2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Track Review - Cycle News

[@george.ptauner7767]

I have a 2017 S1000RR and ordered a 2020 M package but after months of waiting and compared the demo S1000RR M to my 2017 i decided to go back to Yamaha after 34 year's! And bought my 2019 R1M without sitting on it or test ride it ! And it was a sweet surprise! A fantastic bike ! Love it ! Can't hardly wait for take it to the track !! At age 68 !!😄😄😄

[@AGNDJGaming]

Thanks guys, currently in the market for a R1 and this has helped me decide on getting an 18

[@cyclenews]

Congratulations! You'll have a rad time with an 18 -- Rennie

[@TheVilouboy]

FINALLY!!! Yamaha listened and made the R1 ONE SOLID COLOR!!! JEEBUS!!!

[@vali69]

Lol am i the only one who likes the colour scheme of the 2015 initial release where the bike was blue and silver and had the gold suspension? Like god damn i love that look...

[@rishabhbisht7428]

Not about interview but this r1m is a badass man I loved it 😅

[@edwyn5354]

i only want the navigation function on that TFT display :)

[@Apollo-Computers]

Picking up my r1m next week, can't wait

[@sstatic6093]

it would be nice to have someone follow with a camera to see the whole bike going through the corners

[@vicati7536]

I want an R1M so bad!!!! Would look great working along side my 959, that way my 959 not racking up so many miles! 😬

[@nanaoseiboateng3851]

Tracking Angels are tracking.

[@0Oo..oO0]

Having ridden this track before, I would love to do that same comparison myself.

[@deathwish8339]

I love these bikes. I wish I could afford them.

[@deathwish8339]

livey oone nope only the R1S, 14k U.S. for a new, year old model out the door.

[@bellefeu4933]

Yeah.... All aussie products are like 20%+ more just for import tax. Pretty gross, actually.

[@abovethevlog9024]

It's above 50 lakhs here in nepal

[@jdord4838]

Great review, the R1M is definitely top notch stuff with Yamaha reliability and that's coming from a 2016 S1000RR rider..."Yeshua/Jesus is the way"

[@george.ptauner7767]

A fantastic bike my 2019 R1M! And this come from a 2017 S1000RR rider at the age 68 !!😄😄😄

[@johanhulle]

I cant seem to figure out what makes the R1M so premium? The standard one seem to have basicly the same stuff exept some carbon fiber and a different way for suspension setup, the Yamaha guy dont even seem to think they differ

[@vali69]

I think the suspension on the r1m comes as an option for the r1 and can be bought with the bike for around 3k pounds...

[@crisantomarcos1917]

#1 fan of cycle news!

[@ferretneck]

Just casually chatting as he hits the apexes

[@Gautam454]

Best part of this video is Rennie's hat .

[@cyclenews]

;)

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

The actual review section was great content, should have left Mr. SENIOR salesman out almost put me off watching the rest of it

[@nanaoseiboateng3851]

Helo Md. good evening from Ghana, i know i have loved bikes for long and yearned to have one of my own. Here in my country or anytime i get the opportunity to travel.

[@nanaoseiboateng3851]

Stanbic Bank Gh.

[@mayukhsharma8465]

damn its so cheap in US only $16699. here in inda you cant even buy triumph 675r with that money . the r1 cost about $32,000 in india not fair at all

[@psaunier10]

Mike 57 you can thank your governments import tariffs.

[@2391jessie]

21:28 Blipper sounds a bit finicky ("not very light"..."need to gentle")? What rpms and what PWR modes are we talking about? What about other rpms/PWR modes?

[@knunez30]

Awesome review! Can't wait to get mine.

[@ninja63639]

This will be my next bike but unfortunately it removes any need for actual riding skill or talent. Is there a way to remove all of the electronic aids?

[@sultanyarubi3140]

I’m R1m fan and as all of us know it has the latest generation of all hardwares and softwares we can see in the market. However, I’m wondering why no Brembo brakes system in this bike so far, at least for top model R1m! I think the latest generation of Brembo braking system will makes it the ultimate super bike. Please could you ask Yamaha this question?

[@cyclenews]

Reply from Aaron at Yamaha: "When developing new models, there are multiple variables involved in determining suppliers for specific parts, such as function, cost, feasibility for a specific development, etc. "We’re not authorized to speak about specifics, but for the R1 the new ADVICS mono-block 4 piston calipers was chosen and performs extremely well."

[@sultanyarubi3140]

Cycle News Thank you team. Just 1 comment about brakes performance: I have watched many reviews about the R1 and many comparisons with other superbikes, most of these reviews and comparisons agreed the main disadvantage in the R1 is braking performance. As I understand from them, there is “fades” issue with this brakes after some laps on the track.

[@cyclenews]

No problem. I can only comment from what I experienced over the day, and I didn't have any issues with brake fade -- Rennie

[@AnthonyHill77]

Sultan Yarubi quality brake lines can eliminate most of the fade

[@jacobtramel6293]

Terrible interview. So disrespectful and annoying to try to listen to both voices. The guy Aaron is a rep of Yamaha and expert in the showcased bikes - so why talk over him¿ 👎👎

[@Eternalmotors]

3:15 "Seven, Nine grand or something?" We all wish buddy. We all wish xD

[@cyclenews]

I said seventeen grand. Not seven grand. Listen again -- Rennie

[@thomastometich6767]

Please tell that Senior Product Manager to suggest a change in the headlight design on the MT 10

[@abovethevlog9024]

Okay IAM calling him

[@Epillon]

I wish you could’ve spent more than 2 minutes on the R1 because this is all about the M. Having just recently bought the 18’ R1 I’m trying to find some good breakdowns on it but they don’t seem to exist yet. More people are likely to actually buy the R1 and not the M as there’s already so much about it on YT but just 2 minute “displays” of the 18’ R1. Rather disappointing

[@ADJ1229]

Man quit your bitching😏, you've got one of the baddest bikes available. Nothing to complain about- I'm loving my 2015 What color is yours, my dude?

[@pramodmathur3465]

That BLUE R1....😘😘😘😘😘

[@satyex]

Objective base tuning interface!! That is Honda Fireblade tech!

[@bostontricolore6958]

2018 R1M rivals Ducati V4S... no doubt and thats a big price difference.

[@shravanpathak9816]

Yamaha r1m 2018 vs cbr 1000rr which one will win

[@vali69]

All liter bikes are kinda the same tbh... this also applies to 600s... you buy the one you like/the one that has the features you desire...

[@markoleci8222]

Bullshit^ cbr1000rr is underpowered. R1 would eat it.

[@abovethevlog9024]

First learn to do better you will win what you ride

[@Reaper512]

All I got from that is IT HAS ALUMINUM FUEL TANK!

[@roadtoad3484]

Thanks for the review!

[@chinustruth9176]

Great video by the way which is faster to you or by Yamaha statistics R1 OR R1M

[@cyclenews]

They have the same motor, so they are pretty much the same in terms of point-to-point acceleration. But the R1M is my pick as it has the latest Ohlins electronic suspension.

[@chinustruth9176]

Cycle News quick question which is lighter and which is faster the r6 or r1

[@jeanlucgarcia4292]

R1 2018👍💖

[@spearthumb7212]

Is the new R1 auto blipper compatible with the '15-'17 models? And if so, will it be made available to purchase for those models?

[@cyclenews]

No. The auto-blipper on the downshift is only for 2018 models only and can't be retro-fitted.

[@BMWsr-is2xb]

Brembo m50s? Steel braided lines? Electronically linked rear brake? Average brakes for a premium product

[@cyclenews]

No M50s, but the brake lines are steel braided lines on both the R1 and R1M. As for the linked brakes, this what Aaron from Yamaha had to say: "The front and rear brakes are linked through a hydraulic unit. With the Unified Brake System, operating the front brake also generates brake pressure at the rear brake. The distribution of braking force is based on input from the IMU regarding the machine’s attitude and lean angle at the time of brake application. When brake force is applied to both the front brake lever and the rear brake pedal, the Unified Brake System functions to control the distribution of braking force between the two brakes. When only the rear brake pedal is used, the system operates only the rear brake so that there is no unnatural operational feeling for the rider."

[@brois841]

Average only for paper racers... it's everything but ;)

[@admireinspire]

Did you guys notice the bike pulls right when you are under hard acceleration? I'm having to move my whole ass to the left side of the seat to go straight under 100% throttle.

[@admireinspire]

I guess it could be the minimal grade of the road.

[@MrPninja]

Awesome bike, have you tested the ZX10R se yet with electronic suspension

[@cyclenews]

Not yet. We're waiting for the bikes to arrive at Kawasaki USA and then we'll be on it. -- Rennie

[@JoseRodriguez-mp1bl]

I love my 2018 R1 🥰😍🥰

[@matyas.hunyadi]

which track is that?

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I've never ridden a sport bike.

[@nastyscorp]

What are you doing with your life ?

[@arikagusta6217]

These R1(M) & '18 CBR, which one that have a good handling?

[@labubabu]

arik agusta cbr confirmed

[@motaku_th]

Question: Does the R1's rear wheel have the same width as the R1M's rear wheel? If one day I wanted to put a 200 section rear tire on a normal R1 would that work too?

[@cyclenews]

We asked Yamaha for you. Yes, you can put a 200/55 ZR17 on your base-model R1.

[@motaku_th]

Cycle News Thanks!

[@cyclenews]

You got it! -- Rennie

[@brois841]

Friday, they use IDENTICAL wheels. I run 200/60 Pirelli slicks on mine.

[@asifahmed3185]

Still no brembo Callipers for the R1M, come on Yamaha

[@cyclenews]

That'd be a nice touch for such a premium bike. But the calipers it has are pretty good. -- Rennie

[@asifahmed3185]

Cycle News thanks mate. They are pretty gud but not as gud compared to the panigale and s1k

[@cyclenews]

True that

[@jasonbourne7321]

amazing bike 😍

[@brois841]

Does anyone know what type of equipment is being used in the on-bike footage? Whatever cam that's in/on his helmet and mic setup? I'd like to be able to do something similar. Thanks! :)

[@cyclenews]

It's a GoPro Hero with a Movo plug-in mic. The audio from riding is really crappy, so we're trying to improve it for future videos. -- Rennie

[@brois841]

Thanks! The audio sounded good to me.

[@yahushaking4367]

thinking about buying a first bike.600 r6 good or r3?

[@cyclenews]

If it's your very first bike, go the YZF-R3. Great bike to learn on.

[@FalconPunch1978]

Polished? Looks more like brushed to me. Fuking sexy bikes though, nice video.

[@RidingNomad]

I feel my 2012 zx10r is outdated and I need a new bike, I'm between r1m or panigale V4 base

[@darkknight17]

I know how you feel bro, but the truth is as a Yamaha R1 2010 rider your ZX10R looks awesome. We own championship winning bikes. They're not outdated my any means. Both of our bikes turn heads wherever we go. I used to think I wanted a new bike but I gave myself a reality check: The new bikes have 10% more power that we'll never use and electronics we'll never go fast enough and often enough to need or use on the road. Realistically I manage to do 1-3 track days per year. Max. When was the last time you flattened your ZX10R in 4th gear? Or ever felt the need to use 5th or even touched 6th gear? Nope never. Catch my point? Extra power isn't going to do anything. You're caught up on the marketing hype and aesthetics.

[@davidambra1573]

That thing is pretty nice

[@crossplane9894]

Hi I have just purchased a Yamaha r1s the base model r1 and I am curious if this model can have the redline raised 200 rpm so that would be 12400?? Can this be done and what is the horsepower difference between a r1s and r1 standard??

[@cyclenews]

We've sent your question to Yamaha and will get back to you with their response real soon -- Rennie

[@crossplane9894]

Cycle News the most important part of this question is asking the question properly Yamaha will obviously say no to raising the redline. I am going to raise the redline only 200 rpm over the stock 12200 to 12400. The yamaha r1s has steel connecting rods and was limited on redline because of this heavier rotating mass. But older models with steel rods rev much higher so I don't see a problem with a 200 rpm bump. I was told by many people that the Yamaha r1s makes about 9 hp less so let me know asap thanks

[@crossplane9894]

About 5 hp with the r1s

[@cyclenews]

This is what I got from Aaron at Yamaha: "The R1S peak RPM is lower than the R1 due to the use of a few different internal engine parts; the key one being the use of steel connecting rods in the R1S versus titanium connecting rods in the R1. This was done to provide the R1S at a more attainable price point while still providing amazing power all the way up to redline. We do not recommend changing the peak RPM limit. Yamaha does not give out horsepower numbers."

[@brois841]

If you're interested, you can flash your ECU using FT ECU. You (or your tuner) can change any parameters you want. However, I wouldn't touch the rev limit, especially on the R1S. I would say unless you track your bike or are just into the aftermarket scene for whatever reason, keep it stock. It's plenty of power and plenty good.

[@roguemars4130]

3:16 This guy thinks an R1 is "7 to 8 grand"? WTF!?

[@cyclenews]

17 grand. Not 7 grand -- Rennie

[@poltumolla9774]

Rogue Mars

[@dewywildon8880]

Yea he said Sevedeen grand or something like that?

[@youknowwhyimhere2307]

Does the r1m have cruise control?

[@DeltaInsanity]

I could be wrong, but I don't think a bike that was built with the race track as its priority would have cruise control.

[@abovethevlog9024]

Oh my fucking God ,you can't have everything in 23 grands

[@FiestaMagician]

can a pillion sit on the r1m?

[@cyclenews]

Yes. The bikes we rode had the pillion seat removed.

[@P.Kindavong]

My choice for the liter bikes

[@larryhouse2767]

A track machine. Yamaha should build a proper street rocket! (H2 competitor)

[@e.rod.moto.]

Wow that senior planner job sounds really interesting. I quit watching before the actual review started. Not a good idea putiing that guy in the video. 😑

[@emanuelgarcia3323]

Why a 200 tire on the M ?

[@cyclenews]

We asked Yamaha USA for you, this was their response: "The R1M is designed for the highest level of performance on the street or track, and comes standard with a 200-series rear tire as part of the overall performance package."

[@emanuelgarcia3323]

Cycle News I want to thank you guys for taking your time and actually doing the research and answering my question. I own a 2017 R1 and always had that doubt. Guess now I know what size tire to buy next!

[@cyclenews]

You got it, Emanuel -- Rennie

[@space.youtube]

y ZED f mate! I'll forgive the Yank saying 'aloominum' but you've got no excuse.

[@crisantomarcos1917]

huhuhu its to hard to think,one of my biggest dream bike r1!!! but im poor to have that kind of thing! T_T i hope someday i have it even it second hand 2016 model r1 T_T

[@stanislavcoros]

you look like u are not serrious trying to sell those stuff.

[@roccocarlino067]

If only the seat height wasn't 860mm

[@TempestHCF]

Already don't like this senior project manager guy. Looks very uptight and on his high horse to make sure his title as senior is highlighted.

[@Proto2o]

I agree

[@NoPhilters]

I don't see what's wrong with carrying yourself with value. He obviously sounds proud and confident of what he does for the company but he doesn't express it as more friendly oriented manner but a strong masculine demeanor

[@tuyenhoang5546]

Project manager is the guy who usually don't know shit about the product. Just make sure he's on everyone's ass to get the project eta and timeline

[@cyclenews]

He's probably forgotten more about the R1 than I will ever know -- Rennie

[@anuragsharma04]

j he knows what he wants in life more than most of us.

[@bhrbehavioralhealthracing30]

What you need to do to get some features is rip everything out, take away no spark from the engine. Sacrifice absolutely nothing to take spark away. Scientist said not much has changed since cars have been around since cars have been around they've only doubled in speed so we're talking over 150 years of manufacturing cars they've only became twice as fast. bikes the same damn thing since 1996 instead of electric fuel injection stuff like that. ABS brakes you don't need any of that s*** if you're not ride a bike. Take them off slipper clutch too heavy take it off. Not much has really changed beside them become heavy and unnecessary crap. Till date.... Don't mind my grammar cuz I don't give a f***. Here's my point RAKE/TRAIL:24.0°/4.0 in.WHEELBASE:55.3 in.FUEL CAPACITY:4.5 gal.WEIGHT:450 lb that's a 2020 Ll ets look at a r1 2002 399 dry 200bhp 05 387lb dry 184BHP so if anything there becoming heavier and slower. It's a sport bike don't ride one if it's not for you. You can't be all that big bro 😂

[@johnny-lk1rr]

2018👍👍👍👍

[@ObiWanCannabi]

they make out you get so much for 16 grand (now 10 if you can find a 2015) but compare the depreciation to cars. I could get an AMG c63 that will actually keep up or go faster than the R1, with way more technology in the car, like its not even comparable... the car started its life at 60 grand, i can pick one up now for 10, why the hell are bikes that are 15 years old still 50% of their MSRP, you can buy a half decent 2008 model with 30k on the clocks for 4and a half K, they were only 9 new.... If I was to get a 2023 model it would cost 18k, I could get myself a 06 R1, GSXR, CBR, ZX10 and a dirtbike for shits and giggles, fully insured for the same money. Is it worth all of those bikes?

[@JpOcDenver]

Keep your magnesium wheels and give me brembo brakes.

[@cyclenews]

I'd rather have the lighter wheels. The R1's brakes are still good, even if they're not Brembo -- Rennie

[@abovethevlog9024]

Better you trade it with the magnesium

[@2quick2come]

Upshift quickshifter, downshift quickdhifter? sounds like an automatic bike to me.

[@czt1137]

Ricardo Don Quixote it’s still manual because the bike won’t shift without the rider doing so. All this technology does is make it easier for the rider to up or downshift without having to use the clutch or let of the throttle.

[@2quick2come]

Christian Torres you are correct but as a new rider, not much skills is developed with all this new technologies.

[@czt1137]

Ricardo Don Quixote 100% agree with you on that

[@subhammandal2552]

@@2quick2come bro... Controlling the throttle of that R1M beast is not an easy task

[@mbal4052]

Do you even ride?

[@primedirective00]

Anyone else think the bare exhaust underneath looks like garbage? It looks rusty lol

[@nikbau7642]

I like the video, hate the accent I truly believe these types of bike should only be reviewed by pro racers due to the tremendous difference between riders skill levels.

[@cyclenews]

Glad you like the video. I probably don't like your accent, either. -- Rennie

[@nikbau7642]

Cycle News if u don’t like my accent then u shouldn’t be in America then, have a nice day

[@Bruce.Wallace]

What a ridiculous statement. Pro racers aren't the ones buying the bikes. Its every day riders and track day guys. We want to hear what the bike is truly like from someone who can firstly translate what it's like to ride, and also hear from someone who has experience riding a whole bunch of different bikes in different conditions. A World SBK or MotoGP rider testing this bike that wasnt sponsored by Yamaha would likely tell you this thing is slow and heavy.

[@brois841]

Not sure I agree with "p ch" however, when someone does review a bike, I would like to know their skill level and lap times they were doing at the track when reviewing the machine. There's a big difference between someone who rides on the street, goes to the track (various levels), amateur racers, expert racers, pro racers, etc.

[@hankaul6256]

❤ I love Utah

[@21335186z]

Subuki Hayazusa is better.

[@totalglitch]

Bahabaahbabba

[@21335186z]

@@dalonfrench789 Must be the heat from my Dupati Canigale heating the helmet.

[@advocateravibharti]

Plz make review of BMW HP4 😇😇🤗🤗 IF YOU already made then send me link 😇

[@milogiamanco2292]

8:29

[@ncjsgrki]

Too much blue on that R1

[@cyclenews]

Agreed.

[@TPWW3CAP]

Aum mane padme hum I Aum yamakanta khatuneeyars l Aum mane padme hum I Aum mane peme hum I Aum hiri shirthi vikrantans hum I

[@tewcbr150r8]

ชอบ

[@julianporte7677]

Pukka!

[@Gyzote]

The brakes have kept me away from buying this bike. BREMBO YAMAHA!!! BREMBO PLEASE!!! Your brakes are awful compared to them.

[@ramonpena3011]

Unless you are a professional rider you are not missing anything. Those brakes feel really good and progressive

[@jamesmelton5245]

Unprofessional interview. Wouldn't pay 17,000 for it either. Maybe 17 for the r1m and maybe 14,000 for the blue. Best value in superbikes is the big ninja though

[@justinphillips9246]

Lol

[@muhammadhusenattigoli1208]

R1 and R1M sexy😍

[@michaelhudson303]

Guy in the jacket is annoying

[@nishkarthulsie9803]

WTF R1M is over priced rather the buy the S1000rr

[@bostontricolore6958]

Nishkar Thulsie S1000RR is a japanese bike on quality control. R1 crossplane and different. R1 and R1M have a euro feel and the sound is amazing...

[@brois841]

Nishkar Thulsie, have you priced out the BMW with equivalent features? The basic R1 is the better buy. Agree about the sound and it has a different acceleration characteristic when pushed. Much more like an RSV4. Excellent handling which invites you to push harder and very stable leaned over. Unfortunately my 2015 doesn't have the updated electronics of the newer R1's. I wish Yamaha had a way of updating the rider-aid settings.

[@bostontricolore6958]

BROis The R1 is a great buy. R1M has the sexy ohlins and some other nice features. And special access with R1M owners group.

[@brois841]

Boston, ahh... the special exclusive access! Hehehe. I guess different strokes for different folks. I debated which to buy and went for base R1 with aftermarket (custom) Ohlins. However, if I were buying a fun street bike/garage queen/whatever.... maybe I would have chosen differently. Are you in Boston? Do track days/race?

[@bostontricolore6958]

BROis i like track days havent done any with latest bike. Previous bike was a Duc 1299 base. I didnt keep it for lo ng.. My plan was to install ohlins products and full Akra over time. But soon realized i didnt want to ride a duc superbike with a stock exhaust. That sucked and i wasnt ready to run out and drop 5k plus on a exhaust right away. You need exhaust to drown out the engine noise. Bikes sound like crap without a exhaust..