Yamaha has announced an updated and uprated YZF-R1 f or 2012. Featuring a range of MotoGP-inspired engine and chassis changes, the new R1 comes with a couple of key track-ready enhancements that will ...

Yamaha's YZF-R1 was the bike that transformed the whole 1000cc sportsbike class. In 1998, when the first R1 was launched, it was a bolt from the blue and delivered race track (if a touch lively on the ...

Yamaha's R1 will gain a six-mode MotoGP-developed Traction Control System (TCS) for the 2012 model year, along with a new ECU (Engine Control Unit) with new mapping. It's the only real change to the ...

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When it became apparent that the 2012 Yamaha R1 would be little more than the current model with traction control, several industry scribes (myself included) were disappointed that we wouldn’t be ...

Our 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 looks great finished in this custom paint work. With just 6997 miles from new this is in fantastic condition and a credit to its two former keepers. The bike comes complete with ...