In 2015, when the DOHC inline-four 998 cc Yamaha R1 was updated, reviewers proclaimed it with words like “best ever” and “pinnacle of motorcycling.” The R1 was very good; the R1M was better.
The R1M jettisoned the standard model’s KYB suspension for Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS), a fork and shock similar to what’s found on Ducati’s 1299 Panigale. With this suspension, Öhlins and Yamaha have essentially divided the riding into different events (instead of trying to look at what the chassis is doing ever millisecond), and made the necessary adjustments to damping providing the optimum performance for that situation.
Yamaha also stiffened the front spring rate by 16 percent and the rear spring rate by 2 percent. The R1M came standard with Yamaha’s Communication Control Unit (CCU), which enables you to communicate with the bike through a tablet or smartphone app and upload your settings for the various rider aids, opening the door to Yamaha’s Y-TRAC data-logging program. A total of 21 different channels were available for analyzing things like throttle opening, speed, lean angle, brake pressure, engine rpm, and more. Yamaha sharpened the R1M’s appeal with a dose of carbon fiber on the front fender, headlight cowling, side fairing, and passenger seat cowl.
In MCN’s words: “Swathes of carbon fiber, electronic Öhlins, a polished swingarm, and a lacquered aluminum tank make the R1M one of the most desirable Japanese superbikes ever made. Build quality is top drawer and reliability shouldn’t be a problem.”
Manufactured March 2015, this example is VIN: JYARN40E2FA000219. Engine: N527E000615. The seller purchased the bike seven years ago and notes, “If you wanna have the fastest 1000 at any track day, this is probably the bike for you.” This is the video from the dyno session at EDR Performance.
The odometer shows 3,110 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Everything is fresh.”
Modifications:
Please see the following photos the seller provided with the build sheet for this bike.
Full Akrapovič titanium exhaust.
“Custom paint job done on race fairings.”
Dymag wheels.
GB Racing covers.
Rear spools.
IMA triple tree with Renthal clip ons and grips, and race switch gear.
Galespeed front brake master cylinder and clutch perch.
EDR steering stabilizer.
H2O Performance radiator.
Renthal quickshifter with Attack Performance rear sets and carbon fiber heel guards.
Braketech rotors and Öhlins fork internals tuned by EDR Performance.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Superbike slicks with tire date codes 2217 and 2317.
As a race bike there are no keys, the bike is sold with front and rear Pitbull stands.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Front nose a few nicks of paint off.”
Currently located in La Quinta, California this Yamaha is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any R1M stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
