Yamaha YZF-R1
The Yamaha YZF-R1: a compact, high-performance sports motorcycle that redefined the super bike class with its stacked gearbox and EXUP system.
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In 2000, Yamaha reduced dry weight by five pounds to 414 lb and aimed to sharpen the existing bike rather than redesign it.[1] The 2002 model introduced a hydro-formed Deltabox frame that reduced welds and improved rigidity by 30%.[2] For 2009, Yamaha announced an all-new R1 that became the first production sports bike to use a crossplane crankshaft from MotoGP technology.[3] For 2018, the R1 and R1M received a clutchless auto-blipper for downshifts and updated Bridgestone RS10 tires.[4]
A lower-spec R1S model was offered starting in 2016.[5] Yamaha presented a redesigned R1 at the centennial EICMA motorcycle show, featuring a smaller bore-to-stroke ratio and an enlarged airbox.[6][7] The 2015 model year R1 was the first production motorcycle to offer a Slide Control System, which receives data from a six-axis inertial measurement unit.[8]
Last updated 2026-10-01 from the source article.
What the maker and period sources say
A 2015 review by Klein noted the standard R1 used fully adjustable 43mm inverted KYB forks and a 4-way adjustable KYB shock with a remote reservoir.[9] The same review stated the electronics package included a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit monitoring pitch, roll, and yaw.[9] Motorcycle.com reported the 2018 R1 and R1M would arrive in U.S. dealerships in March 2018.[4] The 2018 YZF-R1 was priced at $16,699 in Raven or Team Yamaha Blue, while the R1M cost $22,999 in carbon fiber/liquid metal.[4]
The 1998 service manual specifies a fuel indicator light activates when fuel drops below approximately 5.5 L.[10]
References
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Sport Rider: Yamaha Weights and Measurements", 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Mayhersohn, "Yamaha FZR", November 1987, p. 48 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Features Uneven Firing Order For Improved Power Delivery", Yamaha press release via Road Racing World, 2008; Duke, "2009 Star V-Max Review/Test", Motorcycle.com, August 26, 2008 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- motorcycle.com, EICMA 2017: 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M, retrieved 23 December 2022.. facts only, no text reused. motorcycle.com
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Canet, "2016 Yamaha YZF-R1M vs. YZF-R1S - COMPARISON TEST", July 1, 2016; Adams, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1M First Ride Review", Sport Rider, February 26, 2015 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Home - Eicma", eicma.it (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 Supersport Motorcycle - Photo Gallery, Video, Specs, Features, Offers, Inventory and more", www.yamahamotorsports.com; Conner, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 - ROAD TEST", June 22, 2015; Conner, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 - ROAD TEST", June 22, 2015 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Yamaha YZF-R1" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Conner, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 - ROAD TEST", June 22, 2015; Klein, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1: MD Ride Review", July 20, 2015; Klein, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1: MD Ride Review", July 20, 2015; Conner, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1/R1M - First Ride", February 21, 2015 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Klein, "2015 Yamaha YZF-R1: MD Ride Review", July 20, 2015. facts only, no text reused. motorcycledaily.com
- Internet Archive scan: "Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service manual" (undated). facts only; machine OCR of the scan. archive.org
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- Wikipedia: Yamaha YZF-R1 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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