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2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

MotoGP, the highest form of motorcycle racing, is our proving ground. The technology Yamaha has pioneered and proven on MotoGP circuits around the world can now be enjoyed by racers and riders alike. The R1 provides racers and enthusiast sport riders with a taste of what it would be like to ride the race winning Yamaha M1. A showcase of Yamaha's technology leadership, the R1 raises the bar with its uncompromised performance and handling.

• Cross plane crankshaft, titanium "fracture split" con rods & offset cylinder

• Titanium intake & steel exhaust valves & special "Finger Follower" rocker arms

• Twin injector 45mm throttle body FI & high capacity air box

• Mid ship 4 into 2 into 1 exhaust system with EXUP & titanium header pipes & muffler

• Magnesium wheels, oil pan, cylinder head cover & crankcase covers

• Yamaha Ride Control: PWR / TCS / SCS / LIF / LCS / QSS plus YCC-T & YCC-I

• Compact, lightweight aluminum Deltabox chassis & swingarm

• ABS & Unified Brake system, with dual 320mm front discs

• MotoGP M1 race bike inspired body design

• TFT multifunction instrument

• LED headlights, position lights & turn signals

• Ultra-lightweight, compact, 998cc, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine with "cross plane" style crankshaft.

• 4-valve cylinder head design.

• Special intake port shape provides maximum filling efficiency.

• "Finger follower rocker arms"

• Valve adjustment intervals are every 42,000 kms.

• Closed deck aluminum cylinder with "liner-less" ceramic composite plated cylinder bores.

• Super light, fracture split titanium connecting rods feature a "nut less" design.

• Ram Air Induction System

• Gravity cast, aluminum Deltabox frame.

• Detachable magnesium cast rear subframe.

• Lightweight aluminum "upward truss-type" swingarm.

• Fully adjustable KYB 43mm inverted fork with 120 mm (4.7") of wheel travel.

• ABS equipped, radial mount, 4-piston, mono-block calipers squeeze fully floating 320mm dual front discs.

• Front & rear brakes feature Yamaha's latest anti-lock brake (ABS) & variable unified brake (UBS) technology.

• Super lightweight, die cast magnesium 10-spoke mag wheels.

• Immobilizer ignition system is designed to reduce the possibility of "ride away" theft.

• LED front turn signals integrated into mirrors

• LED tail light & compact LED rear turn signals

• 12 volt auxiliary DC connector (24 W / 2A)

• Large 25mm hollow front axle

• Extensive use of lightweight fasteners

• Lightweight 525 series "O" ring drive chain

• Oil level sight glass window

• Low maintenance, lightweight, sealed battery (battery should be charged during winter storage)