Yamaha YZF-R1 Service Manual page 51

References
Front and rear load changes and front and rear suspension movement
in different scenarios.
Accelerating
. Load change
The wider the throttle is opened, the more the load
is concentrated on the rear.
. Front fork
Reaches nearly maximum extended stroke.
. Rear cushion
Up to 20 to 30mm stroke displacement, depending
on conditions.
Braking
. Load change
The harder the brake is applied, the more the load
is concentrated on the front.
. Front fork
Displaces until stroke has almost bottomed.
. Rear cushion
Reaches nearly maximum extended stroke.
Cornering
. Load change
Increases the load on the front fork and rear
cushion on both sides.
. Front fork
Up to 30 to 90mm stroke displacement depending
on the size of the corner.
. Rear cushion
Up to 25 to 40mm stroke displacement, depend-
ing on conditions.
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