The new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle comes with next-generation R Series style, advanced electronic control, supersport braking, and suspension performance. It has a high-performance cross-plane engine. The bike is ready to take on the competition and its review has been written below.
2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle – Features and Price
Top Features
The new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle has proprietary cross-plane crankshaft technology taken from the YZR-M1 MotoGP® race bike used in the 998cc inline four-cylinder engine. Every component of this one-of-a-kind engine is designed to excite. The YZF-R1M is equipped with a cableless Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) system that converts the rider’s inputs into motion and a full array of IMU-powered electronic rider aids. That redefines the term “rider confidence.”
The YZF-R1M is equipped with an integrated Communications Control Unit (CCU) data-logging and GPS that puts factory superbike technology in your hands, including GPS-powered course mapping, automatic lap timing and Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) mobile device adaptability. The hlins® ERS system which includes the NPX gas-charged front fork, is used on the YZF-R1M. When braking, cornering or accelerating, a specialized suspension control unit changes the front and rear damping in real-time for optimal suspension performance.
The braking system of the YZF-R1M is designed for track use with powerful 4-piston radial-mount front calipers stainless steel front brake lines, oversized 320mm front rotors with high-friction pads a small ABS unit. The Bridgestone® RS11 tires provide real racetrack traction while maintaining a balanced road feel and handling.
Beautifully integrated bodywork and sleek, elegant lines give the YZF-R1M an aggressive aerodynamic look. It has full carbon-fiber bodywork, including a carbon windscreen fairing, side fairings, front fender and tail section paired to a polished aluminum swingarm and capped with a unique serial-numbered YZF-R1M badge on top of the airbox lid, giving R1M riders even fitter and finish. The premium carbon fiber bodywork and gorgeous aluminum fuel tank are further enhanced with a new style upgrade for 2022.
Yamaha engineers used comments from top-level riders and the world’s most challenging race tracks to create the R1M. The engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamics round out the package while advanced electrical technologies increase rider confidence and control.
Engine
An all-new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle has proprietary cross-plane crankshaft technology that is originating from Yamaha’s YZR-M1 MotoGP® race bike is used in the R1998cc M’s inline-four-cylinder engine. The CP4 motor gives a direct impression of linear torque by equalizing inertial forces at the crankshaft, offering the rider the full link between the throttle grip and the rear wheel.
Yamaha’s precise fracture-split technology is used on titanium connecting rods to achieve the most excellent dependability with the lowest weight. These lightweight elements when combined with titanium intake valves and forged pistons, allow the CP4 to reach its high redline and over-rev potential because the cylinder block is displaced from the crankshaft friction loads on the pistons and bores are reduced.
The new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle is good and has the cylinder head, intake system, fuel injectors and air box that all work together to improve part-throttle performance. A new injector can spray fuel directly against the intake valves for increased fuel atomization by generating a narrower and shorter intake tract. Compact rocker-arm valve actuation uses improved geometry to allow for more excellent valve lift than traditional cam-driven systems while reducing friction losses with lower cam lobes and lower spring pressure.
The YZF-R1M Yamaha Bike has to save weight; titanium engine internals, magnesium outer coverings, and aluminum fasteners are employed throughout the engine. A muffler and heat shields made chiefly of lightweight titanium are included on the R1M. This bike is suitable for best handling; the small midship muffler also centralizes mass low in the frame and as close to the middle of the machine as feasible. This bike best fits the high-revving engine, and a 6-speed transmission has close-ratio gearing. The input/output shafts are also “stacked” in the information to centralize mass and keep the overall engine size shorter front-to-back which improves engine placement in the frame for excellent weight balance. When entering corners aggressively, Yamaha’s assist and slipper clutch is used to give the rider more confident downshifts while still smoothly handling the torque of the R1high-output M’s powerplant.
Chassis/Suspension
The Ohlins® gas-charged NPX fork system is featured on the YZF-R1M. Oil cavitation is virtually prevented by using a pressurized nitrogen chamber comparable to a rear shock to give consistent damping under the most extreme situations with unrivaled ride quality and feel. The sophisticated hlins® ERS system is included on the YZF-R1M. The motorcycle’s IMU sends vehicle data to a dedicated Suspension Control Unit (SCU) which adjusts the front and rear damping in real-time for optimum suspension performance whether stopping, cornering or accelerating.
The ERS has manual settings for formal suspension tuning with fixed damping and streamlined, dynamic tuning options for both street and track. Yamaha’s Brake Control (BC) System which was developed on racetracks worldwide, works in conjunction with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to reduce brake slip while braking aggressively or on less-than-ideal terrain. The customizable BC System uses the IMU to give progressive brake force intervention as the lean angle increases, giving the rider more confidence when braking in the middle of a bend. This bike is suitable for exceptional stopping power. The YZF-R1M has 4-piston radial-mounted front calipers riding on huge 320mm rotors with a high-friction pad composition and is supplemented by a 220mm rear disc with a small floating caliper.
The ABS hydraulic unit is small and light with high-quality braided stainless steel front lines that provide firm but responsive control and feel. The Bridgestone® RS11 tires are fitted to the R1M and are designed to deliver real racetrack traction with a flat road feel and performance. The 10-spoke cast magnesium wheels have a lower rotational mass than traditional aluminum cast alloy rims resulting in less unsprung weight and accurate handling. The sleek aluminum Deltabox frame, magnesium subframe and polished aluminum swingarm all work together to provide a small chassis with excellent track-focused performance. It is suitable for ideal rigidity balance and fantastic cornering performance on the race track; the motor mounts utilize the engine as a stressed frame element.
Additional Features
The new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle has an aggressive, aerodynamic look, beautifully integrated bodywork and sleek, elegant lines. Full carbon-fiber bodywork featuring a carbon windscreen fairing, front fender, side fairings, and tail section paired to a polished aluminum swingarm and capped with a unique serial-numbered YZF-R1M badge on top of the airbox lid that give R1M riders even fitter and finishes. The premium carbon fiber bodywork and gorgeous aluminum fuel tank are further enhanced with a new style upgrade for 2022. LED headlights are small and light, allowing for a more streamlined front cowling design with good visibility.
The lights provide a more comprehensive range of lighting. This bike is suitable for enhanced aerodynamics LED front turn signals are integrated into the mirrors, while the LED taillight is elegant and extremely visible. The R1M has a full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) meter with front brake pressure and fore/aft G-force readouts that provides the rider with input from the machine. It has a street mode and a track mode that concentrates on performance data like YRC settings, a detailed view of the tachometer in the upper rpm range, gear position indicator, a lap timer and speed.
2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle – Price
The new 2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle is available at $26,299 only in the Carbon Fiber color option.
2022 YZF-R1M Yamaha Sports Motorcycle – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | 998cc, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0mm x 50.9mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Transmission | 6-speed; Wet multi-plate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
Chassis
| Front Suspension | All-new 43mm of Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension NPX fork, fully adjustable; 4.7 inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | All-new Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7 inches travel |
| Front Brakes | Dual 320 mm of the hydraulic disc; Brake Control System, and ABS |
| Rear Brakes | 220mm of the hydraulic disc, Brake Control System and ABS |
| Front Tires | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11F |
| Tires / Rear | 200/55ZR17 Bridgestone BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11R |
Dimensions
| L x W x H | 80.9 inches x 27.2 inches x 45.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 33.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 24-degree |
| Trail | 4 inches |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | 5.1 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gallons |
| Fuel Economy | 33 mpg |
| Wet Weight | 450 lb |
Other
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
