Yamaha R1 2006 vs. Yamaha R1M 2017

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1M 2017

Yamaha R1M 2017

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2006 compared to Yamaha R1M 2017

Yamaha R1 2006
Yamaha R1M 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power200 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height855 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Yamaha R1M 2017

Yamaha R1M 2017

The Yamaha YZF-R1M takes the excellent base of the 'normal' R1 and, thanks to electronic Öhlins suspension and visual stimuli, patterns itself into an excellent race track bike that is well suited for serious racing. Only the ABS system reacts too cautiously, which led to several braking incidents.

powerful engine

clean throttle response

electronic Öhlins suspension

perfect for racing on slicks

ABS system not 100 per cent satisfactory

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Yamaha R1M

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Yamaha R1M

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