Yamaha Motor India Sales has launched the YZF-R1M along with new colour variants of the 2015 model YZF-R1.
13 Apr 2015 | 7819 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Yamaha Motor India Sales has launched the YZF-R1M along with new colour variants of the 2015 model YZF-R1. Both bikes will be available on order. While the YZF-R1M is priced at Rs 29.43 lakh, the YZF-R1 has a sticker price of Rs 22.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Yamaha Motor India Sales has launched the YZF-R1M along with new colour variants of the 2015 model YZF-R1. Both bikes will be available on order. While the YZF-R1M is priced at Rs 29.43 lakh, the YZF-R1 has a sticker price of Rs 22.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Both bikes are based on Yamaha’s ‘High Tech Armed Pure Sport’ concept of an all-out supersport model equipped with advanced technology and incorporate technology from the YZR-M1 MotoGP racing machine.
Along with an impressive 200bhp, these are the world’s first two commercial motorcycles with a 6-axis position sensor that detects 3-axis angular velocity and 3-axis acceleration. Coupled with advanced control technology, a sophisticated sensor provides high-dimension handling and performance, allowing the rider to devote more attention to pure riding.
Here’s looking at some of the technology highlights, mainly of the YZF-R1M:
High-tech engine: A new engine, featuring a 998cm3 liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four-cylinder, 4-valve system with a crossplane crankshaft substantially increases air intake volume and reduces horsepower loss. It develops 200bhp, up 18bhp over the current R1 model. Lightweighting measures have cut flab by 4kg.
FS titanium connecting rod: This contributes to reducing both weight and loss of horsepower. Lightening the connecting rod, which works to link reciprocating and rotating motion, has led to weight reduction of the engine overall. Additionally, assembly using the FS method (Fracture Split) ensures high circularity at the large end, thereby supporting superior performance in the high revolution range.
Aluminium fuel tank: A 17-litre aluminium fuel tank enables weight reduction and riding position flexibility. The deeply sculpted knee pocket is pressed into shape and finished with the latest welding technology and coating techniques to combine an excellent knee grip with stylish appearance.
TFT LCD digital meters: The two models use meters that act as an interface between rider and machine. The display functions are collected together on a 4.2-inch screen of fully transparent TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCDs. The full screen is a digital display, but leverages the minimum unit level dot display to create a ‘bar display tachometer’, accelerometer and brake pressure displays that give a similar visual impression to analog meters. The rider can select from two different display modes: ‘Street’, which is tailored to travel on public roads, and ‘Track’ which prioritizes the information displays required for race and circuit riding.
Drive support via a built-in IMU and control system: The two models are fitted with a 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and five types of control systems. The IMU comprises a gyro sensor that detects rotational motion in the pitch, roll, and yaw directions, and a G sensor that detects the velocity in the ‘forward and back’, ‘up and down’ and ‘left and right’ directions. The calculated vehicle position information obtained from these two sensors, such as the bank angle, pitch rate, and sideways slide acceleration, is sent to the ECU to be reflected in the sequentially optimal output. This ECU is programmed with the following five types of control systems: (1) a new TCS that also conveys bank angle information (traction control), (2) an SCS that reflects sideways slide of the rear tire (slide control), (3) an LIF that deters loss through wheelies etc. (lift control), (4) an LCS that supports the quick takeoff required in racing (launch control), and (5) a QSS that supports fast gear shift (quick shift).
Top-notch suspension control: Öhlins electronically controlled suspension and ERS (electric racing suspension) are used with the YZF-R1M. The SCU (suspension control unit) supports riding through integrated control of the front and rear suspension extension/compression damping force based on information from the IMU and sensors.
CCU standard on YZF-R1M, option on YZF-R1 (pictured below): A CCU (Communication Control Unit) heightens the rider/machine interface through simplifying the settings and checking the vehicle information. Comprised of a CCU unit and GPS antenna, it enables recording of the riding conditions through logging functionality, and automated circuit lap time measurement using GPS. It is also possible to create settings data on smartphones via an application that can be downloaded to any Android-based smartphone.