Yamaha R1 2008

[Guest Owner]

Is there anyone waiting for the 2008 model to be introduced and probably buying it too?

[LaVsy]

waiting for 2008 R1 or R6

and GET HOLD OF IT!!!!!!!!!!

[Joyboi]

Any new feature??

[dinesh]

hey guys i jus wanna check out is it true tat r1 is better than k7 in terms of specs.... perhaps k7 should b better rite???? tanxx

[299]

So fast there's topic on 08 version, hoping to hear more.

[jojojo]

hey guys i jus wanna check out is it true tat r1 is better than k7 in terms of specs.... perhaps k7 should b better rite???? tanxx

 

 

for 1000cc i not sure but for 600cc K7 is better than R1..

[rhema83]

If you believe in magazine reviews, most of them put the K7 1000 above the R1.

[LaVsy]

for 1000cc i not sure but for 600cc K7 is better than R1..

 

got 600cc k7 meh?

[BackMarker]

i dont think there will be any changes to the R1 in 08. The 07 is a totally new bike and I dont see Yam doing anything till at least 2010. At the most they may have colour changes, limited editions, minor engine tunes or Rossi replicas.

[J73]

got 600cc k7 meh?

 

K7 represent yr 2007 ... there's 1000cc, 600cc n 750cc ...

[Guest Owner]

Which month did the R1-07 guys rcv their bikes this yr? Feb?

 

Is it a norm to rcv it in Feb, or only this year that Yammie has delays?

 

And also, normally/usually, hw much do you guys put down for the downpayment?

[fattsum]

for 1000cc i not sure but for 600cc K7 is better than R1..

 

how u compare 600 and r1?

 

 

 

and no... 600 k7 is not better than r1...

[fattsum]

Which month did the R1-07 guys rcv their bikes this yr? Feb?

 

Is it a norm to rcv it in Feb, or only this year that Yammie has delays?

 

And also, normally/usually, hw much do you guys put down for the downpayment?

 

earliest you can get new liter bike in singapore is jan..... 07 come out in feb here... in US always earlier.. they got it as early as Nov...

[fattsum]

i dont think there will be any changes to the R1 in 08. The 07 is a totally new bike and I dont see Yam doing anything till at least 2010. At the most they may have colour changes, limited editions, minor engine tunes or Rossi replicas.

 

agree bro... they might have some new color scheme only for 08..

[BRIANKTM]

mag review says k7 1000 has more power than r1 07...but r1 handles better than k7 in track........they even had a shoot out on this two bikes..... every straight road k7 dominated but when comes to corner r1 was better...

[Cyanide14]

Anyone knows how much would it costs OTR?

 

Thanks!

[R6ex]

3 more days ....

 

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com:80/

[keown]

can't wait liao....

[06_R1]

hmmm ... 07 otr how much ??

[ambasnakeman]

should be out tonite at about 9pm i think

[Guest NPNT]

If u calculate properly, its tonight 10pm.

[kennethy]

its everyone's guess whats to be released for 2008...

[R6ex]

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2008-YZF-R6-colour-black_prv_tcm26-207709.jpg

 

The 2008 Yamaha R6 motorcycle revealed

By Andy Downes

 

New bikes

 

10 September 2007 14:45

 

 

Yamaha has given the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 a complete workover and despite the motorcycle looking pretty similar to the current Yamaha R6, it gets a new frame and swingarm, reworked 599cc engine, new slipper clutch, improved front brakes and more aerodynamic bodywork.

 

Yamaha is claiming the changes have made the 2008 Yamaha R6 the most advanced production 600 class motorcycle it has ever made.

 

See the rest of the 2008 Yamaha range, here.

 

The changes are clearly aimed at increasing the racing success of the 599cc Yamaha R6 – the engine has titanium valves, increased compression ratio from 12.8:1 to 13.1:1 for improved response. It also gets new domed pistons with valve cutouts to produce a more compact combustion chamber.

 

The Yamaha R6 now gets the same YCC-I (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Intake) system found on the Yamaha YZF-R1 which is a variable-length intake system that boosts power at high revs by lengthening the inlet tracts to increase the amount of air entering the engine. The full Yamaha explanation is below.)

 

Other engine enhancements have centred around reducing the amount of internal friction with a claimed 50 changes inside the motor – including wider crank bearings.

The twin-injection system has been remapped to suit the higher compression ratio for better throttle response and reduced engine braking and also has a redesigned airbox and a new-shape rear exhaust silencer.

 

Yamaha has become the first manufacturer to introduce a magnesium alloy subframe with the aim of taking weight off the back of the motorcycle to improve the mass centralisation of the motorcycle. The firm says it saves 450g over the previous aluminium alloy subframe.

 

For 2008 the thickness of the twin 310mm diameter front discs has been increased from 4.5mm to 5.0mm, a change which improves the heat dissipation qualities during extended use.

Available colours: Blue, White, Grey

 

 

YCC-I (YAMAHA CHIP-CONTROLLED INTAKE)

 

The YCC-I system made its highly successful debut on the 2007 model Yamaha YZF-R1, and for the 2008 season Yamaha have further increased the performance on the latest Yamaha R6 with the application of this high-tech intake system.

 

The sophisticated YCC-I system consists of four lightweight plastic resin funnels, and each of these is divided into an upper and lower portion which form a single funnel when in normal use.

 

However, when the ECU detects that the Yamaha R6 engine speed exceeds a specific rpm, and that the throttle opening is also above a specific level, the funnel portions separate so that the shorter lower part functions as an intake funnel, making the longer upper funnel redundant. The actual movement of the funnels is performed instantaneously by an electrically controlled servo-motor which handles the function so smoothly that the rider is unaware it is happening. And because the actual YCC-I components are light, compact and relatively simple, the whole system is effective and reliable, and is maintenance-free.

 

The new YCC-I system works with the existing YCC-T (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle) to optimise the effectiveness of the fuel injection system and deliver an incredibly precise volume of fuel/air mix to this high performance engine. The remarkable degree of control achieved by the Yamaha R6’s intake system gives improved low to mid-range torque, and also enhances the power feeling in the higher rpm band. In effect, the YCC-I and YCC-T work together to expand the engine’s power band, making the 2008 model Yamaha R6 an even stronger and more exciting performer, offering higher levels of easier-to-use power right across the rev range. ~ MCN

 

Specifications:

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YZF-R6

Features -

Catch the extreme

129 PS @ 14,500 rpm

Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle & Intake

Slipper clutch

Upside-down forks

 

 

 

Engine -

Engine type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC

Displacement 599 cc

Bore x stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm

Compression ratio 13.1:1

Maximum power With direct air induction: 99.6 kW (135 PS) @ 14,500 rpm / Without direct air induction: 94.9 kW (129 PS) @ 14,500 rpm

Maximum torque With direct air induction: 69.1 Nm (7.05 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm / Without direct air induction: 65.8 Nm (6.71 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm

Lubrication system Wet sump

Fuel System Fuel injection

Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Ignition system TCI

Starter system Electric

Transmission system Constant mesh, 6-speed

Final transmission Chain

Fuel tank capacity 17.3 L

Oil tank capacity 3.4 L

 

 

Chassis -

Chassis: Aluminium die-cast Deltabox

Front suspension system Telescopic forks

Front travel 115 mm

Rear suspension system Swingarm (link suspension)

Rear travel 120 mm

Front brake Dual discs, Ø 310 mm

Rear brake Single disc, Ø 210 mm

Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)

 

 

Dimensions -

Length 2,040 mm

Width 705 mm

Height 1,100 mm

Seat height 850 mm

Wheel base 1,380 mm

Minimum ground clearance 130 mm

Dry weight 166 kg

 

~ Yamaha Europe

[Guest NPNT]

But where is the R1 2008?

[R6ex]

R1 2008? No change lor. Same as 07.