Yamaha YZF-R1 (2004–2006)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R1 (2004–2006) takes 3.1 L of oil with a filter change (2.9 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.1 L
Oil capacity (without filter)2.9 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.8 L
Coolant (radiator)2.51 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 20W40 SE or SAE 10W30 SE, API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Coolant typeHigh-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines, mixed 1:1 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-00Web-confirmed specifically for 04-06 R1 (full number 5GH-13440-00-00) — a different, older number than the 5GH-13440-80 used on later R1 generations.
Air filter (OEM)Oil-coated paper element — not listed by part number in the manual
Spark plug (OEM)CR9EK (NGK)
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chain50VA8 (DAIDO), 116 links
Clutch free play10–15 mmMeasured at the end of the clutch lever
Drivetrain
Chain size50VA8 (DAIDO)
Chain links116
Chain slack20–25 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17T
Rear sprocket (OEM)45T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0.5 mmInner and outer pad lining limit
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mmInner and outer pad lining limit
Clutch friction plate (min)2.8 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)25 mmManual does not state a separate wear limit — equals the maximum of the standard adjustment range (20–25 mm)