2017 Yamaha YZF-R1, R DNA - R TECHNOLOGY - R WORLD The 2017 YZF-R1® blurs the line between MotoGP and production superbike like never before.Top FeaturesCutting-edge MotoGP®-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine: The YZF-R1® features a lightweight and compact crossplane-crankshaft, inline-four-cylinder, 998cc high output engine. Featuring titanium fracture-split connecting rods-the first ever for a production motorcycle-the motor delivers extremely high horsepower and a strong pulse of linear torque for outstanding performance.Class-leading Electronics Package: The YZF-R1 features the most advanced MotoGP®-inspired electronics package ever offered on a supersport machine: a full suite of inter-related technologies, enabling the rider to enjoy the fullest range of performance with great comfort, control, and ease of operation.MotoGP®-level Controllability: Featuring the first six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) ever offered on a street-going motorcycle, the 2016 R1 represents the dawn of a new digital era where all riders can experience total 3D controllability.Informed Systems: IMU consists of a gyro sensor that measures pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as an accelerometer, or G-sensor, that measures acceleration in the fore-aft, up-down, and right-left directions… all at a rate of 125 calculations per second. By calculating each signal, the IMU finds the precise vehicle position and movement, and communicates it to the ECU, enabling it to control the bike’s systems.
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6, REFINED - REDESIGNED - REMARKABLE The most dominant 600cc sportbike with reigning back-to-back MotoAmerica Championships is sharper than ever with a long list of performance enhancing refinements.Top FeaturesBeauty - Technology - Speed - Meet the All-New 2017 YZF-R6: On track or street, the YZF-R6® was already one of the most advanced and successful supersport machines ever built. For 2017, radical new styling wraps up an even more intelligent racing machine, complete with ABS brakes, new suspension and new electronic rider aids.Unparalleled Racetrack Success: The Yamaha YZF-R6 has won more AMA middleweight races and championships than any other 600cc sportbike, making it the number one choice for amateur and professional racers alike.Legendary R6 Handling: Already one of the most nimble machines in the supersport class, 2017 brings additional mass-centralization to the proven R6 package along with updated suspension, for improved front-end feedback and greater cornering confidence.Thrilling Power and Control: With a class-leading, high-revving four-cylinder powerplant at its heart, the R6 already screams across the start/finish line ahead of the pack, but for 2017, the addition of traction control and D-Modes allow the rider to extract even more performance from the potent engine.