Yamaha YZF-R1 (RN12 / RN19 Screamer) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
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According to the Yamaha YZF-R1 (RN12 / RN19 Screamer) (2004–2008) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2004–2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 (RN12 / RN19 Screamer) (chassis RN12/RN19/5VY/4C8) requires 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50ZR17M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK CR9EK spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 2.9 L (3.06 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~256 km (159 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 15W-50 (Track)) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EK × 4 (Gap: 0.6–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 530 Heavy-Duty Sealed Chain — Maintain 30–40 mm slack |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 998 cc · 180 hp @ 12,500 rpm · 112.7 N·m (83.1 lb-ft) @ 10,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 835 mm (32.9 in) · 199 kg (439 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 18 L (4.8 US gal) · ~14.2 km/L → ~256 km (159 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 6,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 18,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Yamaha’s final flat-plane screamer R1s paired undertail pipes with a 20-valve head on 2004–2006 RN12 (5VY) before switching to a 16-valve YCC-T/YCC-I head and 6-pot calipers on 2007–2008 RN19 (4C8).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Taking 3.1 L with spin-on filter HF204 (2.9 L drain) of SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 synthetic, inspect 2004–2008 rotor magnets for delamination by upgrading to the caged OEM flywheel.