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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Yzf-r1m vs Yamaha Yzf-r1

Yamaha Yzf-r1m vs Yamaha Yzf-r1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yzf-r1m vs Yamaha Yzf-r1. Yamaha Yzf-r1m: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlim.), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Yzf-r1m Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
112.4 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlim.)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Yzf-r1m
Yamaha Yzf-r1m
9.0/10

"The best R1M money can buy if you know what you're doing."

Pros
+Crossplane torque delivery is addictive
+Öhlins ERS genuinely transformative
+Phenomenal cornering feedback
Cons
Carbon bodywork prohibitively expensive
Track history hard to verify
Electronics setup demands expertise
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10

"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."

Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
Brutal heat in traffic
Expensive valve service intervals
Unforgiving of neglect

Top 10 Accessories

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R&G Racing Frame Sliders Yamaha YZF-R1 2015-2023
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Frame Sliders Yamaha YZF-R1 2015-2023
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Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium YZF-R1 2015+
Akrapovič · Exhaust Slip-on
Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium YZF-R1 2015+
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AJC Battery Compatible with Yamaha YZF-R1 M 1000CC Motorcycle Battery (2004-2017)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Yamaha YZF-R1 M 1000CC Motorcycle Battery (2004-2017)
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Caltric Red Drive Chain Compatible with Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 1998-2014 530-Chain Type
Chain & Lube
Caltric Red Drive Chain Compatible with Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 1998-2014 530-Chain Type
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Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 Radial Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Yamaha YZF-R1 LE 2010
Tires
Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 Radial Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Yamaha YZF-R1 LE 2010
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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