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Adjustable 4-position PWR power mode selection system

Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) function

ABS with Yamaha Unified Brake System

New digital instrument panel with Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD high definition anti-reflective design

32-bit CPU gives 125 calculations per second

Banking angle sensitive Traction Control System (TCS)

Rear wheel Slide Control System (SCS)

Front Lift control system (LIF)

Launch Control System (LCS)

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Highly sophisticated electronic control package

6-axis IMU for 3-dimensional motion detection. Constantly monitors bike position EG lean angle, slide speed and pitching rate and enables the use of other high-tech electronic controls. First ever on a production motorcycle

SpecCheck

A track weapon should not be challenging to ride. In fact, the easier a bike is to ride, the easier it is to ride fast. This is the philosophy behind Rossi and Lorenzo’s YZR-M1 and it has driven the YZF-R1’s supreme handling package.

A new Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance replicates the feel of the intuitive YZR-M1. Dimensions are compact to suit circuit riding and the focus is placed on corner entry and front end feel.

A new magnesium rear frame, trick aluminium fuel tank and aluminium truss swingarm keep the calories off while exquisite magnesium wheels by Morimachi craftsmen support the weight loss program.

New plush, progressive and predictable suspension is developed by KYB in collaboration with Yamaha on the standard model while the M version gets cutting edge Öhlins electronic adjustable forks and shock.

New four piston caliper brakes haul up on wider 320mm front discs while revised ergonomics give you more room to move around on the bike when pushing for that hot lap time.

But even pushing hard, this new machine feels incredibly easy to ride. You won’t believe how 200 ponies can be tamed – and how that lifts your riding ability to the next level.

Newly designed aluminium Deltabox frame

Compact and short wheelbase design

Just 199 kg wet with 17 litres of fuel

Magnesium rear frame with aluminium truss-type swingarm

YZR-M1 type central forced air intake

Race-developed aluminium 17-litre fuel tank

KYB 43 mm front forks with 120 mm travel

Bottom-link type Monocross rear suspension

Lightweight cast-magnesium wheels crafted in Morimachi

Twin 320mm front disc brakes with new monoblock 4-piston calipers

220 mm rear disc with 1-piston pin-slide caliper

Unique new front face with LED position lights and compact LED headlights

Wide seat with race-developed fuel tank for optimal riding position

Mirrors with integral front flashers

Race Bred Handling

CHASSIS

Frame Aluminium Deltabox

Front Suspension Fully adjustable KYB, 43 mm. Electronic Öhlins (M model only)

Front Travel 120 mm

Caster Angle 24º

Trail 102 mm

Rear Suspension Fully adjustable KYB link suspension. Electronic Öhlins (M model only)

Rear Travel 120 mm

Front Brake Hydraulic dual disc, 320 mm with ABS and UBS

Rear Brake Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm with ABS and UBS

Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) 200/55 ZR17M/C (78W) (M model only)

DIMENSIONS

Overall length 2055 mm

Overall width 690 mm

Overall height 1150 mm

Seat height 855 mm

Wheel base 1405 mm

Ground Clearance 130 mm

Wet Weight 199 kg (M Model 200kg) (incl fluids and 17 litres fuel)

Fuel tank capacity 17 litres

Oil tank capacity 3.9 litres

YZF-R1/M

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves

Displacement 998cc

Bore x Stroke 79.0 mm x 50.9 mm

Compression Ratio 13.0 : 1

Maximum Power 147.1 kW (200.0PS) @ 13,500 rpm

Maximum Torque 112.4 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 11,500 rpm

Lubrication Wet sump

Clutch Type Wet, Multiple Disc, Slipper and Assist type

Fuel Management Fuel injection, YCC-T and YCC-I

Ignition System TCI (digital)

Electronics TCS; SCS; LIF; LCS; QSS 4-position PWR power mode; Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) function. CCU (M model only)

Transmission Constant mesh, 6-speed

Final Transmission Chain

Always remember to review your Yamaha Motorcycle Owner’s Manual before you ride. Before each ride, take time to check all your equipment. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, gloves and boots. And always be sure your bike is in first-class condition before riding. Keep it well-maintained and always outfitted in accordance with state and local laws. Every motorcycle rider should be aware of the limits of his or her skills, experience and abilities and ride accordingly. Beginners should be extremely cautious and allow extra time and distance for manoeuvring and braking. All riders should ride well within the limits of their abilities, never beyond them. Always ride in a responsible manner, respecting the environment as well as all state and local laws. Ride responsibly, and remember, motorcycle riders, as all motorists, must practice defensive driving. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. Yamaha encourages you to ride safely and respect the environment. Specifications and colour options are subject to change without notice, in accordance with national regulations and legislations. Copyright is YMA. Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Confirm with your dealer before purchase. Specifications and measurements are approximate and subject to variances. Images for display purposes. Models may feature non-standard items.

The announcement of the new R1M has put the world’s best road racers on red alert. In Australia, the reigning Australasian Superbike Champion Wayne Maxwell joins three times Australian Superbike Champion Glenn Allerton and Cru Halliday on the Yamaha Racing Team in a strong lineup. Meanwhile in US, Josh Hayes aims for a fifth straight AMA title on an R1M. And Aussie star Josh Brookes is happy to rejoin the Milwaukee Yamaha team to compete on the new model in the British Superbike Championship.

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“Instead of thinking how to improve the old YZF-R1, we asked ourselves where we wanted to be, looked at the goal and developed from there. So we effectively started from scratch”Hideki Fujiwara, Project Leader

For riders who like to go above and beyond, Yamaha offers the magnificent YZF-R1M. The limited edition M model turns up the volume with Öhlins electronic adjustable suspension that’s so smart it can tune itself to track conditions mid-corner. You won’t believe how hard you can tip it in. The M model also comes with a Communication Control Unit as standard, which allows the rider of this exclusive model to download data and set up the bike on a tablet using an app via Wi Fi.

In order to highlight the differences, the M model comes with a beautiful hand polished aluminium tank and runs a swathe of carbon fibre bodywork.

Ride a magnificent M model and join an exclusive set of very lucky people.

Dial M for Magnificent

The new R1 features the most sophisticated electronics package ever fitted to a production motorcycle.

At the heart of this is a Central Processing Unit that can make 125 calculations per second. That means that when something needs adjusting, it happens so quickly that most humans will be unable to detect any change at all.

So if anti-lock braking is stopping skids, or slide control is keeping your rear wheel from stepping out, or lift control is keeping your front wheel mere inches from the deck… it’s all happening in less than the blink of an eye.

A six axis motion detector monitors your bike in all dimensions and feeds information through the super smart system. All information is easy to read on the new digital instrument panel that features a high def LCD screen that can be adjusted to black or white and in street or track mode.

The most comprehensive electronics package yet seen on a production motorcycle must also rank as the least intrusive. Seamless is the word testers are using. Which is not surprising because the technology is designed to add to your fun on the track – not remove it. The hard yards are taken care of allowing you to focus on cutting increasingly faster laps.

Seamless Electronics

Coloured display with choice of white or black backgrounds

Selectable ‘Street’ and ‘Track’ modes showing different data

Optional Communication Control Unit (CCU) with data logging and Wi-Fi set up

As if the factory models aren’t trick enough, a host of Yamaha genuine accessories can personalise your R1. Items like smoked screens, single seat cowls and frame sliders should prove popular. As will the Akrapovic full exhaust system and titanium slip on muffler.

The Communication Control Unit data logger that comes standard on the M model is available as an accessory on the standard YZF-R1.

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Twin 12-hole injectors

Low-tension piston rings and offset cylinder design reduce friction

Piston pins and rocker arm valve train with diamond like carbon (DLC) coating reduces friction

Lightweight forged aluminium bridge-box pistons spin up quickly

New 998cc crossplane in-line 4-cylinder, 4-valve engine produces 200bhp with instant torque on tap

MotoGP style lightweight titanium fracture-split conrods

High efficiency centralised lubrication system

YCC-I and YCC-T - chip controlled intake and throttle

Compact and lightweight radiator and air cooled oil cooler

Lightweight assist and slipper clutch offers seamless control on downshift

Large diameter valves and high efficiency intake ports for high power

Large capacity 10.5 litre air box

Titanium 4-2-1 exhaust with mid-ship muffler and new exhaust valve

“The new motorcycle is close to our MotoGP M1 machine and the electronics package in particular is very similar to Rossi and Lorenzo’s bikes”Hideki Fujiwara, Project Leader

Instant Power, Direct ControlR1’s high power four cylinder crossplane crank engine offers incredible connectivity between your right wrist and the rear wheel. High compression and increased valve sizes combine with a range of low friction measures including super efficient lubrication system, offset cylinders, low tension rings and diamond like coating technology to produce fully 200bhp.

Massive torque is instantly on tap throughout the rev range, which makes for an easy to control riding experience.

Race developed titanium exhaust system, lightweight forged aluminium bridge-box pistons and titanium fracture split conrods never seen before on a production motorcycle assist in achieving a super low target weight.

The previous engine won all the plaudits last year and carried Josh Hayes to a fourth AMA title. The new engine is faster and lighter with more torque and greater control.

Which means you’ll be either riding an R1 or following one.

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One day all bikes will be this trick.

Ever wondered what the future of supersports motorcycles looks like? Look no further than Yamaha’s ground breaking YZF-R1 and Special Edition YZF-R1M. They are as close to Rossi’s race bike as you can get.

Back in 1998 the first R1 took a quantum leap into the future and now the 2015 YZF-R1 takes another monstrous forward stride using MotoGP technology to produce a fully track focused package.

It’s no surprise that Valentino Rossi assisted in developing this jaw dropping 200bhp inline four that blurs the lines between production superbike and MotoGP race machinery. “It’s just like my race bike but with lights and a number plate,” says VR46.

Similar in name only to the outgoing R1, this new model blends instant and fully controllable power with an intuitive handling package and futuristic control technologies to offer a riding experience like no other. And what works well on the track translates remarkably well to public roads where the new YZF-R1 is simply streets ahead of the competition.

A unique and seamless electronics package helps put the power down in a way that re-invents the category. Exotic lightweight materials like magnesium and titanium spare no expense in wringing the last drop from the super lightweight chassis.

Everywhere you look, the quality, craftsmanship and passion that goes into creating this new flagship motorcycle shines through. Developed in the blue and white heat of MotoGP competition, the new YZF-R1 is a bike that riders aspire to ride and own. A bike that lives by its own rules and sets its own boundaries.

The future is here. The future is now.

The Future is Now

“We believe we have produced a motorcycle that will exceed your expectations and hope that Australian customers will enjoy it”Hideki Fujiwara, Project Leader