Engine
Engine Type
998cc liquid cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC
16 Valves
Bore X Stroke
79.00mm X 50.90mm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission
6 Speed Wet Multiplate Assist and Slipper Clutch
Final Drive
Chain
Chassis
Suspension/front
43mm öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension NPX Fork,
Fully Adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear
öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension Single Shock,
Fully Adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Brakes/Front
Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS
Brakes/Rear
220mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS
Tires/Front
120/70ZR17
Tires/Rear
200/55ZR17
Dimension
L X W X H
80.9 in X 27.2 in X 45.9 in
Seat Height
33.9 in
Wheelbase
55.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle)
24.0º
Trail
4.0 in
Maximum Ground Clearance
5.1 in
Fuel Capacity
4.5 gal
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
Wet Weight
450 lb
Engine
MotoGP® Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine
The YZF R1M boasts of an exclusive Crossplane Crankshaft technology derived
From the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP ® Superbike. It also includes an updated cylinder head, intake System, Fuel Injectors and Airbox.
Cutting-Edge CP4® Engine
The R1’s 998cc inline four cylinder engine features Yamahas exclusive Crossplane Crankshaft Technology derived from the YZR-M1 MotoGP ® Superbike. By equalizing inertial forces at the crankshaft , the CP4 motor delivers a direct feeling of linear torque, giving the rider the ultimate connection between throttle grip and the rear wheel.
High-Output Engine Technology
Titanium connecting rods use Yamaha’s precision fracture-split method to ensure reliability with minimal weight. Combined with titanium intake valves and forged pistons, these lightweight parts help achieve the CP4’s high redline and over-rev capability. The cylinder block is also offset from the crankshaft, reducing friction loads on the pistons and bores.
New Intake System
For 2020, a new cylinder head, intake system fuel injectors and airbox work together to enhance part-throttle performance. And by creating a smaller and shorter intake tract, new Bosch® injectors are able to spray fuel directly against the intake valves, for improved fuel atomization.
Refined rocker-arm valvetrain
Compact rocker-arm valve actuation uses optimized geometry to allow for larger valve lift than conventional cam-driven systems, while using lower cam lobes and reduced spring pressure to reduce friction losses.
Lightweight Engine Components
Titanium engine internals, magnesium outer covers and aluminum fasteners are used across the engine to reduce weight.
Titanium Exhaust System
The R1M is equipped with a muffler and heat shields manufactured primarily from lightweight titanium. The compact midship muffler also centralizes mass low in the frame and as close to the center of the machine as possible for optimal handling.
Digital Superbike Technology
The 2020 model features a new cable-less Ride-By-wire Yamaha chip controlled throttle (YCC-T®) System that transforms the rider’s inputs into motion,
With a full suite of IMU-powered electronic rider’s aids that bring new meaning to the term “rider confidence” . New electronic features provide even greater adjustability and control.
Compact Stacked Transmission
A 6-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing to best match the high-revving engine. The transmission also “stacks the input/output shafts to centralize mass and to keep the overall engine size shorter front-to-back, which optimizes engine placement in the frame for outstanding weight balance.
Advance Clutch
Yamaha’s assist and slipper clutch is used to give the rider more confident downshifts when entering corners aggressively, while still smoothly handling the torque of the R1’s high output motor.
Chassis/Suspension
New öhlins® Gas-Charged NPX Fork
For 2020, the YZF R1M features latest öhlins® NPX Fork System. By utilizing a pressurized nitrogen chamber similar to a rear shock, oil cavitation is essentially eliminated to deliver consistent damping under the toughest conditions with unmatched ride quality and feel.
Dynamic öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS)
The YZF R1M features the advanced öhlins® ERS system. The motorcycles IMU sends vehicle data such as vehicle speed, lean angle, acceleration and brake pressure to a dedicated Suspension Control System (SCU) which adjusts the front and rear damping in real time for optimum suspension performance whether breaking, cornering or accelerating. The ERS provides streamlined dynamic tuning modes for both street and track, as well as manual modes for conventional suspension tuning with fixed damping.
New Brake Control (BC) System with ABS
Developed on racetracks around the world, Yamaha’s new Brake Control system works with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) to minimize break slip under aggressive breaking, or on less than ideal surfaces. The adjustable BC system uses the IMU to provide progressive brake force intervention as lean angle increases, to boodt rider confidence when braking mid-corner.
Upgraded Breaking Components
The YZF R1M features 4-piston radial-mounted front calipers riding on big 320mm rotors for excellent stopping power, with a new high friction pad compound for 2020, all supported by 220mm rear disc and compact floating caliper. A New Bosch® ABS Hydraulic unit is lighter and more compact, with high-quality braided stainless steel front lines to provide firm, responsive control feel.
New Bridgestone® RS11 Tires
For 2020, the R1M mounts the latest Bridgestone® RS11 Tires. Featuring a new thread pattern and updated multi-compound carcass, The RS11 is designed to offer true race-track ready traction with balanced road feel and handling.
Race-Ready Magnesium Wheels
10-spoked cast magnesium wheels significantly lower rotational mass compared to conventional aluminum cast alloy rims, reducing unsprung weight for quick direction changes and responsive handling.
Compact Deltabox® Frame
The slim aluminum deltabox ® Frame, magnesium subframe and polished aluminum swingarm contribute to a compact chassis design with outstanding track-focused handling. The motor mounts use the engine as a stressed member of the frame for optimal rigidity balance and fantastic cornering performance on the racetrack.
Electronics
Full Color Instruments
The R1M features a brilliant full-color, thin-film transistor (TFT) meter, including front break pressure and fore/aft G-Force readouts, giving the rider even more feedback from the machine. It features both street mode and a track mode That focuses on performance information, such as YRC settings (Including EBM and BC Systems), a zoomed-in view of the tachometer in the upper rpm range, a lap timer, gear position indicator and speed.
Updated All-LED Lighting
LED headlights are both lightweight and compact, allowing for a more streamlined design of the front cowling with excellent visibility. For 2020, the lights are more compact and deliver a broader spread of illumination. LED front turn signals are integrated into the mirrors for improved aerodynamics, while the LED tail light is stylish and highly visible.
New Ride-By-Wire Throttle System
For 2020,the R1M features a Ride-By-Wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system built around the new accelerator Position Sensor with Grip (APSG), which eliminates the throttle cables. As before, YCC-T precisely senses throttle input by the rider and actuates the throttle valves to actively control intake volume, allowing for cutting-edge computerized engine management.
Variable Intake System
The YZF R1M feature Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I), a variable intake system That broadens the spread of power across the entire rpm range. By actively adjusting the length of the intact system based on engine speed, the CP4 engine is able to provide a broad spread of power across the rpm range.
MotoGP® Level Controllability
Yamaha’s Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) combines a gyro sensor and G-sensor accelerometer that measures all six axis of movement in 3D space at a rate of 125 calculations per second. This information is fed into the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to create a detailed picture of the motorcycle’s position, which then power’s the R1’s Rider-assisting assisting technology package,Yamaha Ride Control (YRC)
Factory Level GPS Data Logging
Yamaha’s unique communication Control Unit is an integrated data-logging and GPS system That puts factory superbike technology in the palm of your hand. Vehicle data can be recorded with course mapping and automatic lap timing managed by GPS, Then wirelessly downloaded to the Android or Apple IOS app where it can be analyzed. The rider is then able to adjust system settings and upload changes to the R1M for the next track session.
New Engine Brake Management (EBM)
For 2020, The YZF R1M features an all new EBM system That allows the rider to adjust engine braking to suit personal preferences and track conditions. The EBM system offers Three levels of engine brake force to allow smoother corner entry.
Power Delivery Mode
PWR mode lets the rider adjust engine response to best match Their preferences and riding conditions, adjusting throttle feel, responsiveness and overall power. The PWR system offers 4 settings of progressive power delivery.
Lean Angle-Sensitive Traction Control System (TCS)
The R1M TCT calculates the differences in front and rear wheel speeds to monitor and reduce unwanted wheel spin during hard acceleration. Unlike many simplified TC Systems, The R1M also uses IMU to calculate lean angle, then adjusts the amount of TCS intervention to best suit the rider’s demands. The TCS offers ten separate settings enabling the rider to dial in the exact level of control needed.
MotoGP Developed Slide Control System (SCS)
Yamaha’s SCS comes directly from the YZR M1 MotoGp Superbike. By using the IMU to detect lateral slides under hard cornering acceleration, the ECU intervenes to regulate power delivery and seamlessly control the Motorcycle’s cornering attitude. The SCS features four setting to suit rider preferences.
Lift Control System
The Lift Control System utilizes the IMU to detect when the motorcycle’s nose pitches upward higher or faster than desired, then progressively regulates engine power to maintain chassis attitude with minimal loss of forward drive. LIF offers five settings of adjustment for fine tuning.
Launch Control System (LCS)
Built to deliver an optimum racetrack start every time, the R1m’s LCS Limits maximum engine RPM and throttle plate opening with input from the TCS and LIF systems to maximize acceleration from a standing start. The LCS offers three setting levels to adjust engine control and output.
Up and Down Quick Shift System (QSS)
The QSS uses a sensor on the shift linkage to modulate power during shifting, allowing for split-second clutchless shifts up and down through the gearbox. Full-throttle upshifts maximizes forward drive under power, while the ECU precisely matches engine speed while downshifting for nearly instantaneous gear changes with minimal chassis disruption. The QSS can be adjusted between three settings with independent downshift function control.
Additional features
Other Features
Factory Level GPS Data Logging
The YZF R1M® comes standard with an integrated Communications Control Unit (CCU) data-logging and GPS System that puts factory Superbike technology in the palm of your hand, complete with GPS-powered course mapping, automatic lap time and Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) mobile device adjustability.
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