R DNA - R TECHNOLOGY - R WORLDThe 2017 YZF-R1® blurs the line between MotoGP and production superbike like never before.Features may include:Cutting-edge MotoGP®-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft EngineThe 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.