Yamaha R1 in Thailand

R1 Specs

Engine Capacity - 1000cc 16 Valve. V4. Oil Cooled. Carb.

Fuel Capacity - 16 litres

Weight - 180 kg (dry)

Year Built - 2004 Onwards

Max power - 109 hp (claimed)

The Big Yamaha Sports Bikes broke onto the Thai bike scene from about late 2005 owards. First Bangkok then Chiang Mai began to market a fleet of them to the mass public. The XJR 1300, Fazer, R1 and R6 all being pushed into Thai Market. This was a challenge that Honda seems not to of met yet as they have no new big bikes to challenge Yamaha's growing hegemony of the big bike scene. The Yamaha gamble has paid off and they have sold very well, despite initial doubts of them being affordable.

The R1 is the 1000cc supersports bike which is a great track-bike and racer.
It isn't considered a versitile bike for city-traffic or touring compared with it's R6 cousin. Expect the usual parts expense and servicing nightmare with modern sportsbikes in Thailand.