Yamaha in collaboration with Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) has developed the Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas Moto GP replica. This limited edition bike will come with a 46 numbering on it, so as to celebrate 46 years of Petronas.
However, Yamaha is only planning to put this bike on sale in Europe only.
Design
The design of the Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas Moto GP is going to be the same as the Yamaha Moto GP YZR-M1. Meanwhile, it will be equipped with the Genuine Yamaha Technology for Racing with many other features. The features on offer are the carbon fairing kit, Moto GP winglets, and the racing footpegs. However, it will offer a sloping fuel tank, stepped-up seat, LED headlight unit, and a digital instrument cluster.
Engine Specifications
When talking about the numbers Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas Moto GP limited edition runs on a 998cc liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder DOHC engine. Meanwhile, the transmission works under a 6-speed gearbox. The engine produces a massive 197bhp of power and 112.4Nm of torque.
Safety Features
The safety features include the Brembo sourced disc brakes for both front and rear with dual-channel ABS and Michelin tyres. Along with the top-notch braking capacity, Yamaha will also offer ECU, quick action throttle, and steering dampers that are designed for racing to enhance the performance.
Pricing
Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas Moto GP which will be a limited edition bike can come with a price tag of €46,000 (40.60 lakhs). However, the limited-edition bike will be on sale in Europe only.
Accessories and Services
The company is also proving a lot of value-added services and accessories with the Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas Moto GP edition. Every customer will get a Petronas Yamaha SRT polo t-shirt, KYT Helmet, and VIP guest pass for a Moto GP race according to the customer’s preference.