The new Yamaha YZF-R1 for the year 2012 is obviously at the 2011 EICMA too, showing a bunch of electronic and aerodynamic upgrades inspired by their MotoGP experience. The model is powered by a 998 cc in-line 4-cylinder engine using an innovative crossplane crankshaft and irregular firing intervals, confirming R1’s status as one of the hottest sportsbikes around.

The new design of the front-end emphasizes R1’s racing attitude, and the advanced TCS (Traction Control System) helps the rider to build up his confidence, regardless of weather and road surface conditions. ECU mappings have been revised too in an attempt to improve cornering and overall performance at low and mid revs, while the MotoGP-inspired re-designed yoke and footpegs also add up to the rider’s confidence.

Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary uses the captivating white-red-black livery adopted on several occasions this year by the official MotoGP team, but will also be available with Matt Gray, Yamaha Blue and Competition White color schemes.

View the full Yamaha R1 EICMA2011 photo gallery

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Yamaha recently updated their Superbike, the YZF- R1 while on the inside the engine is the same 998cc inline four with the crossplane crankshaft that first debuted on the 2009 model, but now they’ve added a traction control system (seven levels of TC, with 21 settings which will be available when combined with the the three-level “Drive Mode” system) developed from their MotoGP racing program, while on the outside they’ve carried out very bland, almost unnoticeable makeover.

To launch 2012 R1 in its 50th Special Edition Anniversary livery (only 2000 units with these colours will be available worldwide) Yamaha Europe has MotoGP rider Ben Spies in this video showing off and showing up other riders with his updated R1.

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