Yamaha YZF-R1
A 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 model  | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company | 
|---|---|
| Also called | Yamaha R1 | 
| Production | 1998–present | 
| Predecessor | Yamaha YZF1000R | 
| Class | Sport bike | 
| Related | Yamaha FZR1000 | 
The Yamaha YZF-R1, or simply R1, is a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) sports motorcycle made by Yamaha. It was first released in 1998, undergoing significant updates in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2018 and 2020.