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2018 Yamaha YZF-R3, YZF-R6, YZF-R1 + YZF-R1M

2018 Yamaha R1 price cut by Rs 2.57 lakh in India

Reduction in Excise Duty has made Yamaha India pass on benefit to customers and 2018 Yamaha R1 is now priced at INR 18.16 lakhs.

Yamaha brought Ultimate Motorcycling to the stellar Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) for its R-World press event, where we had our pick of the entire Yamaha Supersport product line. Better yet, Yamaha partnered with Bridgestone to help them launch the ultra-sticky Bridgestone Battlax Racing R11 DOT-approved track tire.

R-World is Yamaha’s way of describing the full Supersport line up, which includes the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3, YZF-R6, YZF-R1S, YZF-R1, and the line topping YZF-R1M. This gave Yamaha a perfect chance to show off some of its factory authorized accessories from GYTR, Graves Motorsports, and Yoshimura R&D. Above all, it allowed us a chance to test some of the mechanical updates made to the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M.

2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review

The Yamaha YZF-R3 is a perfect and sensible entry-point for motorcycle riders who want to kickstart their sport riding career. If you don’t plan on carrying passengers, the factory seat cowl bumps the looks up and bit and gives it the appearance of a racy little supersport.

The R3’s 321cc parallel-twin offers tractable power that newer riders will be able to become accustomed to, whether on the street or at your first track day for some advanced training. On a close quarters track like the East Circuit at UMC, the YZF-R3 has plenty of power to teach you the importance of throttle control and line choices. With add-ons such as the Yoshimura slip-on muffler, you’ll also be able to spice up your machine’s tone without too much work or a massive hit to your wallet.

2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review

In 2015, Yamaha unveiled the latest generation of the YZF-R1 and it was a game changer for the Japanese brand in terms of design philosophy, with track riding put at the forefront. And that philosophy has paid off in making the YZF-R1 a popular club racing and track day platform. Since then, the YZF-R1 has remained largely unchanged, until this year.

At the heart of the R1 is the venerable 998cc crossplane concept inline-4, which has an exhaust note that has become something of a fan favorite in the motorcycle community. With a seemingly unlimited amount of power on tap, it takes a serious rider to tame the beastly Yamaha.

Luckily, it can be kept in check with the Yamaha Ride Control suite. The R1 makes use of a true six-axis IMU, that monitors lean sensitive ABS, traction control, LIF, slide control and all other safety systems.

Yamaha India has announced a price cut on the 2018 R1. Launched in India in December 2017, the Yamaha R1 carried an earlier price tag of 20.73 lakhs. The price has now been reduced by INR 2.57 lakhs to INR 18.16 lakhs following a drop in Excise Duty on CBU range with the company passing on this benefit to customers.

Yamaha R1 is available in color options of Tech Black and Yamaha Blue. It is imported as a CBU from Japan. It appeals to younger buyers in its segment with a host of sporty features.

Specs

Engine	Parallel 4 cyl
CC	998
Power	200 HP @ 13,500 rpm
Torque	112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Gears	6
Top Speed	299 kmph
0-100 kmph	2.7 s
Kerb Wt	199 kg
Fuel Tank	17 litres
Wheelbase	1405 mm
Length	2055 mm
Width	690 mm
Height	1150 mm
Seat Height	855 mm
GC	130 mm
Brakes F	320 mm dual disc
Brakes R	220 mm single disc
Tyre F	120/70/17
Tyre R	190/55/17