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Yamaha can look back on a remarkable 60 years in Grand Prix racing and is celebrating with the “World GP 60th Anniversary” series, for which the R1, R7, R3 and R125 models were redesigned. They got a pure white fairing, with horizontal red stripe. Gold rims, a red front wheel cover, a yellow race number and an anniversary emblem complete the look.
The special models are expected to be in the showrooms from the first quarter of 2022.
Highlights of the “World GP 60th Anniversary” models.
- White fairing with red Speedblock graphics
- Special “60th Anniversary” emblem
- Red stripe along top of tank and rear end
- Red front wheel cover
- Yellow front number plate
- Gold colored rims
R1 “World GP 60th Anniversary” highlights
- 998 cc crossplane inline four-cylinder engine with 147 kW (200 hp)
- State-of-the-art electronic assistance systems
- 6-axis IMU measures movement in every direction
- Performance modes (PWR)
- Lean Traction Control System (TCS) / Slide Control System (SCS)
- Quick Shift System (QSS)
- Brake Control two modes and cornering ABS
- Engine Brake Management (EBM) system with three modes
- Ride-by-wire APSG throttle body
- Deltabox aluminum frame with short wheelbase
- Reinforced swingarm / magnesium rear frame
- Magnesium wheels, 17 liter aluminum fuel tank
- LCD cockpit with TFT technology
- M1-style fairing
Highlights of the R7 “World GP 60th Anniversary
- Compact, high-torque 689 cc CP2 engine
- Ultra-compact design with pure R-series DNA
- Extremely aerodynamic fairing
- High-quality 41 mm upside-down fork
- Articulated monocross rear suspension with newly developed shock absorber
- Anti-hopping clutch
- Lightweight tubular frame with aluminum center brace for optimized frame strength
- Stub handlebars and lightweight footpeg system
- Sporty and adaptable crouched riding position
- Aggressive R-series front end with dual LED position lights
- Powerful central LED headlight
- Lightweight 10-spoke rims
- Radial front brake calipers with radial Brembo master cylinder
- Supersport cockpit design with full LCD instruments
- Central, M-shaped air intake in the front fairing
- Powerful 298 mm front and 245 mm rear brakes
- Slim 13-liter fuel tank with deep knee recesses
- R-series style rear end
- Front wheel: 120/70, rear wheel: 190/55
Highlights of the R3 “World GP 60th Anniversary
- Ultimate Yamaha lightweight supersports bike
- High-revving, liquid-cooled, 321 cc twin-cylinder in-line engine
- Compact lightweight chassis made of high tensile steel tubing
- Radical M1 MotoGP®-style design
- Dual R1-style headlights with LED headlamps and position lights
- Sculpted fuel tank and low handlebars for excellent sporting ergonomics
- 37 mm upside-down front fork and monocross rear shock
- Easy-to-read LCD multifunction instrumentation
- Improved riding performance, outstanding reliability and low fuel consumption
- Balanced 50:50 weight distribution for agile handling
- DNA of the R Series
R125 “World GP 60th Anniversary” highlights
- High-tech 125 cc engine with variable valve timing
- Outstanding fuel efficiency
- Compact delta box frame
- Lightweight aluminum swingarm
- Anti-hopping clutch (A&S) for optimum handling
- R-series design with LED dual headlights
- 11 liter fuel tank
- Cockpit designed in the style of the M1 MotoGP bike
- Easy-to-read LCD instruments
- Sporty and comfortable riding position
- Wide rear tire with 140 cross-section
- Excellent braking performance
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