Yamaha R1 M Shows its Drag Racing Prowess in the Quarter Mile HD

Even when we are not at the shop, we are obsessing about motorcycles. That obsession found its focus in reaching a 10-second quarter mile time on Yamaha’s spectacular YZF-R1M at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga this season. The results might surprise you - they still surprise us with each review! For full specs and Canadian pricing, visit the Yamaha Canada website: https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details-build-price.php?model=5206&group=MC&catId=79 Visit our website at www.apexcycle.ca Join us in conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApexCycle/ See what we have to offer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex.cycle/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApexCycleCA Visit our shop in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Pilot as well as Intros and Artwork: Chad Seip http://blackmont.ca/ Video Director: Colin Lobsinger Voiceover Narration, Cameras and Editing: Paul Snyder https://www.eagleeyeimaging.ca/ Track Team Support: Dave Cottrill Additional filming: Craig Lee Yamaha R1M Specs ENGINE Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valves (4-valves / cyl), in-line four DISPLACEMENT 998cc BORE AND STROKE 79 x 50.9mm COMPRESSION RATIO 13:1 MAXIMUM TORQUE 11.5 kg-m (83.2 ft-lbs.) @ 11,500 rpm ENGINE MANAGEMENT YCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU FUEL DELIVERY Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI ESTIMATED FUEL CONSUMPTION± 14.4kpl / 40.6mpg (Imp.) LUBRICATION Wet sump IGNITION / STARTING TCI / Electric TRANSMISSION 6-speed FINAL DRIVE 520 series “O” ring chain SUSPENSION (FRONT) Ohlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) / 43mm inverted fork / 120 mm (4.7″) wheel travel SUSPENSION (REAR) Ohlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) – bottom link Monocross / 120 mm (4.7″) wheel travel BRAKES (FRONT) Dual 320mm discs / 4-piston calipers / ABS & Unified BRAKES (REAR) 220mm disc / single piston caliper / ABS & Unified TIRES (FRONT) 120/70ZR17 TIRES (REAR) 200/55ZR17 LENGTH 2,055 mm (80.9″) WIDTH 690 mm (27.2″) HEIGHT 1,150 mm (45.3″) WHEELBASE 1,405mm (55.3″) RAKE / TRAIL 24° / 102mm GROUND CLEARANCE 130 mm (5.1″) SEAT HEIGHT 860 mm (33.9″) FUEL CAPACITY 17 litres (3.7 Imp. gal.) WET WEIGHT 201 kg (443 lb) COLOUR(S) Carbon Fiber & Liquid Metal