Yamaha R1 History Yamaha R1 2000


 

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The Yamaha R1 2000 Model

Chassis
Technical Changes for 2000:

  • 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

R1 Engine
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