About the Yamaha YZF-R1
At the Motorcycle Show held in Milan, Italy, in September of 1997, the
Yamaha YZF-R1 supersport motorcycle made its debut. Sporting a powerful
1000cc engine, it has the compact construction of a 400cc bike. The
YZF-R1 was developed for maximum possible cornering ability in a
production motorcycle. With a 1000cc water-cooled, four stroke,
4-cylinder, 5-valve engine and adopting a redesigned EXUP exhaust
system, it pumps out 150hp of high-intensity power. Subtle throttle
control makes both superb acceleration response and rhythmic cornering
a reality. The Deltabox II aluminum frame was sought after not only for
its rigidity, but more so for its moderate flexibility during tight
cornering. With the addition of a long span aluminum swing arm, high
control ability has been achieved. By adopting an upside-down front
fork, stroke distance has been increased and traction heightened.
Boasting a sharp form with multi-reflector lights, the YZF-R1 has been
given an unprecedented style. From the contact points between the rider
and motorcycle, right down to the material used in the seat and tank,
the YZF-R1 has been thoroughly studied. Of course, the abundance of
high precision and high quality parts goes without saying. Designed to
cruise at high speeds on winding roads, the YZF-R1 shatters
expectations about large exhaust engine motorcycles. Yamaha has
expanded the possibilities of a 1000cc bike.
