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Around 3,500 units Yamaha R1M and R1 will be recalled to service sites in America because of gearbox problems. Another 146 units sold in the UK are recalled for “fire risk”. Initially it was just speculation, but this time it’s official. Yamaha America has prepared a letter to be sent to holders of R1 and […]
Yamaha will launch a new version of their famous superbike. The new motorcycle is called the Yamaha YZF-R1S. Yamaha is preparing to add a new version of its 1000cc superbike. The California Air Resources Board has certified the YZF-R1S as a 2016 model according to Motorcycle.com. Together with the R1 and R1M, the new bike […]
Yamaha launched an online simulator which allows you to explore R1M menu and adjust the electronics. It is just one of the lately PR activities made by Yamaha to outline the electronics on the R1 and R1M. So, through this Meter Simulator you can change riding modes, and make some adjustments… in fact, the only […]
Yamaha will return to World Superbike Championship with their new R1 motorcycle in 2016. It won’t be a full factory team, but a private-supported one. We should see the new Yamaha R1 in 2016 WSBK round alongside a private factory-supported team. This is a very common practice nowadays, with factories giving half-support to private teams […]
Yamaha R1 2015 was unveiled at EICMA – Milan Show. The new superbike is completely different from the old one. The inline four engine makes 200 hp and the motorcycle has a 199 kg weight. Moreover, Yamaha presented a special edition called R1M. The new models were unveiled on Monday in Milan. The new Yamaha […]