Obviously, with its 998cc, ram-air powered engine, the Yamaha YZF R1 is intended for riders who like their performance straight up. Not so obvious is that years of Yamaha YZF R1 evolution have produced a machine that offers unsurpassed refinement, control, and confidence. Optimum weight distribution, along with advanced chassis design and power management, produce a bike that puts the horsepower into harness and then reins it into control with the latest in braking hardware. Add to that the sculpted fuel tank and narrow frame and you have an organic machine that nearly disappears beneath you at speed.

Note - On this page the following equivalences are valid:

YZFR1 (YZF R1, YZF-R1, 1000) R1 SP (R1SP, 1000)