Yamaha Motor India today launched an updated version of its superbike YZF-R1 priced at Rs 20.73 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The company would import the model as a completely built unit (CBU), India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.
Powered by a 998-cc engine, the bike can develop a peak power of 200 HP. “The new YZF-R1 model will strengthen Yamaha in its superbike segment in the Indian market,” Yamaha Motor India Sales, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Roy Kurian, said.
The bike inherits its technology from Yamaha’s racing machine YZR-M1, he added. “This model also highlights Yamaha’s improved aerodynamics which posts it closer to the MotoGP attributes, and which is a rare potential available in today’s market,” Kurian said.
Yamaha plans to increase its market share in the supersports segment as the new YZF-R1 is expected to attract younger racing enthusiasts, he added.
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