Yamaha - yzf r1

After a prolonged wait of over six years, Yamaha finally unveiled the newest iteration of litre-class flagship superbike - the YZF-R1, at the 2014 EICMA Show. The new R1 has been improved both in terms of technology and performance, making it one of the most advanced litre-class superbikes available in the country, today.

Yamaha has gone out of its way to give the new R1 a fresh new look while keeping it in touch with its rich heritage. While this new look might not suit everyone’s taste, the Japanese manufacturer has succeeded in giving the new R1 a completely new identity.

 The fairing of the new R1 gets a very clean and aerodynamic shape, which along with the minimalistic rear section gives the superbike a sleek overall profile. The twin LED headlamps are placed beneath the front panels, while the LED side indicators have been integrated into the mirrors...

Though the overall chassis design of the new R1 is somewhat similar to the one in its predecessor, the new model gets a new aluminium-magnesium construction to make it significantly lighter. Yamaha has stuck to the crossplane crank architecture for the new R1’s engine, though the revised engine now churns out 200hp and 112.8Nm of torque. The electronics package includes traction control, slide control, launch control, wheel-lift control and ABS. The new R1 also gets a fully digital instrument cluster with a coloured TFT screen......

All these technological advancements mean that the new R1 is significantly more expensive than its predecessor. At this price point, the Aprilia RSV4 R is the only rival for the Yamaha R1. 

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Specifications See full specifications

Displacement 998 cc

No. of Cylinders 4

No. of Gears 6

Maximum Power 197.3 Bhp @ 13,500 rpm

Maximum Torque 112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm

Seat Height 855 mm

Ground Clearance 130 mm

Kerb/Wet Weight 199 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity 17 litres

Top Speed 299 kmph

Yamaha R1: Pros & Cons

Pros...

Advanced Technology

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Solid Build Quality

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Powerful Engine

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Efficient Braking System

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Sporty Riding Position

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Cons..

Overpriced

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Controversial Looks

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Limited Sales & Service Outlets

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QUICK FACTS & OVERVIEW

Variant Name Yamaha YZF-R1 (New)

Ex-Showroom Price (Delhi) INR 24.74 Lakh

On-Road Price (Delhi) INR 27.50 Lakh (Approx.)

Mileage 10-15 kmpl (Approx.)

Type Superbike

Shades Yamaha Blue, Vivid Red, Metallic Black..

Current Status Available

Official Tagline We R1

Warranty For 2 years or 30000 kms from the date of purchase (whichever is earlier)

Summary R1 is the flagship racer for the company, providing riders with the opportunity of experience the MotoGP experience with a road legal machine. It produces a maximum power of 197.2 BHP and 112.4 Nm of torque. The strict rivals of the motorcycle include Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Honda CBR1000RR. Others with capacity around 1000cc, namely Aprilia RSV4 and BMW S1000RR also compete against Yamaha YZF-R1.....