Yamaha has made some revisions to the YZF-R1 for 2020,
including changes to the engine, suspension, electronics and
bodywork.
Engine revisions include a new cylinder head, rocker
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control on the 2019 version was already ride-by-wire,
a revised system replaces the mechanical throttle-grip
assembly and associated cables with a lightweight throttle
position-sensing throttle grip.
ABS now includes brake control, so a rider can choose
between optimum straight-line braking or optimum corner-
ing braking. The addition of engine-braking management
means the rider can choose from among three levels of engine
braking. Brake settings and ride-mode settings are adjustable
either onboard via the instrument panel menus or by
Yamaha’s Y-TRAC app on Android smartphones or tablets.
The YZF-R1M features revised Öhlins electronic
suspension, which now features an NPX pressurized fork
and revised damping settings for the shock. The base R
retains its KYB suspension, but damping settings have been
revised.
Yamaha claims the redesigned bodywork improves
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the rider who is riding in a tucked position. As well, the sides
of the bike have been smoothed for better comfort. The R1M
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fairing, front fender and passenger cowl.
Prices for the 2020 Yamaha R1, which will begin arriving
at Yamaha dealers in September, start at $21,999, and R1M
prices start at $27,999.
MOTORCYCLE INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION
HEADLINES
8 MOTORCYCLE MOJO SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019
Revised R1 and R1M
Yamaha announces the latest evolution of its
flagship open-class supersport machine