Yamaha R1 and R1M 2020 test: hell of a blow … and salty extra cost !
Yamaha is taking advantage of the change to the Euro5 standard to perfect its Superbike: the "short" R1 benefits from multiple improvements which should justify a tiny price increase. The R1M is also evolving … enough to justify the surge in its price? MNC tested the two sports bikes in Jerez (Spain). Verdict.
R1 2020 test page 4: Technical sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Displacement | 998 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 79 × 50.9 mm |
| Max power | 200 hp (147.1 kW) at 13,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 113.3 Nm (11.5 mkg) at 11,500 rpm |
| Volumetric ratio | 13: 1 |
| Food | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronics (TCI) |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Secondary transmission | By chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum deltabox |
| Swinging arm | In aluminium |
| Front suspension | R1: Fully adjustable 43mm KYB inverted fork R1M: Fully electronically tuned 43mm Ohlins inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | R1: Fully adjustable KYB single shock absorber (including slow and fast compression) R1M: Fully tuned Ohlins monoshock |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 120 mm |
| Front brake | Double 320 mm disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Ar brake | 220 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Tire Ar | R1: 190/55 ZR17 (75W) R1M: 200/55 ZR17 (78W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,055 mm |
| Width | 690 mm |
| Height | 1,165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm |
| Saddle height | 855 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Socket angle | 24 ° |
| Hunt | 102 mm |
| Full weight | R1: 201 kg R1M: 202 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 liters |
| Oil capacity | 4.9 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | R1: Immediate in the R1M: online orders |
| Price | R1: € 19,299 R1M: € 25,999 |
| Colors | R1: Blue "Yamaha" or Black "Tech" R1M: Carbon "Silver Blu" |
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