So, I’ve been messing around with my 2002 Yamaha R1 lately, specifically the fuel tank. I wanted to figure out the actual size of this thing because, you know, it’s always good to know how far you can push it before you’re stranded on the side of the road. Plus, I was just curious, okay?
First off, I started digging around online. Found some forum posts and articles, but nothing gave me a straight answer. Some folks were saying it’s around 4.5 gallons, others were talking about reserve tanks, and it all got a bit messy. I even stumbled upon some stats about fuel mileage and acceleration, which was cool but not really what I was after.
Then, I decided to get my hands dirty. I drained the tank completely – and I mean completely. This took a while, and I made sure to do it safely, of course. No smoking around here! After that, I started filling it back up, carefully measuring how much fuel was going in. I used a reliable measuring container, just to be sure.
Here’s where it gets interesting. I managed to pour in about 4.7 gallons before it was absolutely full. I mean, to the brim! But get this, the official specs I found later say it’s supposed to be a 4.75-gallon tank. Close enough, right? But that doesn’t take into account the reserve.
Now, about that reserve. From what I gathered, the reserve is usually around a gallon or less. I didn’t test this part myself, but based on my online research and what other riders have experienced, it seems about right. One guy even mentioned riding 35 miles on reserve and still having almost a gallon left. That’s some good info to keep in mind.
I also looked into replacing the tank, just out of curiosity. Found some OEM parts online, and they weren’t cheap, let me tell you! There were also some discussions about fitting a 2003 tank on a 2002 model, which seems possible but probably not worth the hassle unless you’re really into modding.
Here’s a breakdown of what I learned:
- The tank holds about 4.7 gallons when filled to the max.
- The reserve is likely around 1 gallon, give or take.
- Replacing the tank can be pricey, and finding the right parts takes some searching.
So, there you have it. My little adventure with the 2002 R1 fuel tank. It wasn’t the most exciting thing in the world, but I got the answers I was looking for, and hopefully, this will help some other R1 owners out there. Ride safe, folks!