Yamaha YZF R1

This very powerful bike has been launched in India which would definitely enthrall the young guys, passionate for style and speed. Japanese auto major Yamaha through its Indian subsidiary has rolled out a big muscle model of Yamaha YZF R1 in India. With this, Yamaha Motors India Pvt. Ltd. will be the first company to take advantage of the announcement by Govt. of India to relax the norms for importing the bikes in 800cc + segment. With Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle with the engine of 1000 cc Yamaha company wants to capture the market share under this niche segment.

The 2006 edition of YZF R1 (See Technical Specifications) was powered with 998 cc DOHC, 20 valve, liquid cooled engine generating a peak power of 175 bhp.

Approved by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) the 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 will be on sale with the import of first lot from the parent company. The expected price of YZF R1 would be between Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

• Short stroke 998cc DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine.
  
• The throttle system is supported by fly by wire Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) for immediate response in all terrains.
  
• Slipper-type clutch system for ease of shifting gears and braking.
  
• Advanced open-class handling.
  
• Very powerful inline four-cylinder engine..
  
• Redesigned headlights with LED taillight gives YZF R1 a distinctive look.
  
• Multi Function digital console.
  
• Cool headlights gives great illumination and distinctive style.
  
• Standard tool kit stored under passenger seat.
  

• Team Yamaha Blue
  
• Charcoal Silver
  
• Candy Red
  

With its design and superb power Yamaha YZF R1 is head on with Suzuki and Honda.

Yamaha YZF R1 has a jaw dropping price tag of Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

"In accordance with Yamaha's image and expectations of customers, the company is planning to launch the new product for niche markets."