The newly designed instrumentation includes everything a rider wants to know, including gear postion.

The new R1 has only two projector-type bulbs mounted closer to the nose of the bike. This positions ram air duct closer in for a more compact, smooth look. The innovative new projector headlight design features a solenoid coil type high/low beam mechanism. First time this system has been used on a production bike.

Suspension inludes first SOQI front forks which use one of the tricks developed for our winning MotoGP bikes: independent damping. The left fork handles compression damping and the right side handles rebound damping. And the rear shock adopts new linkage for optimum suspension characteristics.

The R1 feattures Yamaha D mode control maps to program YCC-T performance characteristics for riding conditions. The standard map is designed for optimum overall performance. The "A" mode provides sportier engine response, the "B" mode offers less sharp response for riding situations that require especially sensative throttle operation.

(Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) is a variable intake system that broadens the spread of power. The fuel injection system provides optimum air/fuel mixtures for maximum power and smooth throttle response.

(Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) is a MotoGP inspired technology used to deliver instant electronic throttle response.

This engine features new forged aluminium pistons to make maximum advantage of the power charateristics. As proven on previous models, intake valves are lightweight titanium.

The YZF-R1 is equipped with fracture-split(FS) carburized con rods. The two halves of fracture-split big end rings are re-assembled along the same fracture lines, and this makes for a stronger and more perfectly round big end, giving outstanding performance and reliability.

The Crossplane crankshaft produces an uneven firing interval of 270°-180°-90°-180°. This eliminates undesirable inertial crankshaft torque, which allows the engine's combustion torque to build smoothly and provide a very linear power delivery out of the corners.

Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.

In keeping with this machine's exceptional cornering ability and crisp handling, the all new aluminium frame has been designed to offer exceptional rigidity balance.

Adjustable footrests, with a 15mm height up/down adjustment

The rear frame is now lightweight CF diecast magnesium, contributing the optimum mass centralization.

190/55-17 rear tyre for best traction feeling