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The Yamaha YZF-R1 makes its return for 2025, featuring the same powerful 998cc CP4 crossplane engine, a comprehensive electronics suite, and the handling characteristics that have earned it 13 AMA/MotoAmerica Superbike titles in the last 14 seasons .
New for 2025 are lightweight Brembo Stylema monobloc front brake calipers, paired with a redesigned Brembo master cylinder. The fully revamped KYB front fork provides outstanding response, road feel, and chassis performance. The new carbon fiber winglets enhance the R1’s sleek, aerodynamic profile while generating additional downforce for improved front-end feel during braking and cornering. Additionally, the updated rider and passenger seat cover texture offers a balance of grip and ease of movement, enhancing control and connection to the bike.
Yamaha’s 2025 YZF-R1M, the brand’s highest specification and most exclusive Supersport model, features a striking color scheme, a polished aluminum swingarm, and full carbon fiber bodywork, complete with new carbon fiber winglets that give it an aggressive, track-focused appearance. Each model includes an engraved, serial-numbered badge for added exclusivity.
Building on the powerful 998cc CP4 crossplane engine, comprehensive electronics suite, and lightweight aluminum Deltabox frame found in the standard R1, the R1M elevates performance with its sophisticated Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension. This system utilizes data from the motorcycle’s IMU—such as vehicle speed, lean angle, acceleration, and brake pressure—to adjust front and rear damping in real time, optimizing suspension performance during braking, cornering, or accelerating. The ERS simplifies tuning with streamlined dynamic modes for both street and track, as well as manual settings for traditional tuning methods.
Additionally, GPS data logging is standard on the YZF-R1M. Yamaha’s innovative Communication Control Unit serves as an integrated data-logging and GPS system, bringing factory superbike technology directly to the rider. Vehicle data can be recorded with course mapping and automatic lap timing managed by GPS, then wirelessly downloaded to an Android or Apple iOS app for analysis. Riders can adjust system settings and upload changes back to the R1M for their next track session, enhancing their overall experience.
2025 YZF-R1M Features
- Full carbon fiber bodywork, including new aerodynamic winglets
- New seat cover texture
- Advanced 998cc CP4 engine with crossplane crankshaft technology
- Lightweight titanium connecting rods, titanium intake valves and forged pistons
- Variable Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) System
- Lightweight titanium muffler and heat shield
- Compact, stacked six-speed transmission with close-ratio gearing
- Advanced assist and slipper clutch
- Ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) System
- Six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU)
- Lean-sensitive brake control (BC) system
- Three-level engine brake management (EBM) system
- Four-level power delivery mode (PWR)
- Lean-sensitive traction control (TCS)
- Four-level slide control system (SCS)
- Four-level lift control system (LIF)
- Three-level launch control system (LCS)
- Integrated GPS data-logging enabled through Yamaha Communication Control Unit
- Quick shift system (QSS) with three settings
- Slim, compact aluminum Deltabox frame
- Dynamic Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS)
- Öhlins gas-charged NPX fork
- Radial-mounted, four-piston front brake calipers with braided stainless steel lines
- Premium 10-spoke cast magnesium wheels
- High-performance Bridgestone RS11 tires
- Advanced, 4.2-inch full-color TFT display
- Full LED lighting
- Polished aluminum swingarm
- Exclusive R1M color scheme
