Yamaha isn’t pulling the plug on the R1 afterall.
With the 2025 model, Yamaha is introducing MotoGP-style carbon fibre aero winglets, updated suspension, and upgraded Brembo Stylema brakes to the YZF-R1 & YZF-R1M.
Of the two, the R1M is the pricier and more specced-out, being equipped with carbon bodywork, and an electronic suspension which tweaks the damping in real time, with the help of the IMU, on the basis of acceleration / braking force, lean angle, and vehicle speed.
Yamaha hasn’t changed much on this front, and the R1 continues to be powered by a 998 cc in-line 4, generating 200 bhp and 113 Nm torque.
The YZF-R1 & YZF-R1M will be launched and sold in the USA soon. Europe will also receive the motorcycles, but as track-only options, since the 1-litre engine doesn’t comply with Euro6 emission standards.
Given the strict BS6.2 emission standards, it remains unlikely that Yamaha will consider bringing the 2025 R1 to India, since not many in our market would opt for a track-only motorcycle.