What kind of crankshaft does the Yamaha R1 use?
The new R1 takes engine technology from the M1 MotoGP bike with its cross plane crankshaft. Crossplane technology puts each connecting rod 90° from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270°- 180°- 90°- 180°. The 2009 R1 was the first production sportbike to use a crossplane crankshaft.
Why was the wheelbase of the Yamaha YZF-R1 short?
Compacting the engine made the engine much shorter, allowing the wheelbase to be shortened. This allowed the frame design to place the weight of the engine in the frame to aid handling because of an optimized center of gravity. The swingarm could be made longer without compromising the overall wheelbase, which was a short 1,385 mm (54.5 in).
When did the Yamaha YZF R1 50th anniversary come out?
In 2012 the Yamaha YZF-R1 received traction control, redesigned upper cowl (nose of bike), and a special edition 50th Anniversary R1 was released.
When did the Yamaha YZF R6 super bike come out?
The exhaust system used Yamaha’s Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve (EXUP), which controlled the exhaust gas flow to maximize engine power production at all revs. This created a high powered and high torque engine. The Yamaha YZF-R6 was introduced in 1999 as the 600 cc version of the R1 super bike.
How to turn off the stop engine on a Yamaha R1?
Release the buttons, use the SELECT button to select “dIAG” (for the case if another text appears on the dashboard). After dIAG is displayed on the screen, press both buttons on the dashboard (SELECT + RESET) for ~ 2 seconds. After the diagnostic mode (d01) is displayed on the dashboard, turn off the stop engine button.
Why was there a recall on the Yamaha R1?
A recall is a manufacturer’s way of saying “ listen everyone, we screwed up on something we sold you, and while there is only a tiny chance of it actually affecting you, we want to make sure there is no chance of that happening…so we’re going to make it right.
The new R1 takes engine technology from the M1 MotoGP bike with its cross plane crankshaft. Crossplane technology puts each connecting rod 90° from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270°- 180°- 90°- 180°. The 2009 R1 was the first production sportbike to use a crossplane crankshaft.
How to get Diag on a Yamaha R1?
Turn off the ignition, put the stop engine button in the ON position. Disconnect the fuel pump connector. Press the SELECT + RESET buttons on the dashboard at the same time and do not release. Turn on the ignition (we still hold the buttons) and wait ~ 8 seconds until “dIAG” appears on the dashboard.