After kick starting the trend two years back, Yamaha is back to
fuel the growing appetite for superbikes in India with the launch of
Super Sports 2010 YZF-R1 in the Indian market. With the launch of this
machine, Yamaha is all set to enhance the joy of Indian riders and
experience true 'Art of Engineering', which lies at the heart of
Yamaha's creations. Embodying the dynamic and exhilarating spirit that
today’s super sport rider demands, the MotoGP-inspired R1 is the most
advanced Open-class production motorcycle.
Yamaha
was the first two wheeler company to introduce the genre of super
sports and torque sports performance bike in India with the launch of
YZF-R1 and MT01, two years ago. The introduction of these machines,
illustrates company's aim of enriching Indian bikers riding experience
while elevating the current biking paradigm.
Signifying
the launch, Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & MD, India Yamaha Motor Pvt.
Ltd., said, "While the market for superbikes in India is still limited,
consumer response to our previously launched YZF-R1, MT01 and latest
VMAX superbikes has been overwhelming. The 2010 YZF-R1 superbike model
carries Yamaha's DNA – Performance, Innovation and Design & has one
of the most advanced technologies available in the world. Its launch
signifies our successful brand transformation efforts in India. In
future also, we would continue to launch products that will associate
the Indian biking enthusiasts with the combined thrill of technological
superiority and artistic brilliance."
The
2010 Yamaha R1 represents a paradigm shift in technology, performance
and controllability among litre class sport bikes. The R1 has been
designed to be the "Ultimate Cornering Master 1000" of the open super
sport class. Inspired by Yamaha's M1 MotoGP race bike, this latest
generation 998cc R1 features a crossplane crankshaft design with an
uneven firing order to provide outstanding yet easy to control torque
and an exceptionally linear throttle feel never experienced before. But
there is far more to R1 than just a revolutionary engine.
Crossplane
crankshaft technology proven in victory after victory on MotoGP
machines provides a high-tech uneven firing interval. Unlike typical
inline-four engine design, where the two outer and two inner pistons
move together in pairs with 180° intervals, the crossplane crankshaft
has each connecting rod 90° with a unique firing order of 270° – 180° –
90° – 180°. This overcomes the inherent fluctuations in inertial torque
during each engine revolution, and the accompanying peaky torque
characteristics. Instead, combustion torque continues to build, giving
the rider more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction
out of the corners.
This R1 keeps all the
technological superiorities developed for its predecessor: YCC-T (Yamaha
Chip Controlled Throttle) is MotoGP inspired fly-by-wire technology
used to deliver instant throttle response. YCC-I is Yamaha Chip
Controlled Intake which is a variable intake system that broadens the
spread of power. The fuel injection system provides optimum air/fuel
mixtures for maximum power and smooth throttle response.
The
R1 features Yamaha D-MODE (or drive mode) with rider-selectable
throttle control maps to program YCC-T performance characteristics for
riding conditions.
In keeping with this
machine's exceptional cornering ability and crisp handling, the aluminum
frame has been designed to offer exceptional rigidity balance. The rear
frame is lightweight Controlled-Fill die-cast magnesium, contributing
the optimum mass centralization. The bodywork does more than add
break-away-from-the-crowd styling with its more serious, less busy look.
The side fairing is smooth for a sleek appearance. And, instead of the
usual four-bulb headlight design, the R1 has only two projector-type
bulbs mounted closer to the nose of the bike. This position rams air
ducts closer in for a more compact, smooth look. In addition, the
rounded lenses are unique to the supersport industry.
The
frame has a combination of uncompromising rigidity where needed along
with carefully achieved flex for the precise rigidity balance this bike
needs to give the rider the full benefit of its handling and engine
characteristics.
The press-formed fuel tank has
a shape developed using 3-D simulation analysis technology. The
elongated shape of the tank allows it to fit neatly within the frame in a
way that promotes concentration of mass.
2010
YZF-R1 will be available in 24 authorized Yamaha CBU dealerships in 13
cities including 4 Yamaha Factory Shops located in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune
and Kolkata and is priced at Rs 12.5 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, All India). The
color options will be Yamaha Blue, Metallic Black and Bluish White.
Yamaha
believes that developing motorcycles is both a technological and an
artistic endeavor. It pursues a level of performance that transcends
mere specifications. The goal is to produce technologically superior
motorcycles that should have a deep and intangible emotional appeal. It
is what defines the company and this is what we call the "Art of
Engineering"
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