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2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 YZF-R6 Colours

Trev by Trev
October 16, 2015
in Latest Bikes, Motorcycle News, Yamaha, Yamaha News
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New 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 YZF-R6 Colours unveiled at MotoGP

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha has revealed the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1, special YZF-R1M and YZF-R6 at the Phillip Island MotoGP.

In order to help celebrate 60 years of passion and innovation, Yamaha is offering the new R1 and R6 in a 60th Anniversary Yellow colour scheme.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

The new 2016 models will also be available in a new Matt Grey and the popular Team Yamaha Blue and White.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

There will be another shipment of the exclusive and limited production YZF-R1M model in Silver Carbon Blu.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

With one of Yamaha’s MotoGP riders guaranteed to become 2015 World Champion, YMA has chosen the Australian MotoGP as the ideal venue to reveal the new supersports models.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

The new model YZF-R1 has received many plaudits from owners and press while at the same time winning the Suzuka Eight Hour and currently leading the BSB courtesy of Aussie Josh Brookes. Meanwhile the YZF-R6 remains the racers’ choice.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

The lower spec YZF-R1S that is available in US will not be available in the AUS/NZ market.

2016 YZF-R1 features and benefits
  • 998cc 200PS crossplane 4-cylinder engine
  • Highly advanced electronic control systems
  • 6-axis IMU with Gyro/G sensors for 3D motion data
  • Banking sensitive Traction Control/Slide Control
  • Front Lift Control and Launch Control
  • Banking sensitive racing ABS/Unified Brake System
  • Short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox frame
  • 199 kg wet weight
  • Upward truss type swingarm/magnesium rear frame
  • Magnesium wheels and aluminium fuel tank
  • One-click’ adjustable riding modes
  • Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD instruments
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1
2016 YZF-R1M features and benefits
  • All the above plus
  • Ohlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS)
  • Communication Control Unit with wireless remapping
  • Polished aluminium tank and swingarm
  • 200/55 section rear tyre
  • M1 style carbon bodywork / 200kg wet-180kg dry
2016 YZF-R6 features and benefits
  • Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC
  • Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) from MotoGP
  • Race-developed slipper clutch
  • Aerodynamic, aggressive bodywork
  • Upside-down racving spec front suspension
  • Aluminium die-cast Deltabox chassis
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6
Model Colour RRP (inc GST) Available
  • 2016 YZF-R1 Team Yamaha Blue and White $23,999 First quarter 2016
  • 2016 YZF-R1 Matt Grey $23,999 First quarter 2016
  • 2016 YZF-R1 60th Anniversary Yellow $24,999 First quarter 2016
  • 2016 YZF-R1M Carbon Race Blue $31,999 First quarter 2016
  • 2016 YZF-R6 60th Anniversary Yellow $16,499 End Oct 2015
  • 2016 YZF-R6 Matt Grey $15,999 Jan 2016 End Oct 2015
  • 2016 YZF-R6 Team Yamaha Blue and White $15,999 End Oct 2015
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6

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