One more season Yamaha delights us with two of its most technologically advanced machines, the new R1 Race and R1 GYTR 2025. Two bikes that embody the racing DNA that the brand has had since it participated in its first motorcycle race just a few weeks after the company was founded in 1955.
It was the Y-A1 – Yamaha’s first motorcycle – that made its debut in the Mount Fuji hill climb and took victory on its first attempt. Since then, the firm has won countless races and championships, inspiring this competitive philosophy to its range of models. Among them, the R1 undoubtedly represents the brand’s sporting pinnacle since it was first introduced to the world in 1998.
Yamaha R1 Race 2025 in detail
Over the past decade, the European motorcycle market has seen significant changes as rider needs have evolved and with ever more stringent emissions regulations, the Supersport class has taken a new direction. In line with this, the future and development of the R1 will be fully focused on racing and track use in Europe.
The R1 Race 2025 is the embodiment of this commitment. Moving even closer to the YZR-M1 Grand Prix machine that inspires both the aesthetics and technology of the R1, the R1 Race incorporates a host of modifications and enhancements to exponentially improve its performance. For example, the MotoGP-style aerodynamic winglets on the top of the main fairing.
Designed and developed based on technical feedback from the team Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP-inspired, the new winglets maximise the effects of the R1’s anti-wheelie electronics, as well as improving front-end feel and response under braking and cornering. Made from carbon fibre to add as little weight as possible whilst ensuring strength and rigidity, the winglets not only generate downforce, but also offer a greater sense of stability and bring the R1’s look closer to modern MotoGP styling without compromising the R1’s evocative, aerodynamic design.
For its part, the new KYB 43mm inverted front fork The R1 Race has been completely redesigned and now features individual adjusters for rebound and compression damping on the left and right fork legs. Each can be individually adjusted, with the right leg for rebound damping and the left leg for compression, at both high and low speeds.
Each fork leg now features a base valve, designed to optimise pressure in the cylinder by limiting or completely preventing oil from flowing into the lower part of the fork. This new arrangement results in improved damping response, greater contact feel and better overall stability. A new Kashima coating darkens the gold/bronze colour for a true performance aesthetic.
To improve on-track capability, the R1 Race is equipped with a completely new front braking system, consisting of a Brembo pump and Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers. Responsive and high-performance, these new brakes take the R1’s stopping power to the next level.
The radial pump features a piston that moves parallel to the brake lever travel, applying pressure in a linear fashion as the rider pulls the lever, resulting in a refined feeling of control. The lightweight Stylema calipers produce their stopping power through four 30mm pistons, and are designed to optimise airflow for efficient cooling, preventing a reduction in braking performance after continued track use.
Likewise, the R1 Race incorporates a new material for the Seat cover with a new texturewhich offers increased grip while allowing the rider to shift their weight with ease. When cornering, this helps the rider feel more connected to their R1 and increases the bike’s sense of stability.
He 998cc CP4 enginederived from that of the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP engine, with its uneven 270º-180º-90º-180º ignition sequence, delivers strong, linear torque. With a new high-efficiency intake system and specially designed valve lifters, this track-ready engine delivers optimum performance on the track. It produces 200 HP with a strong connection between the throttle and the rear wheel, making the R1 easy to control and intuitive to ride.
It is also equipped with Yamaha’s proven Microprocessor Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), which continues to use a lightweight ride-by-wire throttle position sensor (APSG) unit to give the rider excellent throttle feel. The APSG is comprised of a spring, slider and gear to produce varying degrees of resistance, replicating the natural, progressive acceleration feel of a traditional ride-by-wire system.
The R1 was one of the first bikes to incorporate MotoGP-derived intelligence in the form of a 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). Equipped with gyroscopic and G-force sensors that monitor wheel lift, roll and yaw, as well as an accelerometer to measure forward-backward, up-down and left-right acceleration, the IMU transmits machine state data 125 times per second to the ECU.
This controls the R1’s sophisticated electronic aids such as Traction Control (TCS), Skid Control (SCS), Brake Control (BC), Lift Control (LIF), Launch Control (LCS) and a three-mode Engine Brake Management (EBM). In addition, the R1 RACE also features Yamaha’s Quickshift System (QSS) and Power Select (PWR) modes.
Technical specifications: Yamaha R1 Race 2025
- New aerodynamic wings inspired by MotoGP
- New generation KYB front fork
- New Brembo front pump and Stylema calipers
- New high grip seat cover
- Fully designed for track use, all road components have been removed
- 998cc 200hp Crossplane 4-cylinder engine with linear torque
- Sophisticated electronic pack
- 6-axis IMU with gyro and G-force sensors and 3D data analysis
- Lean angle sensitive Traction Control System (TCS) and Slip Control System (SCS)
- Power Delivery Modes (PWR)
- Lift Control Forward (LIF) and Launch Control (LCS)
- Quickshifter (QSS)
- Engine Brake Management (EBM) and Brake Control (BC)
- Deltabox aluminium chassis with short wheelbase
- Aluminum swingarm and magnesium rear subframe
- Magnesium rear wheel and 17-litre aluminium fuel tank
- 4.2-inch TFT instrumentation with Track Mode
Yamaha R1 GYTR 2025 in detail
For an even more refined and race-ready track experience, the R1 GYTR features the new features offered by the R1 Race, plus a selection of race parts developed by Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GTYR) to leave no stone unturned in the quest for racing performance.
For over a decade, GYTR accessories have been strategically developed with speed in mind by the same results-hungry engineers responsible for Yamaha’s reputation for racing success. This includes the team behind Yamaha’s winning efforts in both the Superbike World Championship and EWC.
Offering optimised and balanced performance, each R1 GYTR is built and delivered by one of Yamaha’s specialist PRO GYTR Shops to comply with FIM Superstock 1000 regulations. Designed to provide the essential foundation for competition, the R1 GYTR can be further customised to meet the needs of each rider as they strive to reach the next level of Superbike performance.
With improved power throughout the rev range, the R1 GYTR delivers refined track-focused performance for all ability levels and with a wide range of ECU settings, customisation to rider feel and specific performance goals can be more easily achieved. The ideal riding position can be enhanced by the adjustable GYTR handlebar and footpeg sets, while the R1 GYTR’s agility is increased by the weight savings of each GYTR component.
The lightweight and aerodynamic carbon fibre reinforced GYTR race fairing, including new winglets, is available in black primer and also includes a set of GYTR decals, while a race seat further improves rider mobility on the bike. Race-level braking performance has been improved with the combination of new Brembo Stylema calipers with Z04 race pads and a further refined connection to the GYTR R1 brake lines.
Equipped with the GYTR Racing ECU and race electrical system, the R1 GYTR is a refined, track-focused weapon. In a further effort to improve performance, the R1 GYTR comes with an Akrapovič silencer (<100 dB), 15/42T 520 sprockets and a 520 race chain from the R range.
The R1 GYTR does not require an ignition key, as it features a GYTR on/off switch designed for the track. In addition, comfort in the pit garage has been improved with the fitment of GYTR rear stand mounts, as every R1 GYTR comes with a R-range race rear wheel stand. The combination of factory modifications, GYTR parts and the know-how of the GYTR PRO Shop technicians make the R1 GYTR faster and more refined than ever before.
Technical specifications: Yamaha R1 GYTR 2025
- New black fiberglass racing fairing with MotoGP inspired spoilers and decal kit
- New generation KYB front fork
- New Brembo front pump and Stylema calipers
- New GYTR racing footpeg set
- New GYTR R1 handlebar set
- GYTR Racing ECU (SST Specification)
- GYTR racing electrical wiring
- Akrapovič racing silencer with central damping system (<100 dB)
- AIS GYTR connector set
- 15/42 tooth sprocket and crown and 520 competition chain
- GYTR ABS Emulator
- GYTR ON/OFF switch
- GYTR brake hose kit
- GYTR racing fuel cap
- GYTR engine cover assembly
- GYTR Shark Fin Rear Chain Guard
- GYTR brake lever guard
- Racing rear stand and bracket set
- GYTR Steering Stops
- GYTR racing screen
- Brembo Z04 racing brake pads
Both the Yamaha R1 Race like the R1 GYTR will be Available at Yamaha dealers from November 2024.
For more information and details you can consult the official website of the brand or visit any of the authorized Yamaha distributors that we have in our country.
