As expected, and leaked earlier today, the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 has broken cover at the EICMA show in Milan.
An all new machine from Yamaha, the new YZF-R1 is a giant leap forward from Yamaha, with its eyes squarely on dominating the race track, throughout all racing leagues.
At the core of the new R1 is a new crossplane motor, now dubbed the CP4 engine, which is producing 200hp without ram-air.
The engine features titanium fracture-split con-rods, 10.5 liter airbox, titanium exhaust, and a slipper clutch to boot. For the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 though, the story is really all about the electronics.
Packed with zeros and ones, the new Yamaha YZF-R1 features traction control, slide control, launch control, wheel-lift control, and anti-locking brakes.
The bike is aided by a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), which ties the systems together and allow the R1 to have a better understanding of how the bike is moving on the street and on the track.
Surprisingly, the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 has cast magnesium wheels, for less rotating mass. The rear subframe is also made out of magnesium for added weight reduction.
Added to the luxuries is a bright TFT display and LED headlights. Optionally available is the communication control unit (CCU), which allows a rider to download GPS data, and upload ride settings to the R1.
Priced at $16,490 in the United States, the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 comes in Yamaha Blue/White, Raven Black, and Red/White color schemes.
Technical Specifications of the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1:
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 998cc, liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC 16 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.00 x 50.9mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Transmission | 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Chassis | |
| Suspension / Front | 43mm KYB® inverted fork; fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Suspension / Rear | KYB® Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable; 4.7- in travel |
| Brakes / Front | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; 4-piston caliper, UBS ABS |
| Brakes / Rear | 220mm disc; UBS ABS |
| Tires / Front | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Tires / Rear | 190/55ZR17M/C |
| Dimensions | |
| L x W x H | 80.9 x 27.2 x 45.3 in |
| Seat Height | 33.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 24.0° |
| Trail | 4.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal |
| Fuel Economy** | N/A |
| Wet Weight*** | 439 lb/ CA model 441 lb |
| Other | |
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
Source: Yamaha
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