YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Bike Review

The new YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Bike offers the R1 that captures attention from the first glimpse combining top-tier superbike speed with beautiful World GP 60th Anniversary Edition aesthetic features.

YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Bike – Features and Price

Top Features

The striking YZF-R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to Yamaha’s heritage with its distinctive 60th Anniversary Yamaha Heritage White and Redline chain-block livery and numerous special detailing touches such as gold forks, gold wheels, Yamaha factory race-bike gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers, and special commemorative badging on the airbox cover. Yamaha’s proprietary cross-plane crankshaft technology is 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 R1 is equipped with a cableless Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) system that converts the rider’s inputs into motion as well as a full array of IMU-powered electronic rider aids that redefine the term “rider confidence.”The braking system of the YZF-R1 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.

The YZF-R1 highlights nearly 20 years of chassis technology established on racetracks worldwide, thanks to Yamaha’s sophisticated Deltabox aluminum frame technology and high-spec, fully-adjustable KYB® suspension. Yamaha engineers used comments from top-level riders and the world’s most challenging race tracks to create the R1. The engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamics round out the package while advanced electrical technologies increase rider confidence and control.

Engine

Yamaha’s proprietary cross-plane crankshaft technology originated from Yamaha’s YZR-M1 MotoGP® race bike used in the R1’s 998cc 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. It has an excellent part-throttle performance that is improved by combining the cylinder head, intake system, fuel injectors and airbox. New injectors can also spray fuel directly against the intake valves for better fuel atomization by producing a narrower and shorter intake tract.

The bike is 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. A muffler and heat shields made chiefly of lightweight titanium are included on the R1. 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.

It is best fits the high-revving engine; 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 bends aggressively, Yamaha’s assist and slipper clutch is used to allow the rider more confident downshifts while still smoothly handling the torque of the R1’s high-output powerplant.

Chassis/Suspension

Yamaha’s Brake Control (BC) System, developed on racetracks worldwide, works in conjunction with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to decrease brake slip while braking aggressively or on less-than-ideal terrain. The customizable BC System uses the IMU to give progressive brake force intervention. The lean angle increases, giving the rider more confidence when braking in the middle of a bend.

The bike is suitable for exceptional stopping power. The YZF-R1 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. This bike is an excellent front-end feel on the track. The R1 has an inverted KYB® front fork with 43mm inner tubes and a 4.7-inch stroke with full adjustability. Under aggressive situations, the shim-stack damping pistons improve the road feel. The bike has to make tuning easier; all adjustments are made on the top of the fork legs.

The rear bottom link pivot location on the fully adjustable KYB® shock is optimally situated to give superb handling and optimum engine torque transmission to the track surface. Internal settings have been updated to match the front fork modification. The R1 is equipped with Bridgestone® RS11 tires engineered to provide real racetrack traction while maintaining a balanced road feel and handling. The 10-spoke cast magnesium wheels have a lower rotational mass than traditional aluminum cast alloy rims resulting in less unsprung weight and greater responsive handling.

The slim aluminum Deltabox frame, magnesium subframe, and aluminum swingarm work together to provide a small chassis with excellent track-focused performance. It is suitable for ideal rigidity balance and superior cornering performance on the race track. The motor mounts utilize the engine as a stressed element of the frame, while the aluminum alloy fuel tank gives the rider a lower body connection to the machine. It weighs 3.5 pounds less than a comparable steel tank thus decreasing total weight.

Additional Features

The striking YZF-R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to Yamaha’s desire for racing and winning at the maximum levels of motorsport from the distinctive 60th Anniversary Yamaha Heritage White and Redline chain-block livery to the numerous special detailing touches, including gold forks, gold wheels, Yamaha factory race-bike gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers and special commemorative badging on the airbox cover.

LED headlights are small and light, allowing for a more streamlined front cowling design with good visibility. The lights provide a wide 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 R1 has a bright full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) meter with front brake pressure and fore/aft G-force readouts that provide rider input.

It has a street mode and a track mode that concentrates on performance data like YRC settings (including EBM and BC systems), a zoomed-in view of the tachometer in the upper rpm range, a lap timer, gear position indicator, and speed.

YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Bike – Price

The new YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Motorcycle is available at $18,099 in Heritage White and Redline color options.

YZF-R1 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Bike – Technical Specifications

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