Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2011)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2011) takes 3.93 L of oil with a filter change (3.73 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.93 L
Oil capacity (without filter)3.73 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)4.58 L
Coolant (radiator)2.73 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (API SG+, JASO MA) — 14B3: YAMALUBE 4 10W-40/20W-50 or SAE 10W-40/20W-50
Coolant typeHigh-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines, mixed 1:1 with soft or distilled waterWeb-confirmed against the Yamaha R1 owner's/service manual wording for this generation.
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-80From a Yamaha oil filter fitment list, entry "YZF-R1 14B,1KB 09-14" — covers this generation's chassis codes.
Air filter (OEM)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK LMAR9E-J
Front brake pads (OEM)
Rear brake pads (OEM)
Drive chain50VAZ (DAIDO), 120 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size50VAZ
Chain links120
Chain slack25–35 mm
Chain 15-link limit239.3 mm
Chain 20-link limit0 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17T
Rear sprocket (OEM)47T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0.8 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.82 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)0 mmManual states an adjustment target range (25.0–35.0 mm) and a tighter replacement-time range (20.0–30.0 mm), but no separate 'if it exceeds this, stop riding' wear limit — left unfilled rather than repurposing the adjustment range as a limit.