At the time of writing, Yamaha’s 2020 R1 and R1M are being thrashed around Spain by Visordown’s Toad... the lucky git. Jealousy aside, what’s actually been changed and improved on the new R1?
Well, besides a fairly subtle front fairing profile change to match that of the M1 MotoGP bike, you’d be hard-pressed to figure out what’s different on this new R1 compared to the 2015 model. It shares the same chassis and powerplant, but under the skin, Yamaha has modified the 200bhp 998cc 4-cylinder cross plane crank engine to have a more potent top end right up to the13,500rpm redline. And despite the gains, it’s still EURO 5 compliant.
It’s fair to say that Yamaha has perfected and built upon the already exceptional 2015 machine, making subtle but important tweaks to form the R1 into a road-going superbike for the masses.
Here’s an overview exactly what they’ve improved:
Yamaha YZF-R1 New Features
Yamaha YZF-R1 New Features |
Aggressive new M1-style cowling |
Fully integrated bodywork for improved rider/machine unity |
Aerodynamic efficiency increased by over 5% |
Reinforced feeling of quality and M1 DNA |
Uprated suspension for refined surface feedback |
New 2-mode Brake Control (BC) cornering ABS |
New 3-mode Engine Brake Management (EBM) |
Optimised Launch Control System (LCS) |
New APSG ride-by-wire throttle |
Enhanced combustion efficiency and high rpm performance |
Increased braking performance |
New settings for steering damper |
Latest Bridgestone Battlax RS11 tyres |
Uprated TFT instruments with BC and EBM indicators |
EU5 compliant engine |
Price
R1 | Price: £16,799 |
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YZF-R1M New Features
YZF-R1M New Features |
Highly sophisticated Öhlins ERS NPX gas pressurised forks |
Lightweight carbon tail cowl |
Aggressive new M1-style carbon cowling |
Stamped with its unique production number |
Updated Y-TRAC and YRC settings apps |
Fully integrated bodywork for improved rider/machine unity |
Aerodynamic efficiency increased by over 5% |
Reinforced feeling of quality and M1 DNA |
New 2-mode Brake Control (BC) cornering ABS |
New 3-mode Engine Brake Management (EBM) |
Optimised Launch Control System (LCS) |
New APSG ride-by-wire throttle |
Enhanced combustion efficiency and high rpm performance |
Increased braking performance |
New settings for steering damper |
Latest Bridgestone Battlax RS11 tyres with 200-section rear |
Uprated TFT instruments with BC and EBM indicators |
EU5 compliant engine |
Price
R1M | £21,199 |
