The 2024 Kawasaki YZF-R1M is a high-performance motorcycle that is designed to offer riders an exhilarating experience on the road and track. According to Yamaha Motorsports, USA, the 2024 YZF-R1M features a MotoGP-derived crossplane 998cc four-cylinder engine that delivers thrilling acceleration and top speeds of up to 180 mph. The bike also comes equipped with advanced electronic controls, including a cableless ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) system, which transforms the rider’s inputs into motion, and a full suite of IMU-powered electronic rider aids that bring new meaning to the term “rider confidence.” The YZF-R1M also features dynamic Öhlins® electronic racing suspension, which utilizes the advanced Öhlins® ERS system, featuring the NPX gas-charged front fork. A dedicated suspension control unit rapidly adjusts the front and rear damping in real time for optimum suspension performance whether braking, cornering or accelerating.
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Highlights
Charlotte, North Carolina
New
2024
Yamaha
YZF-R1M
6-speed; wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Available
27.2 in
45.9 in
Specifications
2024
Yamaha
YZF-R1M
Base
Super Sport
Liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder
998cc
79.0mm
50.9mm
13.0:1
Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
33 mpg
6-speed; wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Chain
43mm Öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension NPX fork, fully adjustable
Öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension single shock, fully adjustable
4.7-in travel
4.7-in travel
Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS
220mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS
120/70ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11F
200/55ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11R