One-Mile 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 Surfaces at Auction Bearing Upgraded Running Gear
18 Dec 2022, 19:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With machines like the Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha’s R1 making their debut, the late nineties were a wonderful time to be alive as a rider
6K-Mile 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 Could Place Pre-Crossplane Greatness at Your Fingertips
11 Dec 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even in an age when gnarly superbikes with more than 200 hp are by no means uncommon, the old-school R1 can still hold its own
6K-Mile 2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 Can Deliver Top-Tier Sport Bike Thrills on a Budget
30 Oct 2022, 21:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Not all of us have five digits to spend on some brand-new liter-bike, so we find this well-preserved R1 to be seriously alluring
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 With 11K Miles Is in Great Shape and Searching for a New Home
4 Oct 2022, 19:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The R1 annihilated its competition when it first saw the light of day back in the late nineties, immediately earning the respect of sport bike aficionados
Low-Mileage 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 Is the Stuff of Legend, Wants a Serious Relationship
22 Jul 2022, 22:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This machine may have been released more than two decades ago, but its digital counter tells us that it rode less than 6k miles
Rare 2001 Yamaha YZF-R1 Champions Limited Edition With 417 Miles Is Tremendously Alluring
8 Jul 2022, 18:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even though it’s been around for over 20 years, this mean machine can certainly give some modern liter-bikes a run for their money
This 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 Seems to Be Completely Oblivious to the Concept of Aging
21 Mar 2022, 23:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Mind-boggling acceleration, thoughtful ergonomics and a massive herd of untamed ponies on tap – that’s what the YZF-R1 is all about
Custom Yamaha YZF-R1 “Blue Ghost” Is Animated by Playful Pac-Man Imagery
19 Nov 2021, 21:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s not unusual for moto artists to be inspired by videogames, but we didn’t think that an arcade title like Pac-Man would ever see a two-wheeled tribute
Guy Does Nurburgring Lap In Under 10 Minutes On a Yamaha R1, In Heavy Rain
11 Aug 2021, 13:08 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Neither snow, nor rain will scare a Yamaha R1 superbike, especially when ridden by Andy Carlile. Watch his (possibly) fastest wet lap of the Nürburgring track.
Yamaha YZF-R1M and YZF-R1 Get Performance Upgrades For 2018
7 Nov 2017, 15:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yamaha further enhances its YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M track weapon via suspension, ECU, and quickshifter updates. Orders begin later in November
Yamaha Has High Hopes For 2017 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans
12 Apr 2017, 15:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The FIM Endurance World Championship continues this year with the second round at the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, and Yamaha is ready
Yamaha UK Announces YZF-R1 Promotion
17 Mar 2011, 07:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following Marco Melandri’s promising WSB start at Phillip Island in late February, Yamaha decided to further arouse interest of potential customers for its YZF-R1 model. The company’s Br...
Yamaha 2011 World Superbike Team Livery Unveiled
17 Feb 2011, 14:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest team to unveil their livery for the upcoming World Superbike season is the Yamaha World Superbike Team. There are no striking visual elements, as the new design features a Yamaha blue cor...
Yamaha Back to Isle of Man TT with Ian Hutchinson
27 Jan 2011, 08:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Deciding to switch from Honda to its Japanese rival for this year's motorcycle racing season, Ian Hutchinson has recently signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, which is celebrating the 50th anniv...
Yamaha Racing Parts Now Available in Europe
5 Jan 2011, 15:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Europeans may now place orders for YEC's 2011 Yamaha Racing Parts to enhance their YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 bikes for their track-day activities. The deadline for the second of three European ordering...
2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 Details and Photos
1 Dec 2010, 15:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Inspired by Yamaha's M1 MotoGP race bike, the latest generation R1 comes as the Japanese company’s technical "Tour de Force." Featuring a crossplane crankshaft design with an un...
Yamaha R1 and R6 Special Versions Tweaked by Ohlins
30 Nov 2010, 15:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The result of a collaboration between Japanese brand Yamaha and suspension specialist Ohlins, Project 13S and Project 14B have been unveiled at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham the...
Yamaha R1 Special Editions Launched in France Only
26 Aug 2010, 08:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The French division of Yamaha recently announced the launch of two new limited edition versions of the Yamaha R1 bike, but which are unfortunately available on the local market only. According to Mo...
Yamaha R1 Offered in “Life In the Fast Lane” Sweepstakes
25 Aug 2010, 12:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Yamaha recently revealed it has partnered with the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV, to launch the "Life in the Fast Lane" Sweepstakes, which will reward...
Rapper T.I. Uses Custom Yamaha R1 to Promote AKOO Clothing Line
25 Aug 2010, 10:33 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Visitors of last week’s Magic International Trade Show were taken by surprise by American rapper T.I., who used a breathtaking customized Yamaha YZF-R1 in order to promote his new clothing lin...