Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd, unveiled the much awaited YZF-R1M along with new color variants of the YZF-R1. The all-new 2015 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M are based on Yamaha’s “High Tech Armed Pure Sport” concept of an all-out supersport model fully armed with advanced technology. Designed to be the fastest machines on the circuit, they allow riders to experience firsthand the technical philosophy behind Yamaha’s MotoGP racing machine, the YZR-M1.
The bike features a newly-designed engine, which is a 998cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line 4- cylinder and achieves maximum power of 200bhp, an increase of approximately 18bhp over the current R1 model. Along with an impressive 200 horses, these are the world’s first two commercial motorcycles with a 6-axis position sensor that detects 3-axis angular velocity and 3-axis acceleration. Coupled with advanced control technology, Yamaha’s sophisticated sensor provides high-dimension handling and performance, allowing the rider to devote more attention to pure riding. Incorporating the features from the YZR-M1 MotoGP machine, the design is an entirely new R-DNA based on Yamaha’s “Speed Racer” concept, which combines a small silhouette, rider-machine unity and headlight-less front face.
The high-end YZF-R1M also boasts an electronically controlled suspension, lightweight carbon fairing and a digital interface that records valuable racing information. The Yamaha YZF-R1M is available in Bluish White Metallic 2 color and is priced at Rs. 29.4 lakhs, whereas the YZF-R1 is available in two new colors – Deep purplish blue metallic C and Vivid Red Cocktail 1. The YZF-R1 is priced at Rs. 22.3 lakhs.