Yamaha would then establish something of a blueprint for its superbikes, only to go on to promptly rewrite it with the YZF-R1. The 1984 FJ1100 could be seen as the piece that defined the direction ...

Yamaha has announced the YZF-R1 sport bike will be making a return as part of its upcoming 2024 lineup. This probably doesn't come as a surprise.

The Yamaha YZF-R1 has been around for five generations and with the acclaim it has achieved for the House of Iwata, the R1 has become synonymous with Yamaha’s ethos of constantl ...

Yamaha’s flagship YZF-R1 superbike receives a much needed refresher after remaining nearly untouched for six years. Improvements include a new powertrain, electronics and a revamped look, along ...

At the heart of the Yamaha YZF-R1 lies a 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-Stroke DOHC 16 Valves engine which is kept in leash by a six speed transmission with six speed multiplate slipper clutch.

Set to begin arriving in dealerships in February, the new R1 will have a starting price of $16,450 in the States. The Yamaha YZF-R1M This is where things get downright dangerous.

Finally, the more street-friendly 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 features the same updated quickshifter along with the ECU reflash to make better use of it, as well as a new color called Race Blu.

So Yamaha made a few minor changes to the YFZ-R1 and will soon offer the new YZF-R1S, taking pains to ensure that the new creation “…isn’t just a detuned R1.” ...

October 17, 2006 Yamaha’s all new 2007 YZF-R1 Supersport machine hits showrooms in a few weeks time and the new bike is bristling with innovative technology, i ...

Yamaha's totally redesigned 2015 YZF-R1 and R1M feature advanced six-axis motion detection, a 200-horsepower inline 4-cylinder motor and a full suite of electronic goodies as Team Blue strikes ...