2008 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 2008 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
132.4 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm
Top Speed
287.7 km/h
Weight
190 kg / 418.8 lbs
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20082025
Make ModelYamaha YZF1000 R1Yamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length1110 mm / 43.7 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width720 mm / 28.3 in706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)190 195
Dry Weight (kg)177-
Dry Weight177 kg / 389.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.0 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight190 kg / 418.8 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed287.7 km/h-
Max Power132.4 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque112.7 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Standing Start 0-1000 m18.9 sec / 275.2 km/h-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.5 sec / 232.9 km/h-
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke77 X 53.6 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel InductionFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-IFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchCable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch.Multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final Drive#530 O-ring chainO-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 38/15 (2.533) / 2nd 33/16 (2.063) / 3rd 37/21 (1.762) / 4th 35/23 (1.522) / 5th 30/22 (1.364) / 6th 33/26 (1.269)-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeDeltabox V aluminium aluminium, twin sparAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping;Telescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preloadSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake 24°22.35°
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front-119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4..7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C