Yamaha
R1 and Yamaha R6 Race-Spec
Yamaha
Motor Company has revealed the track-specific model of the Yamaha R1. It is a
stripped-down version of the street-legal R1 and is priced lower at 1,944,000
yen (£ 10,500).
Built
solely for the racing teams, the race-spec R1 is devoid of the road-oriented
equipment that is offered on the regular version. It is based on the
European-spec R1, not the R1M, as it is typically expected of the buyers to
swap out components like suspension for higher-spec, race-oriented parts.
Hence, this R1 lacks features such as a pillion seat, a registration plate
hanger, rear view mirrors, and body graphics.
Like
the race-focussed R1, the track-specific R6 is based on its European road-ready
model although it will be sold only in Japan.
The
Yamaha R1 race edition can be purchased only through selected race bike dealers
in Japan. Only a limited number of units will be sold, exclusively to bonafide
race teams. The booking will remain open only until December 21.
Similarly,
Yamaha will soon offer a race-spec version of the European Yamaha R6,
orderbooks of which will also be closed on December 21. Like the R1, it will be
on sale only in Japan, and it will have a price tag of 918,000 yen (£ 5000).
