2016 saw the introduction of a number of successful new models that have made a significant contribution towards the enduring popularity of the Yamaha motorcycle and scooter range. By offering an exciting and diverse line up of models, Yamaha has once again maintained its position as the leading brand within the European marketplace. For 2017 Yamaha will release a limited edition YFZ-R1M track and race bike that will be made available via online application. The YZF-R1M looks sure to appeal to those professional teams, racers and track day riders who want to experience genuine YZR-M1 derived MotoGP technology. Yamaha will also be offering a number of Supersport, Hyper Naked, Sport Touring, Adventure and Sport Heritage models in a range of new colours. In the Sport Heritage segment the XV950R will also have, besides the colour change, a new shaped fuel tank. All the mentioned 2017 models comply with EU4 regulations.
2017 YZF-R1M
MotoGP technology for track riders and privateer racers
Inspired by the MotoGP winning YZR-M1 factory bikes raced by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, the latest edition of the limited edition YFZ-R1M is the most exclusive production motorcycle ever built by Yamaha. This high specification track and race bike makes cutting edge MotoGP derived technology available to private riders and teams, and gives racers and track day riders the chance to experience genuine factory superbike performance. Less than 30 days to go before YZF-R1M online applications open!
Following huge demand for the highly successful 2014 and 2015 YZF-R1M models, potential customers will once again be asked to reserve their new 2017 YZF-R1M via the YZF-R1M online application process. Online applications will open on Tuesday October 11th 2016, and all potential customers will be asked to complete a comprehensive enquiry form. As the YZF-R1M is an exclusive high performance track and race bike, Yamaha's selection process is designed to ensure that the limited supply of the 2017 edition is made available to experienced riders, privateer racers and individual race teams.
2017 Yamaha Racing Experience (YRE).
As well as owning the closest thing to a factory bike that Yamaha have ever made available to track day riders and privateer racers, all customers of the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M will also be invited to join us at the Yamaha Racing Experience. These exclusive YRE 2-day long events will be run in summer 2017 at some of the most famous European race circuits, and are designed to enable YZF-R1M riders and teams to perform to their full potential. The busy programme will include machine set-up workshops and pre-ride briefings that are designed to help R1M customers become fully confident to use and benefit from the bike's systems. Following the briefings, all riders will be able to exploit the R1M's sophisticated electronics during a number of on track sessions overseen by current and former racing stars. Throughout the day all riders will have access to Yamaha Racing experts to discuss any technical queries, and personnel from the tyre, suspension and race wear industries will also be on hand to advise.
YFZ-R1M Key features
Limited edition, Yamaha M1 inspired track and race bike
Available only via online application from October 11th
Aimed at professional teams and experienced riders
Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS)
M1 style carbon bodywork / 200kg wet-180kg dry
Communication Control Unit with wireless remapping
6-axis IMU with Gyro/G sensors for 3D motion data
Banking sensitive Traction Control (TCS) / Slide Control (SCS)
Lift Control (LIF) / Launch Control (LCS)
Banking sensitive ABS / Unified Brake System (UBS)
998cc 200PS crossplane 4-cylinder engine - EU4 compliant
Short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox frame
Exclusive Yamaha Racing Experience for YFZ-R1M owners
Colour
Silver Blu Carbon Continued colour with new graphics
Availability
March 2017
2017 COLOUR LINE UP
SUPERSPORT
YZF-R1
Tech Black - New
Race Blu- Continued colour with new graphics
YZF-R125
Radical Red- New
Tech Black - New
Race Blu - Continued colour with new graphics
SPORT TOURING
TRACER 900
Midnight Black - New
Mountain Green - New
Yamaha Blue - Continued colour with new graphics
HYPER NAKED
MT-07
Tech Black - New
Yamaha Blue - New
Competition White - New
Night Fluo - Continued
MT-125
Tech Black - New
Yamaha Blue - New
Night Fluo - Continued colour with new graphics
ADVENTURE
XT1200Z / ZE SUPER TÉNÉRÉ
Yamaha Blue - New
Tech Black - New
SPORT HERITAGE
XV950R
Tech Graphite - New
XSR900
Midnight Black - New
Garage Metal - Continued
Rock Slate - Continued
XSR700
Tech Black - New
Forrest Green - Continued - with updated black radiator
Garage Metal - Continued - with updated black radiator
These bikes can be ordered from www.centurionyamaha.co.za
