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| Brand | LighTech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | TFN226 |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminium |
| Finish | Anodised |
| Available Colours | Black, red, blue, silver, gold |
| Closure Type | Screw cap |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R1 / R1M (2004–2026) |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| What's Included | Fuel cap, seal, fitting hardware |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Crafted in CNC-machined aluminium and finished in a choice of vivid anodised colours, the LighTech TFN226 is the product of Italian race engineering applied to one of motorcycling's most celebrated supersports platforms. From the 2004 generation through to the 2026 YZF-R1 and R1M, this screw-cap fuel cap replaces the standard unit with a piece whose design heritage owes as much to the paddock as the road.
Key Features
- CNC-machined aluminium construction reduces mass compared to the original plastic cap while delivering superior rigidity
- Anodised finish available in black, red, blue, silver and gold — a colour for every livery and personal style
- Intuitive screw-cap system provides a secure seal and confident one-handed operation even with gloves on
- Supplied with seal and fitting hardware — a true plug-and-play installation that takes only minutes
- 100% Made in Italy, engineered to race-derived LighTech standards
- Spans the full YZF-R1 and R1M lineage from 2004 to 2026 — one part number covers two decades of Yamaha's flagship
Design, Finish and Heritage
LighTech built its reputation supplying CNC components to professional race teams, and the TFN226 carries that lineage openly. The billet-aluminium body is machined to tight tolerances and then anodised in one of five colours, each coat applied specifically to resist fuel contact, UV exposure and the general abuse that comes with track and road use. The result is a cap that retains its finish season after season rather than fading into the background like a stock item.
The screw-cap design is deliberate — a locking thread that eliminates any ambiguity about whether the cap is fully closed, a relevant concern when fuel is involved and the consequences of a loose cap at speed are serious. The tactile feedback of the thread engaging is immediate, making it equally reassuring during a rushed pit-stop or a quiet Sunday fill-up.
Build Quality and Installation
The TFN226 arrives with the necessary seal and all fitting hardware included, so there is no hunting for ancillaries. Removal of the original cap and fitment of the LighTech unit is a straightforward swap — no drilling, no modification, no specialist tools. The machined aperture, thread pitch and sealing diameter are all matched precisely to the YZF-R1 and R1M fuel filler neck, ensuring a leak-free fit from the first installation.
Fitment and Compatibility
The LighTech TFN226 is a direct replacement fuel cap compatible with the following Yamaha models:
- Yamaha YZF-R1 — all variants, model years 2004 to 2026
- Yamaha YZF-R1M — all variants, model years 2015 to 2026
Specifications
- Brand: LighTech
- Part number: TFN226
- Material: CNC-machined aluminium
- Finish: anodised (black, red, blue, silver, gold)
- Closure type: screw cap
- Country of manufacture: Italy
- Fitment: Yamaha YZF-R1 / R1M (2004–2026)
- What's included: fuel cap, seal, fitting hardware
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x LighTech TFN226 fuel cap
- 1x seal
- Fitting hardware
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R1 / R1M (2004–2026)
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