2010 Yamaha R1 Bikes pictures

For 2010 Yamaha has kept the current and revolutionary YZF-R1 platform unchanged, though it does now come in a slew of new graphic treatments, as well as a Limited Edition model. The base model colors feature an updated Team Yamaha Racing Blue/White, Raven Black and Pearl White, while the “LE” is a Valentino Rossi replica, with graphics exactly as the M1 MotoGP bike, including The Doctor’s signature on each tank; the rest of the machine remains exactly the same as stock. For said graphics, one will pay $14,500 and it will be available January of 2010. The base model comes in at $13,290 and it will be available September of this year.

2010 Yamaha R1

2010 Yamaha R1

2010 Yamaha R1

Introducing the 2010 R1 ... Yamaha's technical "Tour de Force."

The MotoGP-inspired R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle.

The R1 has been designed to be the "Ultimate Cornering Master" of the open super sport class and one of the keys to incredible handling lies partly in the chassis but equally as important, in its ability to put useable power to the ground. This revolutionary cross-plane crank R1 delivers as much power as the rider wants, exactly when the rider wants it ... by a simple twist of the right wrist; leaving the rider feeling like they are directly connected to the rear wheel of the new R1.

Forget everything you ever knew about the supersport liter class. The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 is unlike anything before. That's because it's the world's first production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. The result? Incredibly smooth power delivery and outrageous torque for a rush like you've never experienced.

The 2010 Yamaha R1 represents a paradigm shift in technology, performance and controllability among litre class sport bikes. Inspired by Yamaha's M1 MotoGP race bike, this latest generation R1 features a crossplane crankshaft design with an uneven firing order to provide outstanding yet easy to control torque and an exceptionally linear throttle feel never experienced before. But there is far more to the R1 than just a revolutionary engine.