YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The YZF-R1 was a super-sport motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company in 1998. In 2010, Yamaha launched the YZF-R1, which came with MotoGP technology from the M1, such as the cross-plane crankshaft design with an uneven firing order that provided controllable torque and unmatched throttle response.

The MotoGP-inspired YZF-R1 was the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha at the time and also the first that featured a cross-plane crankshaft, which resulted in incredibly smooth power delivery and massive torque for an unmatched riding experience.

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 featured the D-MODE, with selectable throttle control maps that programmed the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) to various performance characteristics in various riding conditions.

The system offered three engine maps such as the Standard, designed for optimum overall performance, the "A" mode, which provided sportier engine response in the low-mid speed range, and the "B" mode, which offered less sharp response for situations that require sensitive throttle operation.

As for power, the bike took its thrust from a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 182 hp with a peak at 12,500 rpm and 116 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.

The power from the engine was converted into speed by a six-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 281 kph (175 mph).