2015 Yamaha R1 & R1M European prices disclosed

Yamaha has revealed the prices of the 2015 YZF-R1 & R1M in Europe. The R1 is priced at €18,495 (INR 14.11 Lakh approx.) Unveiled at EICMA, the 2015 YZF R1 is powered by an in-line 4-cylinder engine that displaces 998 cc. It retains the crossplane crankshaft and produces over 197 bhp @ 13,500 rpm, while the peak torque is 112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm.

The new R1 is around 8 kgs lighter than the outgoing model, produces an additional 17 bhp, while torque is down by around 3 Nm. The 2015 R1 gets features like a new TFT dashboard screen, lean angle sensitive traction control, full throttle launch control, linked ABS, 4 stage lift control and a quick shift system.

Yamaha also launched the 2015 YZF-R1M which is priced at €22,995 (INR 17.52 Lakh approx.) The R1M is largely based on the R1, but supposedly loses weight by using carbon fibre in the body work. According to the official site though, the R1M's wet weight is around 1 kg more than the R1's. Along with the carbon fibre fairing, the R1M gets gadgetry in the form of an Ohlins electronic suspension that takes data from the bike's inertial measurement unit (IMU) to adjust rebound and compression damping. The limited production model also gets a data logging GPS system that can be used via an iOS or Android app.

Deliveries of both motorcycles in European markets will take place in the first half of C.Y 2015. Reports suggest that the 2015 R1's Indian debut will take place in early 2015, while the R1M is unlikely to be offered.