The big Yamaha is on our side for full throttle and wheel wagging with its introduction of the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1. More horsepower, revised chassis, six-piston caliper brakes and an even sleeker bodywork package, Yamaha has completely gone through their trademark liter bike and come out with a totally new machine.
The big news for 2007 is the move to four valves per cylinder from Yamaha’s trademark five.
Key specs:
• YZF-R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built.
• New inline four-cylinder engine thanks to the world’s first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.
• uses the YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle system for flawless response
• Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.
• Aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm take Open-class handling
• New, six-piston radial-mount front brake calipers and 310mm discs generate the kind of braking power a bike like the new R1 requires.
• Redesigned and highly efficient headlights and taillight and the LED provide great illumination – light and bright.
• Bigger Ram Air intakes
• Forged footpegs are extra durable and light.
• Standard toolkit located in convenient storage compartment under passenger seat.
• 8.6 AH battery is compact and light.
Under its hood is a liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC, inline four-cylinder bearings. The carburetor’s fitted with a fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I and a six-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with a multi-plate slipper clutch engaging in a drive finale of #530 O-ring-sealed drive durability.
Stocks of this new machine are already available. And you can have test ride bookings at your nearest motorcycle dealership.