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2023 Sees the Release of a 25th Anniversary Yamaha YZF-R1

In 1998, Yamaha released the first YZF-R1. The MotoGP victories of Valentino Rossi and Team Blue throughout the 2000s contributed to the superbike’s growth during the previous 25 years. Although Yamaha hasn’t announced any plans to recognise that 25-year milestone, media outlets continue to make predictions.

Japan’s Young Machine is the leading speculator. The journal undoubtedly has a successful track record because many of the “rumours” it published came true. In the October 2022 edition of Young Machine, the publication expands on R1’s 25th-anniversary theme and renders all the potential outcomes.

Yamaha YZF-R1 2023
Yamaha YZF-R1 2023

As far as thoughts go, the artist has huge ideas. He gives the renowned litre bike MotoGP-inspired winglets and a livery similar to the Yamaha YZF-R1 from 1998. The reimagined R1 even incorporates the YZF emblem along the side fairing in the dazzling Yamaha white and red race colours of the 1990s.

Specifications

Although Young Machine alters the superbike’s bodywork and paints job, official documentation support Yamaha’s plan to release a new R1 model in 2023. A YZF1000W item appeared on the FIM Recognized Competition Vehicles file in June 2022. The YZF1000W is classified as a “Road racing” model in the document and is powered by a 998cc, four-stroke engine.

Given that this new litre bike entry is a race-ready R1, it is logical to presume that the track-only YZF-R6 Race’s YZF600W moniker applies to it. The key question, however, is whether the closed circuit model affects the manufacturing unit.

In past years, many anticipated that an improved R1 would introduce Yamaha’s seamless gearbox. Sadly, there was no such communication with the 2020 upgrade. The bLU cRU already has patents for a road-going seamless gearbox unit, but it’s unclear if the company abandoned the project because of homologation requirements or production limitations.

When we say that the upgraded transmission would be a welcome sight in the sector, we believe to speak for all sportbike enthusiasts. Of course, adding a MotoGP winglet set and a 25th-anniversary livery wouldn’t be a terrible idea either.

Andrew Nelson
Andrew Nelsonhttp://www.bikersinsider.com
Andrew Nelson is an Editor at Bikers Insider, He has been a Passionate motorcycle rider since age 10, Andrew has close to a decade of Motorcycle industry experience, initially working in an online, magazine and has now transitioned into a full-time blog writer, Andrew prefers touring-style motorcycles, his favorite motorbike is Africa Twin. He is obsessed with keeping up to date with all the latest tech in the motorcycle industry, Andrew is also a keen swimmer and he can usually be found training in his local swimming pool. Words from Andrew: Beyond my love of adventure and riding a motorcycle, sharing stories and my experience with other fellow riders is another passion of mine, I hope sharing my stories and experience will inspire anyone interested in motorcycle adventures.

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