MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA
Yamaha Racing is the sports division of the motorcycle company Yamaha Motor .
Yamaha has been involved in the world of racing since its birth , in which it won the 3rd edition of the prestigious uphill race on the Mount Fuji circuit with the "YA-1", the first model built by the house.
From 2021 the Moster Energy Yamaha team will have Fabio Quartararo and Maverick Viñales as riders.
While Valentino Rossi will race with the Petronas Yamaha SRT Team together with Franco Morbidelli.
Yamaha YZR-M1
ENGINE
1000cc
Liquid-cooled 1000cc in-line four-cylinder with cross-deck crankshaft
POWER
Over 240 horses
176KW
FRAME
Double-tube aluminum Delta Box with multi-adjustable steering geometry.
Aluminum / CFRP swingarm
SUSPENSIONS
Öhlins
inverted front fork and Öhlins rear shock absorber
TRANSMISSION
Six-speed cassette gearbox
with alternative gear ratios available
ECU
By Marelli
in accordance with FIM regulations
WHEELS
Forged magnesium
17 "front and rear
TIRES
Michelin
17 "front and rear, available as slick and wet tires
BRAKES
Brembo, two 320mm or 340mm carbon front discs,
two four-piston calipers. Single stainless steel rear disc, two / four piston caliper
WEIGHT
Over 157kg
in compliance with FIM regulations
Useful links
Team site link: www.yamaha-racing.com/