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The Yamaha R1 accelerates from 0–60 mph in about 3.1 seconds and reaches top speeds near 186 mph, one of the quickest ...
Yamaha’s latest patent – showing new bodywork designed for the current-generation R1 – takes a slightly different route by ...
Yamaha revolutionized the motorcycle industry with its crossplane crankshaft engine. Here's how it changed the game for ...
Yamaha’s 2023 R1 GYTR concept is track-focused (not homologated for the road), boasting improved power output and rideability ...
This time, Yamaha ditched its “superbike for the streets” approach to create a track-oriented R1. The 998cc engine underwent an overhaul and produced 197 horsepower.
We were allowed inside Yamaha USA's race shop today, and caught a peek at Yamaha's work on the all-new 2015 R1 Superbike project.
A third option shows what appears to be an electric version of Yamaha’s R1 superbike. For this bike, Yamaha proposes one of the more creative options seen on an electric motorcycle.
Yamaha joined efforts with racing team Crescent and title sponsor Pata for making a strong comeback to World Superbike as of next year. The machines from which the WSBK beasts will be derived is ...