1983
Yamaha TR 1 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 612016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | TR 1 |
| Year | 1983 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 120/90-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 69.2 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 981.00 ccm (59.86 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 69.00 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 182.0 km/h (113.1 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 248.0 kg (546.7 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
