[barett]

Birds word is the new R1 is out and about testing. The spy shot lacks a certain veracity as it does seem to be an R6, however the rumor is 230+ bhp from a range topping homologated bike to satisfy new EVO WSBK regs...

http://www.motorevue.com/site/nouvelle-yamaha-r1-ca-se-precise--80067.html

 

[YR3]

as always it looks killer, can't wait to see more.

thanks for posting about it!

 

[u3c307]

They need to update the R1 anyways. Thanks for the post.

 

[YR3]

They need to update the R1 anyways. Thanks for the post.

they really did, finally glad to see it being refreshed and getting changes done.

 

[Red Hat]

I think you're right about the spy shot. That def looks like a current R6, not a current or future R1. In terms of the suggested specs, 230HP is intense and a little on the crazy side. Today's 1000cc bikes are already insanely powerful, but 230? Man, that beast is gonna need some good TC and wet weather power settings to be manageable in less than ideal conditions.

 

[YR3]

Yup, ABS is going to be needed, although you can do without it, it's still something good to have.

 

[Yamahahaha]

I would choose the ABS model every time. I don't want to end up needing it and not having it ya know? The non-ABS model is just not an option as far as I am concerned.

 

[YR3]

Me too, ABS is good to have and it's not much more to add it on, might as well get it .