Motorcycle USA compares the latest liter-class bikes in the Superbike Smackdown sportbike comparison. Read about it in the 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 Street Comparison review.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 is one of the better looking bikes in this test.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 slipper clutch performs excellently as test rider Brian Steeves demonstrates.
Motorcycle USA tests the latest 2011 Superbikes on the street in the 2011 Superbike Smackdown VIII Street comparison.
The Yamaha YZF-R1’s engine kicks off a lot of heat on the rider which is nice on cool days but not so much when it’s hot outside.
The character of the Yamaha YZF-R1’s engine was universally loved by our testers.
The character of the Yamaha YZF-R1’s engine is a cross between that of a V-Twin and conventional Inline-Four.
Check out this photograph courtesy of Kevin Wing taken atop Palomar Mountain in California.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 is the best looking Japanese bike.
One of the complaints we had with the Yamaha YZF-R1 on the street was how heavy it felt.
Adjustable foot controls on the Yamaha YZF-R1 allow for greater rider customization.
The 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 retails for $13,590.
With its smooth spread of power the Yamaha YZF-R1 is a very easy motorcycle to ride.
The Yamaha YZF-R1’s suspension is a little on the soft side but it delivers a very plush ride on the street.
The ergonomics are comparable to the other Japanese bikes however the R1 feels wider and heavier.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 is the heaviest bike in this comparison and in certainly feels that way during cornering.
Despite being a little on the heavy side the Yamaha is still a fun and playful motorcycle to ride.
Despite its relative modest power output the Yamaha YZF-R1 still has some serious power.
2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike Smackdown Dyno
2011 Superbike Smackdown VIII Horse Power Dyno
2011 Superbike Smackdown VIII Torque Dyno
Yamaha's R1 dash covers all the bases and adds to the mix a massive adjustable shift-light.
The Yamah YZF-R1’s suspension absorbs bumps well delivering a plush ride on the street.
Yamaha offers riders a something different with its crossplane-equipped Yamaha YZF-R1.
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