2016 Yamaha YZF-R1'S': The cheaper R1

shyn · 9th October 2015, 20:45

So Yamaha launched a slightly cheaper version of their all-new flagship liter bike in the U.S. How much cheaper? $2,000 to be precise.
What's been cut back? Well, the S model gets steel conrods and exhaust headers instead of titanium ones, uses aluminium for the wheels, engine covers and sump instead of magnesium, and as a result weighs 4kg more than the normal R1. It also does without a quick-shifter but retains the high-spec traction control with its inertial measurement unit (IMU). You don't even get an 'S' sticker to show that you've gone for the cheaper option.
The engine changes are said to limit the bike's revs a fraction, and although peak power isn't supposed to be seriously altered there's no official word on what that figure will be just yet.
Source: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...r1s/28268.html
Pictures via Cycle World

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So do you guys think Yamaha will/should bring this bike here to India?

VW2010 · 9th October 2015, 21:48

Oh Man. That black looks like next generation hifi machine. Love the R1's but not sure 2K is differential enough to not get the R1 itself.

Compared to the bikes sold in india after tax, i gotto say this R1 is affordable if you are not in India

barcalad · 9th October 2015, 22:05

The dark grey looks the best in the lot. If launched in India, this might go on to be the most selling colour, I believe.

I personally feel there was no need to launch a 'cheaper' variant of such a cult motorcycle. Let it be as it is, lads. It's like launching an "Aventador (Standard)" or something. If you want to reach out to the common masses more efficiently, why not do something with the R6? Launching the R6 in India would just make things a lot interesting (or autocratic?

) in the 600cc segment.

Anyway, I am actually relieved they didn't go with a single seat on the R1 'S'.

shyn · 9th October 2015, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by VW2010

Oh Man. That black looks like next generation hifi machine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by barcalad

The dark grey looks the best in the lot. If launched in India, this might go on to be the most selling colour, I believe.

Since you really liked the black one, here's more pics of it!

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Via CycleWorld.

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shyn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,542 Thanked: 3,034 Times	2016 Yamaha YZF-R1'S': The cheaper R1 So Yamaha launched a slightly cheaper version of their all-new flagship liter bike in the U.S. How much cheaper? $2,000 to be precise. What's been cut back? Well, the S model gets steel conrods and exhaust headers instead of titanium ones, uses aluminium for the wheels, engine covers and sump instead of magnesium, and as a result weighs 4kg more than the normal R1. It also does without a quick-shifter but retains the high-spec traction control with its inertial measurement unit (IMU). You don't even get an 'S' sticker to show that you've gone for the cheaper option. The engine changes are said to limit the bike's revs a fraction, and although peak power isn't supposed to be seriously altered there's no official word on what that figure will be just yet. Source: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...r1s/28268.html Pictures via Cycle World So do you guys think Yamaha will/should bring this bike here to India? Last edited by shyn : 9th October 2015 at 20:47.
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VW2010 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity Posts: 2,946 Thanked: 4,553 Times	re: 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1'S': The cheaper R1 Oh Man. That black looks like next generation hifi machine. Love the R1's but not sure 2K is differential enough to not get the R1 itself. Compared to the bikes sold in india after tax, i gotto say this R1 is affordable if you are not in India
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barcalad BHPian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NCR/Patna Posts: 803 Thanked: 1,329 Times	re: 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1'S': The cheaper R1 The dark grey looks the best in the lot. If launched in India, this might go on to be the most selling colour, I believe. I personally feel there was no need to launch a 'cheaper' variant of such a cult motorcycle. Let it be as it is, lads. It's like launching an "Aventador (Standard)" or something. If you want to reach out to the common masses more efficiently, why not do something with the R6? Launching the R6 in India would just make things a lot interesting (or autocratic? ) in the 600cc segment. Anyway, I am actually relieved they didn't go with a single seat on the R1 'S'. Last edited by barcalad : 9th October 2015 at 22:08.
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