YAMAHA is celebrating 25 years of its most iconic sportbike in 2023, as the Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary limited edition is announced.
The bike has been developed by Yamaha Motor Europe and its GYTR PRO Shop and features a host of upgrades over the standard model all developed hand-in-hand with the Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe (YMRE), the same people responsible for the development of the Iwata brands World Superbike machines. Yamaha is claiming that the new bike will bring World Superbike levels of spec and performance to the R1 range.
Among the upgrades fitted as standard, the new GYTR Pro 25th Anniversary bike gains a carbon sub-frame, a modified fuel tank with a lower centre of gravity and a Magneti Marelli ECU. The front end of the bike is suspended by Öhlins FGR front forks and a TTX rear shock with a pneumatic preload adjuster offers more predictable handling and the same level of suspension. An underslung swingarm, developed for WorldSBK is joined by upgraded Brembo braking callipers front and rear, and full carbon fibre bodywork used to minimise weight and maximise aerodynamic performance.
On top of the as-standard additions, the bike can also be spec’d to include the GYTR PRO Electronic System (GPES) module, an electronics engine package providing data acquisition and control. The GPES features the most up-to-date electronic software rider aids, such as anti-wheelie, launch control, engine braking management, adjustable fuelling, and traction control.
Yamaha is billing this model as the ultimate R1 and to get your hands on one, you’ll have to move quickly as only 25 will be getting made for the European region. Your bike will then be built at the GYTR Pro Shop of your choice. Once built, the 25 owners will then get the chance to have the bike set up for them by a team of Yamaha technicians and will receive the same level of service that the factory’s WorldSBK riders are given.
More information on the new Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary limited edition can be found on the official website.
