Despite not-so-satisfied results on some of the MotoGP series, the Japanese motorcycle doing some developments on their 2012 Yamaha R1. To compete with other sportbikes, the 2012 R1 get new features – the traction control. The 2012 model year of the sportbike is not a redesign, but more like upgraded version of the previous generation. The upgrading which applies to the 2012 model year sportbike is the electronic assist system. Thus, the 2012 Yamaha R1 dresses in a special-edition 50^th GP anniversary color way.

The 2012 Yamaha R1 get traction control system which is a direct byproduct of the title-winning MotoGP racing program. There are 7 levels of traction control with a total of 21 settings will be available when combined with the returning three-level D-Mode “Drive Mode” system for the 2012 R1. Not much of details shared by the Japanese motorcycle maker about the traction control system on the 2012 Yamaha R1. They only stated, “The system has been developed so the rider does not feel any unnatural or harsh intervention from the system. In addition, traction control can aid in reducing tire wear due to less wheel spin.” 

The 2012 Yamaha R1 is powered by the 998cc Inline Four which is the same engine that powered the 2009 R1 model debut. Yamaha also fitted the 2012 R1 sportbike with YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) systems. Yes, the tuning fork company brings those two systems back to the 2012 R1 sportbike model after their absence for some time on the Yamaha’s line-up.

The new ECU setting on the 2012 Yamaha R1 sportbike offers excellent drivability during low and mid rpm acceleration. The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer stated that no additional power because they are pretty sure that all the features in 2012 R1 are enough to compete with other sportbikes such as BMW S1000RR and Kawasaki Ninja.

Not much of changes carried by the 2012 Yamaha R1 sportbike as it has no ABS system and no weight reduction at all. With the new traction control system adds up $400 as the base model of the 2012 R1 in blue-white costs $13,990. If you want to buy the white/red coated 2012 Yamaha R1 sportbike, you need to add $200. Want to look like Jorge Lorenzo or Ben Spies while riding your 2012 R1? The World GP 50^th Anniversary Edition will cost you around $14,490 as its only available in 2000 units production worldwide.

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