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| New Yamaha R1 Gets Traction Control Posted: 21 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT |
What’s up people? The addition of traction control, which by the way, is what Yamaha claims is the same system as used on the YZR-M1 MotoGP racer, makes the 2012 R1 a better road and track bike.
The new R1 gets styling tweaks, new LED riding lights, a new slotted top yoke and minor alterations to the rear shock.
It’s also powered by the same 998cc inline four-cylinder engine, with its unique crossplane crank layout and uneven firing order. But let’s not forget that in heavily modified form the latest Yamaha R1 has won two BSB titles, the WSB Championship with Spies and various superbike crowns.
Its main strengths, which are its grunt and sublime feel for grip on the throttle, don’t show up on paper. It appears to lack power compared to its rivals and is nothing special in a straight line either. That doesn’t stop it lapping a track as fast as the best of them, though.
Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of the 2011 print edition of Inline Performance Magazine HERE at the pre-order price for a limited time.
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