NEW DELHI: India
Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd
(IYM) on Tuesday launched the 2018 model of its
YZF-R1
in India. The model has been priced at Rs 20.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it will be imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) in the country.
The Japanese automaker claims that the new YZF-R1 model has been planned and developed as a flagship model of racing circuits with pure
MotoGP
blood. Besides the new colour schemes (blue and black), it gets updated Quick Shift System (QSS) which not only downshifts with minimal chassis disruption but allows full-throttle clutch-less upshifting as well. Moreover, the Lift Control System (LIF) has also been updated with more progressive mapping.
The powertrain remains untouched and the
Yamaha R1
continues to get 200PS from the 998cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four. The high revving engine delivers maximum power at 13,500rpm while the peak torque of 112.4Nm comes at 11,500rpm.
Commenting on the launch, Roy Kurian, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, IYM, said that the new YZF-R1 model will strengthen
Yamaha
in its superbike segment in Indian market.
"It inherits its technology from Yamaha’s racing machine YZR-M1. This model also highlights Yamaha’s improved aerodynamics which posts it closer to the MotoGP attributes, and which is a rare potential available in today’s market. Yamaha plans to increase its market share in the supersport segment as the new YZF-R1 is expected to attract the younger racing enthusiasts,” he added.
Bolted on an aluminium Delta-box frame, the
new Yamaha R1
gets a MotoGP inspired design. The fully-faired supersport gets sporty front fairing with a central air duct, similar to the YZR-M1 (Yamaha's MotoGP bike), and two small LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. The rear is sleek and minimalistic for a mass forward design.
The compact chassis features a magnesium rear frame and long swingarm and lightweight magnesium wheels. The suspension setup is fully adjustable and it gets high-performance braking along with the control of Antilock Braking System (ABS). The new R1 gets a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with the advance, high-tech electronic safety package.
In the Indian Market, the Yamaha YZF-R1 competes with the likes of the Honda CBR1000RR (Fireblade), Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000 and other quarter-litre supersport motorcycles.
The company is also planning to launch the updated version of its popular 150cc sportbike -- the
Yamaha R15 V3
-- in the country along with the updated
Yamaha R3
at or before the upcoming Auto Expo which is scheduled for February 2018.
Also Read: New Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 and YZF-R3 ABS India launch soon
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