Yamaha introduces the new YZF-R1S targeting a younger and more adventurous set of buyers. Yamaha R1S will be offered in two color options – Matte Grey and White/Black/Red combo priced at $14,990 (INR 9,75,998). Positioned below the base model Yamaha R1, the new R1S is slated to head to company dealerships in February 2016.
Differences between the R1 and the R1S lie in the front where multi spoke magnesium alloys are replaced by 5 spoke aluminum wheels. Titanium connecting rods in the engine are replaced with steel ones while oil pan and right side engine cover are in aluminum as against titanium seen on the premium counterpart. In stainless steel and not titanium are exhaust headers made up of, while new valve springs are also used on the 2016 Yamaha R1S.
The R1S is a good USD 2,000 cheaper than the regular version, thanks to replacement of several Titanium parts.On the base variant, quick shifter is offered as an option. It also receives titanium muffler and electronic package with six axis Inertial Measurement Unit with traction control, wheelie control, launch control and slide control package. There is also a weight difference between 2016 Yamaha R1S and R1 with former weighing 203 kgs, 4 kgs heavier than the R1.
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Other tech specs of the 2016 Yamaha R1S include a 998cc liquid cooled DOHC 16 valves in-line four engine mated to a 6 speed transmission. Front suspension is a 43mm KYB inverted fork, three way adjustable for spring preload with compression and rebound damping. Rear suspension is KYB gas charge shock with four way adjustable for spring preload, high/low speed and compression with rebound damping. Wheelbase is at 55.3 inches while fuel tank capacity stands at 4.5 gallons.