Chorley, Lancashire, UK. 8th May, 2016. Flavio Vampaner from Blacxkpool riding a 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 998cc at the Hoghton Sprint. The Sprint, is one of the longest standing Motorcycle Events in the county has become an important event on the biking calendar and has a dedicated following of committed motorcycle enthusiasts. It features all different types of bikes from British made to Japanese made, and even includes some homemade and customised motorbikes.
Packed with MotoGP YZR-M1 technology, a crossplane engine, short wheelbase chassis and high-tech electronics, the R1 is ready to connect to your body and take your riding to a new level. Developed without compromise using YZR-M1 MotoGP technology, the R1 was born for the track. 200PS, 199kg and 1,405mm wheelbase give an insight into its capabilities. But it's what you can't see that makes this focused superbike so special. Its central nervous system is a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit that constantly senses chassis motion in 3D, creating controllability over traction, slides, front wheel lift, braking and launches. Yamaha R1. We R1.
Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Chorley, Lancashire, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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