YZF-R1 [2016-2017] Key Highlights | |
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Engine Capacity | 998 cc |
Mileage - ARAI | 15 kmpl |
Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
Kerb Weight | 199 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres |
Seat Height | 855 mm |
After a prolonged wait of over six years, Yamaha finally unveiled the newest iteration of litre-class flagship superbike - the YZF-R1, at the 2014 EICMA Show. The new R1 has been improved both in terms of technology and performance, making it one of the most advanced litre-class superbikes available in the country, today.
Yamaha has gone out of its way to give the new R1 a fresh new look while keeping it in touch with its rich heritage. While this new look might not suit everyone’s taste, the Japanese manufacturer has succeeded in giving the new R1 a completely new identity. The fairing of the new R1 gets a very clean and aerodynamic shape, which along with the minimalistic rear section gives the superbike a sleek overall profile. The twin LED headlamps are placed beneath the front panels, while the LED side indicators have been integrated into the mirrors.
Though the overall chassis design of the new R1 is somewhat similar to the one in its predecessor, the new model gets a new aluminium-magnesium construction to make it significantly lighter. Yamaha has stuck to the crossplane crank architecture for the new R1’s engine, though the revised engine now churns out 200hp and 112.8Nm of torque. The electronics package includes traction control, slide control, launch control, wheel-lift control and ABS. The new R1 also gets a fully digital instrument cluster with a coloured TFT screen.
All these technological advancements mean that the new R1 is significantly more expensive than its predecessor. At this price point, the Aprilia RSV4 R is the only rival for the Yamaha R1.
The ARAI mileage of Yamaha YZF-R1 [2016-2017] is 15 kmpl.
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Best first super bike
6 years ago
Hanish Rathi
Buying was a great experience for me as it was my upgrade from hero karizma from college.
First ride was memorable and followed were fun.
It’s a perfect bike in sports segment. Throttle is at your disposal at all the time.
Felt heavy initially but took only a week to get use to.
Service and maintains is not much of a hassle as yamaha service centre guys treat you well when you get off from r1. Not heavy on pocket as well.
A great bike agile and super fun.
Con is speed when you ride this every thing looks slow.
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Leisure Rides
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Haven’t ridden enough for all this but don’t forget to upgrade its exhaust. I imported mine from Singapore. Easy to find online.
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6 years ago
Abhishek Kumar
It bike is more powerful any other bikes and it`s looking nice . It bike is like in 95% people.It bike is most likely than any other bikes . It bike fuel-tank capacity is 17 liters . It is very suitable . It produces a maximum power of 197.2 bhp and 112.4 nm of torque it displacement in 998 cc. It called father of bike.
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