YZF-R 1 M and YZF-R1s: Yamaha preparing something big

At this point, to say that Yamaha has lagged behind other rivals in the Superbike segment is evident. His YZF-R1 takes about five years without receiving significant changes or improvements, and that’s a whole world when it comes to rivals like the BMW S1000RR-HP4, the Ducati 1199 Panigale , the Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycles dominate “the roost” at present.Even veteran also Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade introduced late last year, a SP version with better equipment to try not to fall off the hook.

Against this background, today we learned that Yamaha may be preparing their return to the top of the Superbike . This has already patented two new names in Europe and the United States: YZF-R 1 M and YZF-R1s , two letters (M and S) that could well serve as a surname for Yamaha launches two improved versions of the standard R1.

If the rumors do not fail, the Japanese manufacturer should submit at the end of the year a completely new R1, and as brands like BMW, Ducati or Aprilia could offer different versions depending on the equipment. A variant S could incorporate top-level components chassis (brakes and suspension), while the M version could be a reflection of M1 MotoGP and plus premium components, assemble other top-level engine to provide more power and perhaps new electronic solutions.

This latest YZF-R1M also could serve as a basis for Yamaha World Superbike back to 2015through the front door (like Ducati 1199 Panigale with his BMW R or your HP4) also favored by the new regulation EVO.

Will perform all we are saying? Maybe yes or maybe not, but it is clear that Yamaha is preparing something big …