Yamaha YZF-R1 (2012–2014)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R1 (2012–2014) 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 LRadiator capacity including all routes. Coolant reservoir (separate): 0.25 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeYAMALUBE, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50, API SG or higher, JASO MA
Coolant typeHigh-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines, mixed 1:1 with soft or distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-80Same CP4/CP2-family part number used across the later R1/R6/MT-10/Super Tenere generations.
Air filter (OEM)Oil-coated paper element - not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Spark plug (OEM)NGK LMAR9E-J
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 chain50VAZ (DAIDO), 120 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size50VAZ
Chain links120
Chain slack25–35 mmWhen adjusting the chain. When replacing chain+sprockets: 20.0-30.0 mm
Chain 15-link limit239.3 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17TDerived from the secondary reduction ratio 2.765 (47/17)
Rear sprocket (OEM)47TDerived from the secondary reduction ratio 2.765 (47/17)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)Michelin Power Pure A or Dunlop Qualifier II depending on market
Rear tire size190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)Michelin Power Pure or Dunlop Qualifier II depending on market
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)35 mmEquals the standard adjustment-range maximum