Yamaha YZR-M1 Movistar
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Overview
Yamaha YZR-M1 1000
The 2012 Yamaha YZR-M1 1,000cc inline four-cylinder
machine will be ridden by factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, as well as
satellite riders Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow on the Monster Yamaha Tech 3
squad, as they attempt to overturn the Honda supremacy in 2012.
In accordance with the change in MotoGP regulations coming into effect from this year, the new M1 is powered by a 1,000cc (instead of last years 800cc) inline-four with crossplane crankshaft, with a power output of more than 240bhp.
The 2012 Yamaha YZR-M1 also gets an updated aluminum twin tube deltabox chassis with multi-adjustable steering geometry, adjustable aluminum swingarm, 6-speed cassette-type gearbox (with alternative gear ratios available), 16.5-inch forged magnesium wheels, Bridgeston tires, fully adjustable Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes twin 320mm carbon discs at the front, with two 4-piston calipers and single rear disc with 2-piston caliper. As per FIM regulations, the bike weighs 157 kilos, dry.
Technical Specifications of the 2012 Yamaha YZR-M1:
Engine: 1000cc liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder, four stroke Power: more than 240 horsepower (176kW) Transmission: 6-speed extractable with various choices reports Chassis: Aluminum twin tube, with various geometrical possibilities of steering angle, distance, height. Aluminum swingarm Suspension: Ohlins inverted fork and rear shock, all adjustable for preload, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable high and low speeds. Various rear suspension available Looking for: MFR, diameter 16.5 inches front and rear Tires: Bridgestone, 16.5 inches diameter Brakes: Brembo,. two 320mm carbon fiber and double clamp with 4 opposed pistons. Single stainless steel rear disc brake caliper 2-piston calipers Weight: 157 kg according to FIM regulations