Y2K - Yamaha R1
Lots of little tweaks
and weight is down to 174 kilograms (dry)
(PICS AT BOTTOM)

Technical Changes for 2000

• Modified carburetor settings

• Revised camshaft journal lubrication system

• New lighter transmission internals

• Taller first gear ratio

• Lightweight titanium muffler

• Redesigned shift shaft with additional bearing

• Shift linkage modified

• New-design shift lever

• New magnesium engine covers

• Lighter and more compact starter motor

• Improved aerodynamics, reduced drag

• Modified windscreen

• New-design upper cowl, side cowl and under cowl

• Redesigned seat cowl

• Improved riding position

• New shape fuel tank featuring:
  -5mm lower top surface
  -Reshaped rear section
  -Enlarged side recesses

• New riders seat design

• Forged footrests

• Revised subframe geometry

• Steeper tail angle

• Wider 60/55W dual headlights

• New-design 2-bulb taillight

• Lighter and longer high-visibility mirrors

• New lightweight fork springs

• Lighter oil seal design

• Modified lower triple clamp

• All-new rear shock absorber featuring:
  -Lighter forged aluminium body
  -Lighter spring

• Revised compression and rebound adjuster system

• Lighter 5.5mm thick dual floating front discs

• Number of disc mounting pins reduced from 10 to 8

• New front brake pad material

• Lighter, more compact LED instrumentation

• Smaller front brake fluid reservoir

A new bum & rear light - aerodynamics

These lights are wider than the '99 model - aerodynamics

The seat now wraps around further for more comfort

Pictures kindly provided by dragbike.com