Yamaha Unveils 2025 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Models
Rennie Scaysbrook | September 18, 2024
The Yamaha R1 may be discontinued in Europe but they are still being pumped out for select markets around the world, luckily, including the USA.
While not massive in changes compared to the 2024 models, the R1 and R1M get once crucial update riders have been complaining about for what seems like forever.
The new R1M sure looks menacing with its new MotoGP-inspired winglets.
Both bikes will now gain Brembo Stylema four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers and a Brembo master-cylinder. Yamaha has at long last done away with the four-piston brakes that have been an R1 weak point since the 2015 edition made its debut, finally bringing the R1 to similar levels the Euro bikes have enjoyed for years.
The R1 is also getting winglets. Yamaha has been the last hold-out of the traditional bodywork shape—sans winglets—but have now joined the aerodynamic party with a similar design to the winglets used of Fabio Quartararo’s M1.
Aside from that, the R1 and R1M are the same as before with its 998cc CP4 crossplane crank motor that debuted back in 2015. The base R1 runs 43mm KYB conventionally adjustable suspension while the R1 gets the Ohlins Dynamic Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS).
The base model R1M gets the brake and bodywork updates, too.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue or Matte Raven Black and will begin arriving to dealers in November for $18,999 MSRP. The Yamaha YZF-R1M will be available in Carbon Fiber and will begin arriving to dealers in March for $27,699 MSRP.
2025 YZF-R1 Top Features
- New carbon fiber aerodynamic winglets
- New fully adjustable 43mm KYB® front fork
- New radial-mounted Brembo® Stylema monobloc front calipers
- New Brembo® master cylinder
- New seat cover texture
- Advanced 998cc CP4 engine with crossplane crankshaft technology
- Lightweight titanium connecting rods, titanium intake valves and forged pistons
- Variable Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I®) System
- Lightweight titanium muffler and heat shield
- Compact, stacked 6-speed transmission with close-ratio gearing
- Advanced assist and slipper clutch
- Ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) System
- Advanced, 4.2-inch full-color TFT display
- Six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Lean-sensitive Brake Control (BC) System
- Three-level Engine Brake Management (EBM) System
- Four-level Power Delivery Mode (PWR)
- Lean-sensitive Traction Control (TCS)
- Four-level Slide Control System (SCS)
- Four-level Lift Control System (LIF)
- Three-level Launch Control System (LCS)
- Quick Shift System (QSS) with three settings
- Slim, compact aluminum Deltabox frame
- Fully adjustable KYB® rear shock
- Lightweight aluminum alloy fuel tank
- Premium 10-spoke cast magnesium wheels
- High performance Bridgestone® RS11 tires
- Full LED lighting
2025 YZF-R1M Top Features
- Full carbon fiber bodywork including new aerodynamic winglets
- New seat cover texture
- Advanced 998cc CP4 engine with crossplane crankshaft technology
- Lightweight titanium connecting rods, titanium intake valves and forged pistons
- Variable Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I®) System
- Lightweight titanium muffler and heat shield
- Compact, stacked 6-speed transmission with close-ratio gearing
- Advanced assist and slipper clutch
- Ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) System
- Six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Lean-sensitive Brake Control (BC) System
- Three-level Engine Brake Management (EBM) System
- Four-level Power Delivery Mode (PWR)
- Lean-sensitive Traction Control (TCS)
- Four-level Slide Control System (SCS)
- Four-level Lift Control System (LIF)
- Three-level Launch Control System (LCS)
- Integrated GPS data-logging enabled through Yamaha Communication Control Unit
- Quick Shift System (QSS) with three settings
- Slim, compact aluminum Deltabox frame
- Dynamic Öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS)
- Öhlins® gas-charged NPX fork
- Radial-mounted 4-piston front brake calipers with braided stainless steel lines
- Premium 10-spoke cast magnesium wheels
- High performance Bridgestone® RS11 tires
- Advanced, 4.2-inch full-color TFT display
- Full LED lighting
- Polished aluminum swingarm
- Exclusive R1M color scheme
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