Yamaha Sterilgarda has become the lastest World Superbike team that has unveiled their new livery of their 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 that James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow will be using this season.

The event that took place at the Sterilgarda’s headquarters in Castiglione della Stiviere (Mantova) this afternoon showed the bikes with almost imperceptible differences from last year’s livery.

Yamaha also released details regarding the R1’s upgrades that include:
- Maximum engine power increased by 8hp, considerable power benefits over the full rev range.
- Overall bike weight reduced by 3kg without losing the electric starter.

- Different radiator shape for increased cooling capacity and also to reduce drag.
- Different fuel tank, which is now entirely from carbon fibre with greater capability and lighter.
- Re-designed bottom fairing – Narrower design for less drag, design allows for easier heat dispersal
- New exhaust system – For increased power in the middle of the rev range.

James Toseland:

“The first race is coming up in two weeks and testing has been really promising after riding a GP bike for two years. After the test in Phillip island personally and machinery wise everything should be set to compete at the front from the first race.”

Cal Crutchlow:

“I’m looking forward to the year ahead, it’s going to be a good challenge, but tough! Testing has gone well, hopefully we can turn that into good results from the first few races and build from there. I know we can do a good job.”

Source | yamaharacing

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