HomeBike News2018 Yamaha R1 price cut by Rs 2.57 lakh in India

2018 Yamaha R1 price cut by Rs 2.57 lakh in India

Yamaha India has announced a price cut on the 2018 R1. Launched in India in December 2017, the Yamaha R1 carried an earlier price tag of 20.73 lakhs. The price has now been reduced by INR 2.57 lakhs to INR 18.16 lakhs following a drop in Excise Duty on CBU range with the company passing on this benefit to customers.

Yamaha R1 is available in color options of Tech Black and Yamaha Blue. It is imported as a CBU from Japan. It appeals to younger buyers in its segment with a host of sporty features.

The Japanese automaker has stated that the R1 is developed as a flagship model of racing circuits with MotoGP class leading performance. The Yamaha R1 gets Quick Shift System with minimal chassis disruption, full throttle clutchless upshift and Lift Control System. It is fitted with a massive 17 liter fuel tank due to which riders can travel upto 300 kms with a full tank. The R1 is powered by a 998cc, four cylinder engine offering 200 hp peak power at 13,500 rpm and 112.4 Nm peak torque at 11,500 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox.

The fully faired Yamaha R1 gets sporty front fairing, two small LED headlamps with LED DRLs and a sleek rear end. It also receives a fully adjustable suspension set up and high performance braking with ABS and a 6 axis Inertial Measurement Unit with an electronic safety package.

In terms of competition, the Yamaha R1 competes with the Honda CBR1000RR (Fireblade), Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Specs

EngineParallel 4 cyl
CC998
Power200 HP @ 13,500 rpm
Torque112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Gears6
Top Speed 299 kmph
0-100 kmph2.7 s
Kerb Wt199 kg
Fuel Tank17 litres
Wheelbase1405 mm
Length2055 mm
Width 690 mm
Height1150 mm
Seat Height855 mm
GC130 mm
Brakes F320 mm dual disc
Brakes R220 mm single disc
Tyre F120/70/17
Tyre R190/55/17
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