| MODEL | YAMAHA YZF-1000 R1 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Max Power | 110.8 kW / 152 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 104.9 Nm / 10.71 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | Fuel injection, 45 mm throttle bodies, dual-valve with motor-driven secondary valves |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar (Deltabox III) |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted telescopic forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium truss-type Monocross swingarm, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 130 mm / 5.1 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 4-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2040 mm / 80.3 in |
| Overall Width | 705 mm / 27.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 389.5 lb |
| Wet Weight | 192 kg / 423 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.8 km/L |
| Top Speed | 277.5 km/h / 172.4 mph |
The 2003 R1 was a carry-over of the fuel-injected 2002 bike with new colour options, hazard lights and a headlight that stays on whenever the engine runs. A black special edition with red flames was offered for a small extra charge. Mechanically it is the same as the 2002 model.
