Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to create a more compact engine by raising the gearbox input shaft and allowing the gearbox output shaft to be placed beneath it. The new R1 takes engine technology from the M1 MotoGP bike with its cross plane crankshaft. Yamaha rider Josh Brookes won the 2015 British Superbike series title. The price of YZF R1 starts at Rs. In 2002, Cycle World reported fuel mileage of 38 mpg‑US (6.2 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑imp), a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.9 seconds, a 0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 10.32 seconds at 137.60 mph (221.45 km/h), and a top speed of 167 mph (269 km/h).[6]. preload, compression damping, rebound damping, 130 mm (5.1 in) travel, Single shock, piggyback reservoir, spring preload, adj. The Slide Control System on the Yamaha YZF-R1 is the first on a production motorcycle. At 127.8 hp (95.3 kW) at the rear wheel,[4] top-end output remained the same, but changes to the engine management system were intended to result in a smoother, broader distribution of power. Making its way to India quickly after its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, India Yamaha Motor has launched the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 in the country. Yamaha World Superbike rider Ben Spies won the 2009 Superbike World Championship season title recording 14 wins and 11 poles in his one season in WSBK. The rear shock absorber on the 2009 offers variable speed damping, as well as an easy to tweak pre-load via a screw adjustment. A new sub frame was designed for the 2009 R1, cast from magnesium giving lower weight aiding mass centralisation. Only 2000 units of this edition were made. Power at the rear wheel was 156.7 hp (116.9 kW) @ 10,160 rpm. (MC Comparison Aprilia RSV4R VS. Yamaha YZF-R1)", "2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 Supersport Motorcycle - Photo Gallery, Video, Specs, Features, Offers, Inventory and more", "2016 Yamaha YZF-R1M vs. YZF-R1S - COMPARISON TEST", "Aprilia RSV4 RR vs. Ducati 959 Panigale vs. Kawasaki ZX-10R vs. Yamaha YZF-R1 - COMPARISON TEST", "2009 Yamaha R1 Reportedly Heavier and Less Powerful than the 2007 R1 - Asphalt & Rubber", "Comparison: Yamaha YZF-R1 By The Numbers", http://www.fimewc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Offcial-Race-Results1.pdf, "2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yamaha_YZF-R1&oldid=990817102, Wikipedia introduction cleanup from December 2019, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from December 2019, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles needing additional references from November 2014, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 998 cc (60.9 cu in), liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder, 998 cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder, 998 cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve (titanium), DOHC, in-line four-cylinder, cross-plane crankshaft, Fuel injection, motor-driven secondary throttle valves, Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves, 172 hp (128 kW), 180 hp (130 kW) with ram air, 132.4 kW (177.6 hp) @ 12,500 rpm / 139.0 kW (186.4 hp) @ 12,500 rpm with ram air, 191 hp (142 kW) @ 12,500 rpm without ram air, 106.6 N⋅m (78.6 lbf⋅ft) @ 10,500 rpm (claimed), 6-speed w/multi-plate coil spring slipper clutch, Dual 320 mm discs, radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers, Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers, Single Piston (Pin Sliding) Caliper w/ 240 mm disc, Single Piston (Pin Sliding) Caliper w/ 220 mm disc, 43 mm inverted telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel, Single shock, adj. Yamaha YZF R1 ex-showroom price in New Delhi starts at Rs. A new fuel injection system was introduced for the 2002 year, which worked like a carburetor by employing a CV carburetor slide controlled by vacuum created by the engine. Combined with the changes to the frame, this helped to eliminate the tendency of the handlebars to shake violently during rapid acceleration or deceleration on less-than-perfect surfaces, a phenomenon known as a speed wobble or tank slapper. 19.24 Lakh. The conventional front brake calipers were replaced by radially mounted calipers, activated by a radial master cylinder. This also gave additional after market possibilities, such as to remove the front turn signals and use these front lights as directional or hazard markers while stopped. [37] The all-new engine was no longer used as a stressed member of the chassis, and had a separate top crankcase and cylinder block.