2024 Yamaha Motorsports YZF-R1 R HISTORY. YOUR FUTURE. WE R1. Featuring next‑generation R‑Series styling, sophisticated electronic control, supersport braking and suspension performance and a high‑performance crossplane engine. YOU'RE IN CONTROL. MotoGP®-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine The 998cc inline-four-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s exclusive crossplane crankshaft technology derived from Yamaha's YZR-M1 MotoGP® race bike. Every aspect of this unique engine is built to thrill. SUPERBIKE BRAKES & TIRES The YZF-R1 utilizes track-focused braking hardware, featuring potent 4-piston radial-mounted front calipers, stainless steel front brake lines, big 320mm front rotors with high-friction pads and a compact ABS unit. The Bridgestone® RS11 tires ensure true racetrack-ready traction with balanced road feel and handling. LEGENDARY R-SERIES HANDLING Built around Yamaha’s refined Deltabox aluminum frame technology and mounting high-spec, fully adjustable KYB® suspension, the YZF-R1 exemplifies over 20 years of chassis technology developed on racetracks around the world.