YAMAHA YZF-R1M (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The YZF-R1 was a 1,000cc sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in 1998, which received significant updates over the years. The bike started its life in 1998, right after Yamaha redesigned the Genesis engine into a more compact unit, which allowed a shorter wheelbase and an optimized center of gravity.

In 2017, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha YZF-R1M, which was based on the Championship winning R1 machine and featured a unique riding experience with a linear and controllable power delivery thanks to its YRC electronic controls.

The bike featured a cross-plane engine, a short wheelbase chassis, 3D-controlled electronics, and carbon fiber bodywork that resulted in a special version of the R1 with even higher factory specifications.

For power, the bike packed a MotoGP-derived cross-plane engine that came in a compact and lightweight package, and as a first-ever on a production motorcycle, it featured titanium fracture-split connecting rods that delivered high horsepower and strong linear torque for massive performance.

As for the power figures, the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 200 hp at 13,500 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) of torque at 11,500 rpm.

For braking purposes, the model packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.