2022 Yamaha YZF-R1M_Review

 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1M MSRP $29,999.00. Yamaha has a rich heritage of building supersport motorcycles designed to deliver the pinnacle of performance on and off the track. Based on the legendary YZF-R1.

The R1M goes a step above: standard features include premium Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS), a standard Communication Control Unit (CCU) for data and lap time acquisition with your smartphone, Moto GP-derived electronics, and carbon fiber bodywork. From cross-plane crankshaft engines to revolutionary electronics such as the six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Yamaha's historical achievements have become the future of the R World. THE FINEST MATERIALS. Carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium are used throughout the R1M for quality, lightweight, and performance. Titanium connecting rods are 60 percent lighter than conventional steel to reduce horsepower losses and provide a faster throttle response. The R1M's wheels, oil pan, cylinder head cover, and crankcase covers are all made of magnesium, while a new carbon fiber tail cowl accompanies the existing carbon fiber front fender, fairing, and passenger seat cowl.

 

KEY FEATURES

• MotoGP-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine
• Carbon fiber bodywork with an individualized numbered badge
• Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension with NPX gas-charged front fork for rapid real-time automatic damping adjustment
• Cable-free ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
• Six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Integrated Communications Control Unit (CCU) - data logging and GPS
• Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) - an onboard electronic suite of rider aids
• Power Delivery Mode, Traction Control, Slide Control, Lift Control, Launch Control, Engine Brake Management, and Brake Control
• Aerodynamic bodywork
• Quickshifter
• Titanium, magnesium, and aluminum engine components
• TFT instrument screen

The Yamaha R1M was created to represent the pinnacle of sportbike performance  

and quality. The comprehensive electronics suite and high levels of fit and finish are topped  

with a serial-numbered badge, highlighting the exclusivity of the R1M and its owners.  

SUSPENSION. Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) is a key feature of the R1M chassis. The  

NPX pressurized front fork includes a gas cylinder built into the front fork axle bracket. Rear shock  

settings complement the performance of the front fork. A dedicated Suspension Control Unit rapidly  

adjusts the front and rear damping in real time whether braking, cornering, or accelerating.  

ERS provides streamlined dynamic tuning modes for both street and track, as well as manual modes for conventional suspension tuning with fixed damping. ENGINE. Cutting-Edge CP4 Engine. The R1M’s 998cc.

The inline-four-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s exclusive cross-plane crankshaft technology  

derived from Yamaha's YZR-M1 Moto GP race bike. By equalizing inertial forces at the crankshaft,  

the CP4 motor delivers a direct feeling of linear torque, giving the rider the ultimate connection  

between the throttle grip and the rear wheel. High-Output Engine Technology. Titanium connecting  

rods use Yamaha’s precision fracture-split method to ensure maximum reliability with minimal weight.  

Combined with titanium intake valves and forged pistons, these lightweight parts help achieve the  

CP4’s high redline and over-rev capability. The cylinder block is also offset from the crankshaft,  

reducing friction loads on the pistons and bores. High-Performance Intake System. The cylinder head,  

intake system, fuel injectors, and air box work together to enhance part-throttle performance.

  

And by creating a smaller and shorter intake tract, new injectors can spray fuel directly against the intake valves for improved fuel atomization. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION. Öhlins   Gas-Charged NPX Fork. The YZF-R1M features an Öhlins gas-charged NPX fork system. By utilizing a pressurized nitrogen chamber similar to a rear shock, oil cavitation is essentially eliminated to deliver consistent damping under the toughest conditions with unmatched ride quality and feel. Dynamic Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS). 

The YZF-R1M features the advanced Öhlins ERS system. The YZF-R1M features beautifully integrated bodywork and sleek, stylish lines which create an unmistakably aggressive, aerodynamic profile. R1M riders are treated to even higher levels of fit and finish thanks to full carbon-fiber bodywork, including a carbon windscreen fairing, side fairings, front fender, and tail section, matched to a polished aluminum swingarm and topped with a unique serial-numbered YZF-R1M badge on top of the airbox cover. A new-for-2022 styling update further accentuates the premium carbon fiber bodywork and stunning aluminum fuel tank. The motorcycle’s IMU sends vehicle data such as vehicle speed, lean angle, acceleration, and brake pressure to a dedicated Suspension Control Unit (SCU).

  

which rapidly adjusts the front and rear damping in real-time for optimum suspension performance  

whether braking, cornering or accelerating. The YZF-R1M features an Öhlins gas-charged NPX fork system. By utilizing a pressurized nitrogen chamber similar to a rear shock, oil cavitation is essentially eliminated to deliver consistent damping under the toughest conditions with unmatched ride quality and feel.

The YZF-R1M features the advanced Öhlins ERS system. The motorcycle’s IMU sends vehicle data such as vehicle speed, lean angle, acceleration, and brake pressure to a dedicated Suspension Control Unit (SCU) which rapidly adjusts the front and rear damping in real time for optimum suspension performance whether braking, cornering, or accelerating. The ERS provides streamlined dynamic tuning modes for both street and track, as well as manual modes for conventional suspension tuning with fixed damping. The ERS provides streamlined dynamic tuning modes for both street and track, 

as well as manual modes for conventional suspension tuning with fixed damping.

 

The YZF-R1M utilizes track-focused braking hardware, featuring potent 4-piston radial-mounted front calipers, stainless steel front brake lines, big 320mm front rotors with high-friction pads, and a compact ABS unit. The Bridgestone RS11 tires ensure true racetrack-ready traction with balanced road feel and handling. Developed on racetracks around the world, Yamaha’s Brake Control (BC) System works with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to minimize brake slip under aggressive braking or on less than ideal surfaces. The adjustable BC System uses the IMU to provide progressive brake force intervention as the lean angle increases which boost rider confidence when braking mid-corner.

Titanium connecting rods use Yamaha’s precision fracture-split method to ensure maximum reliability with minimal weight. Combined with titanium intake valves and forged pistons, these lightweight parts help achieve the CP4’s high redline and over-rev capability. The cylinder block is also offset from the crankshaft, reducing friction loads on the pistons and bores. The YZF-R1M features a cableless ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system that transforms the rider’s inputs into motion, with a full suite of IMU-powered electronic rider aids that bring new meaning to the term "rider confidence."