Created to represent the pinnacle of sportbike performance, Yamaha’s iconic R1 returns for 2025 with the same explosive 998cc CP4 crossplane engine, comprehensive electronics suite and renowned handling character. Yamaha continues to use knowledge gained from high-level competition to offer some of the most advanced and capable supersport models in the industry.
The latest model features new lightweight Brembo Stylema monobloc front brake calipers paired with a new Brembo master cylinder to offer outstanding braking power and exceptional feel. There is also a fully redesigned KYB front fork offering excellent response, road feel and chassis performance.
New carbon fibre winglets not only add to the R1’s sleek, aerodynamic look, they create additional downforce for enhanced front-end feel when braking or cornering. And a new rider and passenger seat cover texture balances both grip and ease of movement for a better sense of control and connection to the machine.
MotoGP®-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine The 998cc inline-four-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s exclusive crossplane crankshaft technology derived from Yamaha's YZR-M1 MotoGP® race bike. Every aspect of this unique engine is built to thrill.
The R1 features a cableless ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) system that transforms the rider’s inputs into motion, with a full suite of IMU-powered electronic rider aids that bring new meaning to the term "rider confidence."
Built around Yamaha’s refined Deltabox aluminum frame technology and mounting high-spec, fully-adjustable KYB® suspension, the YZF-R1 exemplifies over 20 years of chassis technology developed on racetracks around the world.
In developing the R1, Yamaha engineers combined feedback gleaned from top-level riders and the world's most challenging race circuits. Advanced electronic systems boost rider confidence and control while the engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamics complete the package.
