Yamaha YZF-R1

Name: YZF-R1
Brand: Yamaha

Rs. 20.39 - 20.39 Lakh *

Ex-showroom Price (New Delhi)

YZF-R1 is Yamaha’s fastest, quickest and most powerful Superbike ever. The design is inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP race bike YZR-M1 with an air-intake at the middle of the front fairing. The same goes for the engine, the inline 4 unit which is also a direct lift from M1’s engine architecture. It comes with a plethora of technology other than the now-common stuff like ABS and traction control. It features an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) which continuously studies motorcycle’s angle to help other the ABS and traction control work well even while on lean. It also assists other rider aides like wheelie control, slide control etc.

Yamaha YZF-R1 Bike Key Features

Design inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP bike YZR-M1.
IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit).
Twin LED headlight.

Pros

One of the fastest and most powerful superbikes in production.
It is the closest to its MotoGP counterpart.
IMU is a revolutionary technology taking safety and performance to a new level.

Cons

Expensive at over Rs 24 lakh in India.

Yamaha YZF-R1 Variant Specifications

Powertrain

Displacement (cc)

Power (hp)

Torque (Nm)

Transmission

Gears

Cylinder

Valves

Fuel

Fuel tank capacity (litres)

Fuel efficiency (kmpl)

Fuel delivery system

Clutch

Front brake

Rear brake

Tyre size

Wheel type

Front suspension

Rear suspension

Specification

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Wheelbase (mm)

Ground clearance (mm)

Seat height (mm)

Kerb weight (kg)

Features

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Tachometer

Tripmeter

Electric start

Shift light

Stand alarm

Stepped seat

Pillion seat

Pillion footrest

Clock

Pass light

Safety

CBS

ABS

Cornering ABS

Traction control

Yamaha YZF-R1 Standard
Rs 20.39 Lakh *
998
200
112.4
Manual
6
4
4
Petrol
17
15
Fuel injection
Wet, Multiple Discs
Disc
Disc
N/A
Alloy
Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm
Swingarm

2,055
690
1,150
1,405
130
855
199

Yes
Yes
Digital
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes

Yamaha YZF-R1 Design and Build
YZF-R1 design takes cues from Yamaha’s MotoGP race bike YZR-M1 with an air-intake at the lower end of the front fairing. The build quality is good, and the R1 looks substantial and guarantees a great road presence especially due to the twin LED headlights.
Yamaha YZF-R1 Riding Ergonomics
YZF-R1 is one of the most aggressive looking superbikes in the market today. It puts the rider in a completely sports riding stance with proper forward lean and rear-set foot-pegs. The rider sits exactly as he would on a race bike putting the weight of his upper body on both arms. Clearly, the ergonomics are suited mostly for racing rather than daily riding or commuting or long rides.
Yamaha YZF-R1 Engine
The 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve per cylinder engine has an inline-4 architecture with the crossplane layout. It churns out 200 PS of power at 13,500 rpm and 112.4 Nm of torque at 11,500 rpm. These numbers result in the R1 being one of the quickest accelerating motorcycles.
Yamaha YZF-R1 Transmission
YZF-R1 comes with 6-speed transmission. It is one of the best gearboxes in the market with ultra smooth shifts to help utilize all of the massive power from the engine. The clutch works in complete unison and on the whole delivers a race bike-like experience.
Yamaha YZF-R1 Braking and Safety
YZF-R1 comes with one of the best braking packages in its class with a pair of 320 mm disc brakes at the front which is complemented by a single 220 mm one at the rear. The package gets cornering ABS and traction control which means that these two technologies work even when the motorcycle is leaning.
Yamaha YZF-R1 Mileage
Superbikes are not known for their fuel efficiency and R1 is no exception. However, modern technologies and innovations allow engineers to extract the best possible fuel economy from the engine. The R1 has a 17-litre fuel tank.