Yamaha has announced the price of the limited
edition YZF-R1 GYTR, which will retail at a staggering 39,400 Euros. The Yamaha R1 GYTR celebrates 20
years of the iconic YZF-R1 superbike, and it is limited to 20 units
globally. All pieces have been spoken for and apparently, none of them are en
route to India. The YZF-R1 GYTR is a track-only superbike. Apart from the R1
GYTR, the company had showcased the Yamaha R3 GYTR at the EICMA 2018.
The limited-edition Yamaha R1 GYTR adorns the red
and white livery of the Yamaha Factory Racing Team, which was used for the
Suzuka 8 Hours race bike. Yamaha won the Suzuka endurance race title for the
fourth consecutive year in 2018.
This Yamaha R1 GYTR limited edition features a
race-derived ECU (engine control unit) along with a CCU (computer control
unit). The motorcycle is equipped with race-spec Ohlins FGRT 219 upside-down
forks at the front and a TTX36 GP fully-adjustable mono-shock at the back.
Braking hardware includes top-shelf Brembo M50
monobloc callipers at the front. The Yamaha YZF-R1 GYTR also features an
Akrapovic Full Evo 2 titanium exhaust, which helps in considerable weight
savings. The motorcycle comes with a complete carbon fibre bodywork, which
includes the front and side fairing, fuel tank cover, front and rear mudguards,
and the ram air-duct.
Each unit of the Yamaha R1
GYTR will be tailor-made to the owner’s requirements, and the Yamaha Factory
Racing Team is assigned to take care of the process. Every motorcycle will have
a series number engraved on the top yoke, while an authenticity certificate
will be issued to the owner.
Yamaha hasn’t revealed the engine specifications of
the limited-edition R1 GYTR. The stock Yamaha R1 employs a 998cc, inline
four-cylinder motor that churns out 200 PS of maximum power at
13,500 rpm and 112.4 Nm of peak torque at 11,500 rpm, mated to a 6-speed
transmission.
