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2011 EICMA: Yamaha YZF-R1 m.y. 2012
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
Yamaha YZF-R1 on track wallpaper
In a gallery of pics of the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1, we get a closer look at this lovely bike for 2010, with some new colours. If that’s not special enough for you, check out the Yamaha R1 Fiat Team Replica kit, also available for the Yamaha YZF-R6. Pics from Sportrider.com.
Fiat Yamaha Team Replica kit for YZF-R1 and YZF-R6
Yamaha Motor Italia has presented the Fiat Yamaha Team Replica kit for the YZF-R1 and the YZF-R6. Both the supersports models of 1000cc and 182 hp, and 600cc with 129 hp get the official Fiat Team replica livery to celebrate the 2009 season.
Jorge Lorenzo is the testimonial for this livery, having presented it to the media and completing a few rounds on the track in Italy with the bike. The kit has been designed for the R1 MY 2009 and the R6 MY 2008/2009 with full fairing, front and rear mud guard design, tank and tail with the official Fiat Yamaha Team graphics.
The kit is available from dealerships in Italy at a price of 2,520 euros and can be easily assembled without additional components. For future substitution, the kit can be ordered piece by piece (in case you have a little bingle somewhere).
Source | Motoblog.it
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Best sportsbike of 2009: Triumph Daytona 675
Before the Tourist Trophy kicked off, MCN had a little ride around the Isle of Man to elect the sports bike of the year, 2009. In a test ride, it compared the KTM RC8 R, the Yamaha YZF-R1, the Aprilia RSV4 and the Triumph Daytona 675 SE.
In a previous test, MCN had voted the Yamaha R1 above the Aprilia RSV4 for its road versatility, though there were questions about whether the Aprilia would come in ahead of the R1 for track use.
While the Aprilia RSV4 has been a successful bike so far (and it’s only at the beginning of its career), according to MCN, the Daytona 675 Special Edition can be voted best sports bike for its reduced price tag. All the bikes have won something in MCN’s various tests so far, but the Triumph 675 victory may seem a little forced, unless you’re someone focusing on price. And if you are, at nearly half the cost of Aprilia, the Triumph makes a good case for itself. See the video for more.
M1 2008 Replica Valentino Rossi by GP Motorsports
This Yamaha YZF-R1 has been transformed into an M1 replica, of which only the chassis of the original seems to have remained.
The engine is a Superbike-spec, with the same forks used by Carlos Checa in the 2003 MotoGP, and an Ohlins TTX shock absorber. The exhaust is from the UK and the 16.5 inch alloy wheels come from Dymags.
The details have been attended to maniacally. The price for this little gem is 65,000 USD, equivalent to about 50,700 euros (something less than a Ducati Desmosedici RR). It is currently produced and distributed in the US and UK by GP Motorsports.
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Perfect year for Paola Cazzola
It was a perfect year for the Italian female rider Paola Cazzola, who was riding with the Yamaha YZF-R1 from the Yamaha team Pielle Moto- Villa Sandra. Paola won the five races in the Championship, achieved five pole positions and rode four fastest lap times.
Paola said to Twhowheelsblog, that she wants to thank her team for the strong performances from the bike: “The team was very professional and the bike was strong and fast during the entire season.”
Paola just returned from the desert after a trip to the Sahara for a raid and said to Twowheelsblog : “It was all very good this year, I went for a good winter training and the bike and team were perfect. In 2009, I want to perform again in the Italian Female Championship and I really hope to join the Italian Superbike Championship.” To the question of this strong motivation, Paola answered: “It’s my dream to participate in World Superbike with a wild card, that’s the goal for me.”
Sound Yamaha YZF-R1 2009
Reader djpiraro sent us this tip of a video which is more about listening to the new Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 than watching it. It’s an impressive sound from the supersports model, and if you want to know more, check out the official YZF-R1 videos, and the complete technical guide.
Nina Prinz wins 2008 Women's European Championship
Yamaha is keeping up the good work, but this time amongst the ladies. A Yamaha press release reveals another champion win with the female German rider Nina Prinz winning the 2008 Road Racing Women’s European Championship.
Nina dominated the entire 2008 season riding her Yamaha YZF-R1 and at the last round of the championship last Sunday at the Spanish Albacete, she took her second consecutive championship win.
Yamaha Motor Europe Racing Division Manager Laurens Klein Koerkamp said about the victory: “This is a well earned victory for Nina Prinz and the Yamaha Motor Germany Team. Yamaha’s support of her racing career is a great example of the importance we place on having women involved in motorcycling. We will continue to reach out to this sector of the market and nurture its development.”
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GSE Racing signs with Yamaha
British GSE Racing announced today that it will enter a new partnership over the next 3 years with Yamaha. GSE Racing will ride the next coming years with direct Yamaha factory support with the YZF-R1.
Yamaha Managing Director Andrew Smith is very delighted about the new partnership with GSE Racing, the most succesful race team in the UK.
Team Manager Colin Wright commented: “We are very excited about the new association with Yamaha, this represents a new challenge for the team but as ever we intend to be competing for the British Superbike Championship from the start.”
Team Principal Darrell Healey added: “We have had an excellent relationship with Ducati over the years, winning 3 British Superbike Championships and achieving numerous successes in the World Superbike arena. I’d like to thank them on behalf of the entire team for their support.”
Video: Yamaha YZF-R1 2009
Here are the first two official videos of the new Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 model. The first is an introductory video, and in the second you can see Colin Edwards who describes the characteristics of the new Yamaha model.
Both videos were presented at the press conference at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas where Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colind Edwards and James Toseland were present. After the jump, the second video.
Yamaha YZF-R1 2009: details and official pics
The Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 has been presented for the European market, showing a radical superbike look with some great technological innovation. The 998cc engine has been developed with a MotoGP culture, and never before has this bike been so linked to the technology developed in MotoGP.
The bike has a special Deltabox alluminium chassis and improvements to the engine have been made through the mechanics, not the electronics of the bike. The racing double overhead camshaft is a significant element for this bike, giving it incredible linear torque and high traction levels. Torque control is the crowning success of this 2009 YZF-R1.
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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1, more pics
It’s still the lovely Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 and one of the most anticipated supersports motorcycles for next year. Motociclismo.es has put together these shots from MCN, collected from some spying and rumour mongering going on.
The company is said to be working on a super-lightweight superbike, thanks to the use of magnesium in many of its components, including chassis, engine carter and others. The magnesium should allow a two kilo reduction in weight in the chassis and overall a good ten kilos less. For a 190 hp bike, that’s hardly to be sniffed at.
The look will be similar to that of the smaller and slimmer YZF-R6, with a short side exhaust. No news on the engine is available, but it could be a four cylinder in-line, along with a new traction control system. The 2009 Superbike Championships are already looking hot.
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