Yamaha YZF R1 Chain Size and Sprocket Teeth
GarageDex's manufacturer-catalogue data shows the 2015-2021 Yamaha YZF R1 uses a 525 chain with 16-tooth front and 41-tooth rear sprockets from the factory. (114 links) Chain and sprocket sizing varies by year - see the table for each range.
Chain and sprocket fitment by year
| Years | Chain | Links | Front teeth | Rear teeth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2021 | 525 | 114 | 16 (JTF1591RB) | 41 (JTR1877) |
| 2009-2014 | 530 | 120 | 17 (JTF579RB) | 47 (JTR1479ZBK) |
| 2006-2008 | 530 | 118 | 17 (JTF579RB) | 45 (JTR479) |
| 2004-2005 | 530 | 116 | 17 (JTF579RB) | 45 (JTR479) |
| 1998-2003 | 530 | 114 | 16 (JTF579RB) | 43 (JTR479) |
Part numbers in parentheses are the manufacturer's stock-gearing sprocket codes, useful for matching a replacement.
Chain and sprockets for the Yamaha YZF R1
Match the pitch (525) and tooth counts in the table - chain and sprockets are a matched set, and a mismatched pitch will not fit the sprockets at all.
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Frequently asked
What chain size does a Yamaha YZF R1 use?
GarageDex's manufacturer-catalogue data shows the 2015-2021 Yamaha YZF R1 uses a 525 chain with 16-tooth front and 41-tooth rear sprockets from the factory. (114 links) Chain and sprocket sizing varies by year - see the table for each range.
What is the stock gearing on a Yamaha YZF R1?
16-tooth front and 41-tooth rear from the factory, part numbers front JTF1591RB, rear JTR1877.
What changes if I go +2 teeth on the rear sprocket?
Going up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket (or down 1-2 on the front) lowers the gearing: quicker acceleration off the line, but a lower top speed, and the chain usually needs to be 1-2 links longer to keep enough wrap on the front sprocket - a shop or the sprocket's fitment chart will confirm the exact link count for that combination. This is a generic mechanical rule, not a claim about this specific model's aftermarket options.
How many links does a Yamaha YZF R1 chain have?
114 links at stock length and gearing, per the manufacturer catalogue.
Same bike, other specs: Yamaha YZF-R1, M battery size.
Other Yamaha models
Source: JT Sprockets - Online Catalogue, a chain and sprocket manufacturer's own application catalogue. Chain and sprocket sizing is factory-stock as JT publishes it - aftermarket gearing changes (see the FAQ) are not reflected here.