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|battery          =
|battery          =
|transmission    = 6 Speed
|transmission    = 6 Speed
|frame            = Deltabox V aluminium
|frame            = Deltabox V aluminum
|suspension      =Front: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; <br>
|suspension      =Front: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; <br>
Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload,
Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload,
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Born to win
Born to win


With an exclusive new colour scheme based on Yamaha's Assen TT-winning MotoGP
With an exclusive new color scheme based on Yamaha's Assen TT-winning MotoGP
bike, the WGP 50th Anniversary R1 celebrates Yamaha’s remarkable Grand Prix
bike, the WGP 50th Anniversary R1 celebrates Yamaha’s remarkable Grand Prix
heritage. Featuring an innovative crossplane-crankshaft with an uneven firing
heritage. Featuring an innovative crossplane-crankshaft with an uneven firing
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characteristics of the 998cc in-line 4-cylinder engine for more exciting
characteristics of the 998cc in-line 4-cylinder engine for more exciting
cornering on the highway and reduced lap times on the circuit. A compact
cornering on the highway and reduced lap times on the circuit. A compact
aluminium Deltabox chassis delivers precision handling – and for optimised high
aluminum Deltabox chassis delivers precision handling – and for optimized high
speed performance the latest R1 is equipped with a new front cowl.
speed performance the latest R1 is equipped with a new front cowl.


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To celebrate half a century of success in Grand Prix racing, Yamaha will produce
To celebrate half a century of success in Grand Prix racing, Yamaha will produce
a limited quantity of exclusive 'WGP 50th Anniversary' motorcycles and scooters.
a limited quantity of exclusive 'WGP 50th Anniversary' motorcycles and scooters.
Based on the classic colour schemes debuted on the YZR-M1 by Jorge Lorenzo and
Based on the classic color schemes debuted on the YZR-M1 by Jorge Lorenzo and
Ben Spies in 2011, this very special timeless livery is inspired by the famous
Ben Spies in 2011, this very special timeless livery is inspired by the famous
red and white 'speedblock' design featured on Yamaha's pioneering Grand Prix
red and white 'speedblock' design featured on Yamaha's pioneering Grand Prix
racing machines.
racing machines.


This desirable and exclusive WGP 50th Anniversary colour scheme will be
This desirable and exclusive WGP 50th Anniversary color scheme will be
available on limited quantities of YZF-R1, YZF-R6, YZF-R125, FZ8, Aerox and
available on limited quantities of YZF-R1, YZF-R6, YZF-R125, FZ8, Aerox and
TZR50 for the 2012 model year. Owners of these exclusive new WGP 50th
TZR50 for the 2012 model year. Owners of these exclusive new WGP 50th
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engine noise.
engine noise.


Short skirt, forged aluminium pistons offer light weight, fast throttle response
Short skirt, forged aluminum pistons offer light weight, fast throttle response
and great reliability.
and great reliability.


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Ceramic composite cylinder "bores" are a "liner less" design with the ceramic
Ceramic composite cylinder "bores" are a "liner less" design with the ceramic
coating applied directly to the aluminium block to ensure uniform heat
coating applied directly to the aluminum block to ensure uniform heat
dissipation for consistent power delivery, reduced oil consumption, reduced
dissipation for consistent power delivery, reduced oil consumption, reduced
friction and reduced weight.
friction and reduced weight.
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ability to hold a line under hard acceleration is excellent. This frame features
ability to hold a line under hard acceleration is excellent. This frame features
a mix of gravity cast (head stock & front engine mounts & swingarm pivot area),
a mix of gravity cast (head stock & front engine mounts & swingarm pivot area),
CF (controlled filling) die cast (outer tank rails) and aluminium panels (inner
CF (controlled filling) die cast (outer tank rails) and aluminum panels (inner
tank rails). Each of these aluminium parts has different flex characteristics in
tank rails). Each of these aluminum parts has different flex characteristics in
order to provide the rigidity balance the engineers desired.
order to provide the rigidity balance the engineers desired.


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damaged.
damaged.


Extra-long, lightweight aluminium "truss-type" swingarm provides great torsional
Extra-long, lightweight aluminum "truss-type" swingarm provides great torsional
rigidity for class leading handling, agility and manoeuvrability. This
rigidity for class leading handling, agility and manoeuvrability. This
lightweight swingarm is made up of cast aluminium and CF die cast parts. The
lightweight swingarm is made up of cast aluminum and CF die cast parts. The
distance between the swingarm pivot and the rear axle has been optimized (597
distance between the swingarm pivot and the rear axle has been optimized (597
mm) for excellent "turn-in" abilities and rear wheel traction.
mm) for excellent "turn-in" abilities and rear wheel traction.
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!Frame
!Frame
|Deltabox V aluminium
|Deltabox V aluminum
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!Front Suspension
!Front Suspension
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