As Yamaha’s top-of-the-line superbike, the YZF-R1M seems to have flown under the radar of late, shown up by offerings from other manufacturers such as the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R. This is set to change in October, when online applications for the purchase of a 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M will be opened.
Applications for the purchase of the limited edition YZF-R1M – said to be the most exclusive production motorcycle ever made by Yamaha – will begin on October 11. The 2017 YZF-R1M is inspired by the current MotoGP race bikes ridden by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, and features trickle-down racing technology as used by the Yamaha MotoGP race team.
Targetted towards individual race teams, privateer racers and experienced track day riders, the online application process is designed to ensure that only the best candidates obtain one of the very limited supply of R1Ms. As part of the process, applicants will be required to fill in a comprehensive survey, in order to determine a purchaser’s suitability.
Carrying a four-cylinder 998 cc Crossplane engine that is claimed to put out 200 PS, the carbon-fibre bodied 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M comes with a whole suite of electronic rider aids. Weighing in at 200 kg wet, the R1M comes with Ohlins electronic racing suspension (ERS), six-axis inertial motion sensor, traction and slide control, as well as lift and launch control.
As part of the ownership of the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M, the Yamaha Riding Experience will be provided during the summer of 2017 at certain European race circuits. Planned to allow riders and teams to get the best out of their R1M, these two-day events will include machine set-up workshops and track sessions with current and former racing stars.
Coming only in silver-blue livery, with updated graphics, Yamaha has not released any details on pricing for the 2017 YZF-R1M, but we assume such exclusivity does not come cheap. As a rough comparison, the 197 hp 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R – which is road legal – retails in Malaysia for RM104,859 with GST.
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finally yamaha R1Malaysia. Jibby & Kak Ros approved!
Razak1Malaysia!
On one hand, I am a big fan of Rossi and I enjoy all the drama and rivalry between Rossi, Marquez and Lorenzo in MotoGP. But on the other, I don’t really care too much about which bike they are using.
This is really in contrast with when I watch WSBK. I care about the bike and which manufacturer going the fastest, but I don’t pay attention too much about the rider.
So ya, forget about this R1M being limited, give me a ZX10R any day, in Movistar colour please.
Only for Malaysia?