Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Sport Bikes Will Hit the Streets Next Year

 Yamaha Motor Co's CEO and President Hiroyuki Yanai (C), riders Jorge Lorenzo (3rd L) and Valentino Rossi (3rd R) and Yahama executives pose for photographs with YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M

Yamaha is a company with a very diverse selection of products that ranges through plenty of different industries, but one of the major businesses that the company has a hand in is motorcycles. Yamaha originally got into the small vehicle industry back during 1954 and since then has become a major player in the sports world. Recently, the company has been unveiling their 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and the R1M which will be available for purchase sometime next year.

The YZM models will both feature a 4 cylinder 998 cc power plant with plenty of other top features to round out an amazing set of bikes. The two Yamaha vehicles will offer an immense amount of power without sacrificing control or electronic amenities. The YZF models will feature a six axis gyrometer that measures the bikes dynamics during a ride while also modulating the throttle and brakes. This allows the bikes to feel extremely stable while riding at fast speeds and keep the handling to a comfortable and manageable level. The bikes are very lightweight, featuring magnesium wheels that come together for a minimal weight of only 439 pounds. The YZF-R1 bikes are constructed with carbon fiber materials that keep it light while also having an adjustable electronic suspension controller.

Yamaha YZM-R1

Both Yamaha bikes feature a nifty GPS system that can sync up with smartphones when they have available wi-fi connections to organize riding routes and keep riders from getting lost. The YZM bikes were inspired by MotoGP body styles and have the latest tech functions available, even down to it’s bright and stunning LED headlights. The Yamaha YZM R1 and R1M bikes will become available in stores starting February 2015. The YZF R1 model will cost $16,490 while the R1M will be slightly more expensive with a price tag of $21,990.

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