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- Yamaha YZF-R1: even more extreme
- Yamaha YZF-R1M: Japanese delicacy
- Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 - Technical sheet
We knew that 2020 was going to be the year of a new Yamaha YZF-R1, And effectively it has been like that. Iwata's supercar par excellence returns to the fray when his line turns 21 and does so by giving a twist to the most complete set that the family has ever had.
With an evolved image and even more like its MotoGP alter ego, the Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M receive a severe update to stay among the most competitive liter sports bikes, but without getting into the power climb. maintaining a more than considerable 200 CV.
Yamaha YZF-R1: even more extreme
Taking advantage of the visit of the World Superbike Championship to Laguna Seca, Yamaha has presented its launch point there for the series derived motorcycles competition. The Yamaha YZF-R1 continues to celebrate years with an enviable success and now receives an update to extend the approach released in 2015.
On the outside, the R1 maintains the same philosophy of the outgoing model with minimal headlights, row-shaped LED position lights and hidden projectors at the bottom. The fairing gets more enveloping, more M1, and receives modifications such as some sides that extend to the tank or a lower piece that covers the exhaust made of titanium. Yamaha claims it is 5% more aerodynamically efficient.
The engine is the same liter inline four cylinder that we knew before, with 998 cubic centimeters and the characteristic crossplane crankshaft, but adapted to the Euro 5. With its particular irregular ignition sequence, the R1 offers 200 hp of maximum power and a torque of 113.3 Nm.
In Japan they have worked to offer a more usable power delivery, introducing new finger-follower rocker arms and new cams that improve the lift of the valves at high revolutions, without the need to get into variable distribution systems as many of us thought it would. pass.
Delving into the modifications for Euro 5, Yamaha has implemented a new intake, with a new cylinder head, Bosch 10-hole injectors in different positions, 45 mm butterfly valves closer to the combustion chamber, more open spray angle, exhaust with four catalysts and a new silencer, in addition to noise protectors to reduce noise emissions.
This thruster is now controlled with a new APSG accelerator (Accelerator Position Sensor Grip). This electronic accelerator consists of a magnet and a sensor that is responsible for sending the exact location of the throttle to the control unit.
But the electronics don't end here, because the six-axis IMU inertial measurement platform promises even finer control, collecting roll, pitch and yaw data via an accelerometer that collect data 125 times every second and transmits them to the ECU.
With it have been included for this generation of the R1 the brake control (BC) bi-level and ABS with cornering assistance. The BC1 has a fixed sensitivity level for the ABS while in BC2 this level is flexible depending on the incline: more incline, more assistance. This assistance is achieved by modulating the hydraulic pressure applied to the brakes to avoid locking both front and rear.
Three-level engine brake management is also incorporated for the 2020 model to obtain high, medium or low retention, to which are added a modified output control system (LCS), a TFT color screen that is the same as before but retouched and the well-known PWR driving modes.
At the cycle part level, the aluminum double-beam chassis is tuned with a new Kayaba hairpin 43mm inverted 120mm travel modified for better feel. The steering damper and rear monoshock have also been tweaked to suit your new aspirations.
The braking system maintains a double 320 mm front disc bitten by four-piston monobloc calipers, while now they are equipped as standard Bridgestone RS11 tires. The rest of the equipment is still as excellent as before with magnesium rims and subframe, aluminum tank, quickshifter …
Yamaha YZF-R1M: Japanese delicacy
In case a Yamaha YZF-R1 is not enough, you can always aspire to something more, in this case the Yamaha YZF-R1M. Even more equipped and more focused for use on the track, the brand's most exotic variant will delight the most burned out.
Upgrades to the R1M include a new pressurized inverted front fork, a Öhlins ERS NPX with integrated gas cartridge, while the rear monoshock from the same manufacturer has been recalibrated. Both are managed through a centralized and semi-active electronic system.
The body of the R1M is made of carbon fiber as before, but now a new tail made of the same material is also used, seeking to reduce the weight, although with the new equipment the final figure is 1 kg top to R1 (202 kg).
The location of these two Japanese wonders is not yet known, but they will be available from next September 2019.
Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 - Technical sheet
Share Japanese delight! The Yamaha YZF-R1 evolves for the Euro 5 with 200 hp and even more electronics
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