Performance Breakdown
2008 Yamaha R1
Acceleration Tests:
50-100 MPH, Third Gear Roll-On: 5.0 Seconds
60-120 MPH, 1st-3rd Gear Roll-On: 5.2 Seconds
Quarter Mile: 9.80 @ 147.6
Suggested Mods
Exhaust: Affordable slip-on pipes would let it really scream when it's in the happy zone-above 9,000 RPM.
Gearing: The 2009 has this "cheater" mod, so why not do it too? The 2008 struggles to pull away from a dead stop without a healthy bit of clutch, but a couple teeth added to the rear would instantly give it some ballsier low-end bite.
Specs:
Used Prices: $6,020-$8,760
Engine: 998cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve four cylinder
Curb Weight: 464
Measured Horsepower: 149.8 HP
Measured Torque: 72.6 LB-FT
2009 Yamaha R1
Acceleration Tests:
50-100 MPH, 3rd Gear Roll-On: 4.8 Seconds
60-120 MPH, 1st-3rd Gear Roll-On: 5.2 Seconds
Quarter Mile: 9.83 @ 144.2 MPH
Suggested Mods
Exhaust: A full exhaust and fuel management system would gain extra power and unleash that wild exhaust tone.
XS Boost Fan: This bike runs notoriously warm, but with a manual fan you can keep the heat down and your hind happy.
Specs:
MSRP: $12,390
Engine: 998cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, four cylinder
Curb Weight: 477
Measured Horsepower: 143.5 HP
Measured Torque: 71.9 LB-FT