Motorcycle specifications YamahaYZF-R1 1000 2014 Anti-hammering for grognard engines
the R1 cross-plane enters its 5th year without any engine or chassis modifications. Less agile and less powerful than the competition, Yam's sportbike still knows how to defend itself without being a scarecrow for the category. The manufacturer is preparing its weapon for the evolution of Superbike, and will only release its ultimate Katana when the parts are announced on the chessboard. What about 2015?
jostled by the current generation of hypersports, led by the BMW S 1000 RR, Kawasaki ZX-10 R and Aprilia RSV-4, the Yamaha R1 could no longer be content with its cross-plane setup to pound the table of performance.
Admittedly, its motricity and hot twin sound have charmed more than one rider, and its name still sounds like a summation of sportiness. But by the end of 2011, it could no longer afford to be a scarecrow in the hypersports clan.
the 2012 / 2014 version was therefore eagerly awaited. But clearly, the revolution won't be happening just yet. This YZF 1000 has upgraded its technology with TCS traction control. Its traction control uses speed sensors located on the front and rear wheels. When the rear wheel begins to spin, the control unit modifies fuel injection, throttle opening and ignition to calm the beast. The system can be set to six positions, plus, for the brave, an off mode. With its three on-board mappings, the 2013 R1 offers riders twenty-one electronic tuning configurations.
aesthetics, meanwhile, are so untouched that you'd need computer graphics skills to see the differences between cross-plane "phase" 1 and 2. The R1 retains its distinctive silhouette, arousing both admiration and curiosity. It knows how to charm and intimidate with its eyes, all the more so as the latter frown more finely. The position lights are now LED, extended by a comma of reflective coating; enough to give it tears of light. The lower fairing has been revised (really?), the new upper tee is inspired by MotoGP, and the exhaust heat shields have been redesigned.
inside, you'll find the irregular 998 cm3 4-cylinder engine: the ballet in the cylinders is characterized by an asynchronous ignition sequence of 270º - 180º - 90º - 180º (180° all the time in a standard 4-cylinder). This so-called cross-plane timing smoothes torque and offers greater driveability. Not to mention a soundtrack reminiscent of a growling V4, ready to give you goose bumps. Has the block gained horsepower in this R1 cross-plane phase 2? Nothing. There's still a full 182 horsepower. That's more than enough to give you a fright on the open road, and there's plenty of room for some blistering lap times on the racetrack. But compared to the 200-powered Kawasaki ZX-10 R and BMW S 1000 RR, the R1 lacks a bit of power under the wrist.
The on-board ECU has been optimized and the fuel injection system retains a choice of three mappings, reprogrammed for greater smoothness, better re-acceleration and more mid-range watts.
new R1, new parts. These include new, redesigned footrests, now with non-slip cast-aluminum protrusions for improved feel, hexagonal-shaped muffler tips, plus the fork crown and the aforementioned LED lights.
right, let's get to the point: cross-plane engine timing, traction control, variable-height intake cones, choice of maps, 6-piston radial brake calipers. The 2012/14 YZF-R1 packs a hefty dose of technology. A true heat-seeking missile, forged in the desire to race. But the problem is, the competition is just as sharp as it is, if not sharper, with extra watts.
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Purchased last month with 8300 km on the odometer. First Sportive for me, after having ridden a Fazer 600 for 10 years.
What a pleasure, and it's clear that it's better to have ridden for a few years before switching to this type of machine, but then what a really top-notch machine! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Fred13
Even a 2003 R1 requires you to spit in your hands to take it all the way and be humble. I'm not a pilot, and I'm well aware that I'm looking for pleasure, not to show off :-) Rating : 5/5 Respond to Fazerman
is this normal or not Rating : 5/5 Respond to erdeven
You can already shop around for insurance, but I'm pretty sure that not a single one will dare (for a disappointing price) to insure you for this type of bike.
I'd advise you to take a more modest approach to getting used to two wheels, and then you'll be able to move on to this one
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Positive points: driving position for grown-ups, but it's still hypersport, you still have to be a sportsman after all. It's my personal opinion that you have to ride it properly otherwise you'll dry out and have no fun, so you might as well buy something lighter.
Electronic management: very safe traction control in the rain or with cold tires... it's not just marketing!
Configurable 3-mode mapping, also very useful depending on riding conditions (road, track)
Anti-dribble clutch for those tricky downshifts, so you don't get caught with a nasty racket...
I find the brakes quite powerful
Crossplane noise with the akra
Stability in fast corners
Awesome engine, both torquey and powerful
Negative points
The price compared to the competition I find it not worth its price compared to European and other kawa much sharper
Personally, I bought it on a 15k special with akra, so for me it's a no-brainer!
No aviation hoses, outrageous cable grips at this price
Some aesthetic details
Weight of the physical machine to be taken along in fast trajectory changes
Original Michelin pilot tires pure...
In conclusion, I get a kick out of this bike - the engine does a lot!
I'd definitely choose this bike again, but at the price I paid for it!
I think I've covered everything, but this is just an opinion. I'm neither a professional rider nor a test journalist
Rating : 5/5 Respond to gg larsouille