2013 Yamaha YZF-R1.

2013 Yamaha YZF-R1.

The Yamaha YZF is a powerful line of sport bikes that were first introduced by Yamaha Motor Company back in the late 1990s. There have been three version of the popular Yamaha YZF the Yamaha YZF R125, the Yamaha YZF R6, and the Yamaha YZF R1. The YZF-R125 has been discontinued and for 2013, Yamaha has released only two models the Yamaha YZF-R1 and the Yamaha YZF-R6.

The Yamaha YZF R1 has a seven-level Traction Control System which allows more traction and drive while coming out of the corners. The forced-air intake system is embraced to increase intake competence by using the natural airflow during riding. The fuel-injected engine takes full advantage of YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) the MotoGP-inspired fly-by-wire technology used to deliver instant throttle response. The Yamaha D-MODE is for variable throttle control which gives you three modes that control how the YCC-T responds to throttle input.

Crossplane crankshaft technology proven in victory after victory on MotoGP® machines provides a high-tech uneven firing interval. Unlike typical inline-four engine design, where the two outer and two inner pistons move together in pairs with 180°intervals, the crossplane crankshaft has each connecting rod 90° with a unique firing order of 270° –180° – 90° – 180°. This overcomes the inherent fluctuations in inertial torque during each engine revolution, and the accompanying peaky torque characteristics. Instead, combustion torque continues to build, giving the rider more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction out of the corners. Seven-level Traction Control System allows the rider to get more traction and drive while exiting corners.

The exhaust system is meticulously designed to enhance engine output while, thanks to its three-way catalyst technology, also reducing exhaust emissions. The silencer is a single expansion type, and the sound coming through from the unique crosspla crankshaft equipped engine is unlike any other inline-four cylinder production supersport

The YZF-R1 benefits from MotoGP technology a seven-level Traction Control System. The system has been developed so the rider does not feel any unnatural or harsh intervention from the system. In addition, traction control can aid in reducing tire wear due to less wheel spin. Coupled with the three level D-Mode electronic throttle response control, riders have 21 different choices available to tailor the YZF-R1 to their riding preference.