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01:35 The Yamaha YZF-R1 GYTR Is The Ultimate R1

The Yamaha YZF-R1 GYTR Is The Ultimate R1

This 20th-anniversary edition is the closest you can get to a MotoGP bike.
By Justin Hughes Dec 19, 2018
News Is This Yamaha Racing Transmission Coming to the Street?

Is This Yamaha Racing Transmission Coming to the Street?

Yamaha has filed a patent for a seamless transmission. The technology in itself isn't new, but it might finally make its way into a road-friendly model.
By RideApart Staff Sep 04, 2018
News Celebrating 20 Years of R1 at Suzuka 8 Hour

Celebrating 20 Years of R1 at Suzuka 8 Hour

Yamaha will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the R1, with a special nostalgic edition of the model that will be competing in the Suzuka 8 Hour.
By Sabrina Giacomini Jun 19, 2018
News Yamaha R1 wins German Design Award

Yamaha R1 wins German Design Award

The Yamaha R1 has picked up another international award for its revolutionary R1 superbike.
By Tod Rafferty Oct 28, 2016
Dailies Introducing the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S - Yamaha

Introducing the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S - Yamaha's Entry Level R1

Introducing the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S - Yamaha's Entry Level R1The Yamaha R1 and R1M are technological achievements in modern motorcycling. They’re two...
By Jesse Kiser Oct 06, 2015
Technology Old Vs. New: Yamaha 2014 YZF-R1 Vs. 2008 YZF-R1

Old Vs. New: Yamaha 2014 YZF-R1 Vs. 2008 YZF-R1

"I volunteer as tribute"
By RideApart Staff Feb 24, 2015
Frontlines 2015 Yamaha R1 and R1M Specs - A Closer Look w/ Video

2015 Yamaha R1 and R1M Specs - A Closer Look w/ Video

2015 Yamaha R1 and R1M Specs - A Closer Look w/ Video Frankly, this has been an awesome year for motorcycling. The manufacturers are beginning an...
By Jesse Kiser Nov 06, 2014
Reviews Review: Arai Vector 2 Hawk

Review: Arai Vector 2 Hawk

We review the Arai Vector 2 helmet with the new, safer R75 shape. How it fits, feels, and sounds inside the helmet and if it's worth the price.
By Greg Emmerson Sep 10, 2014
News AMA Pro SuperBike: Josh Hayes Wins Road America

AMA Pro SuperBike: Josh Hayes Wins Road America

AMA Pro SuperBike invaded Road America for stop two on their 2014 season. Josh Hayes dominated the field with a pole to podium finish.
By Andrew Chen Jun 02, 2014
News New Yamaha R1 In The Works?

New Yamaha R1 In The Works?

Could a new Yamaha R1 be under development?
By Tim Watson Apr 10, 2014
Sportbikes Best Sportbikes Of The 1990s

Best Sportbikes Of The 1990s

The 1990s was an era of some astonishingly good motorcycles. Here’s six of the best sportbikes of the 1990s.
By Tim Watson Jan 08, 2014
HFL A Question of Motorcycle Character

A Question of Motorcycle Character

Character is a term often thrown around when discussing motorcycles. RideApart's Tim Watson discusses what exactly defines motorcycle character.
By Tim Watson Nov 03, 2013
Real Rides Real Rides: Devin

Real Rides: Devin's Heavily-Modified Yamaha YZF-R1

A RideApart reader shares his heavily-modified Yamaha YZF-R1 with us and shares his experience with the bike.
By Daniel Silverman Sep 26, 2013
News New 2014 Yamaha Sportbikes Unveiled: R6, R1, FZ6R & FZ-09

New 2014 Yamaha Sportbikes Unveiled: R6, R1, FZ6R & FZ-09

New 2014 Yamaha sportbikes to get new colors. See the new paint schemes for the 2014 Yamaha R1, 2014 Yamaha R6, 2014 Yamaha FZ6R and 2014 Yamaha FZ-09.
By HFL Staff Sep 06, 2013
Reviews 2013 Yamaha R1 Review - Photos and Specs

2013 Yamaha R1 Review - Photos and Specs

This 180 bhp superbike has been updated with traction control, smoother fueling and a new rear shock. Learn more in our 2013 Yamaha R1 review.
By RideApart Staff Sep 05, 2013
Custom: Sesto Cycles R1

Custom: Sesto Cycles R1

Custom: Sesto Cycles R1Unveiled yesterday at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, this custom Yamaha R1 is the winner of the Custom...
By HFL Staff Dec 08, 2012
Dailies Crashed 2005 R1 sets new Ring record

Crashed 2005 R1 sets new Ring record

A crashed, repaired, road-legal 2005 Yamaha R1 has unofficially set a new lap record of the Nurburgring. Lapping in 7 minutes, 10 seconds, Andy Carlile bested the previous record by a full 20 seconds. Andy’s R1 is completely street legal, down to the tires, mirrors, license plate and headlight and uses a completely stock motor. Photo: Frozenspeed ...
By HFL Staff Jun 01, 2012
Photos: an R1 in the sand dunes

Photos: an R1 in the sand dunes

How’s this for a magazine cover? With the help of Yamaha Europe and Michelin, French mag L’Integral equipped 10-time Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel with a 50th Anniversary R1 and sent him to the Sahara desert to grab these images on the huge sand dunes there. The only modifications necessary? A set of bar risers and a pair of race wets, the rear hand-cut to form paddles. And I thought I was...
By HFL Staff Mar 26, 2012
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