2008 Yamaha YZR-M1

The Bike of 2008 World Champion Specification


ENGINE

Engine type: Liquid cooled inline four-cylinder, four stroke

Maximum power: Around 154.5kw (210 horsepower)

Maximum speed: In excess of 320 km/h




TRANSMISSION

Type: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available



CHASSIS and RUNNING GEAR

Frame type: Aluminium twin tube delta box, multi-adjustable steering geometry/wheelbase/ride height. Aluminium swingarm

Suspension: Ohlins upside down front forks and Ohlins rear shock, all adjustable for pre-load, high and low-speed compression and rebound damping. Alternative rear suspension links available

Front/rear wheels: Marchesini , available in a variety of rim size

Front/rear tyres: Michelin, 16.0 front, 16.5 in rear, available as slick, Intermediate and wet tyres on Jorge Lorenzo�s YZR-M1
- Bridgestone, 16.5 front, 16.5 in rear, available as slick, Intermediate and wet tyres on Valentino Rossi�s YZR-M1

Brakes: Brembo, two 320 mm carbon front discs, two four-piston callipers. Single 220 mm stainless steel rear disc, twin-piston calliper.

Weight: 148kg, in accordance with FIM regulations

Fuel capacity: 21 litres, in accordance with FIM regulations



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