ok not much may be known but its never to earily to start the gossip! so what do you guys know about it? any pics out there? isnt it time for a redesign, every 3 yrs?

someone please lock this down until September 2006.

Maybe we should get a pot going to see what's going to happen. My personal opinion is if they redesign the R1 for 07 it will get the little goodies that the new R6 has. If not then oh well.

maybe this thread should be started over at R1-Forum.com
:D

^ Then it will be coming out NOS as standard :p

maybe this thread should be started over at R1-Forum.com
:D

Yeah there's like 5 a day!

I heard from an inside source it will have a seat warmer and heated grips this year.

i heard it has a sabian for a seat

i heard it has a sabian for a seat
i heard it has a sabian w a built in "flesh light"

2007 will have traction control, slipper clutch, auto pic of Eboz, cup holders, and RPM top out at 18K.

Don't forget the cup holders!

I don't think that there will be major changes to this generation for '07. They'll probably increase the power slightly, add some goodies that the '06 R6 has and call it a day. I doubt that they totally re-do the R1 until '08 if history serves me correctly. The last generation R1 went for 5 years and this generation still has one year to go before it will be completely redone. However, I'm still holding out some hope that they completely re-do it for '07 since the R1 has fallen behind in terms of the "NEW" factor with the other liter bikes.

I think we'll see an all new R1, along with an all new CBR. Not long to go until the pictures start leaking onto the net :)

I think we'll see an all new R1, along with an all new CBR. Not long to go until the pictures start leaking onto the net :)Of course, European models will be seen first, released first, and with better schemes :angry

Here's some info. that I just found on another site that I frequent:

It is expected that Yamaha will launch a brand new R1 in Germany this autumn and the designers impression reflects the fact that Yamaha does not want the R1 to be a big version of the R6. The 2007 R1 will be a big bike with big performance for big boys. Yamaha has concentrated more on top end power than Suzuki and Honda. Will we finally see a R1 with a proper midrange soon? Or will the 07 R1 feature advanced fly-by-wire throttle such as on the R6, traction control and perhaps even a factory quick shifter now that the FJR has got one? If the R1 gets a quick shifter it will almost certainly still feature a clutch and gear lever though.

quoted from internet site...

It will be very interesting to see how Yamaha tops the 04-05 gen R1. Something that I have thought about is: How much more power can they give these literbikes? 190hp? 200hp? Improving the power curves is one thing, however as light as these bikes are getting is adding power that more benefical? Just some thoughts.

you dont need big hp to put forth an impressive ride. all id really like to see power wise would have to be a stronger mid range.

you dont need big hp to put forth an impressive ride. all id really like to see power wise would have to be a stronger mid range.

and I agree with you 100% however we know what sells...bragging rights. saying you have the fastest bike with the most hp. but in a couple months we will find out.

Yami needs to drop the weight of the R1, if anything. At 180 lbs, it's still 16 lbs heavier than the gixxer 1000.

:2cents

the gsxr 1000 is that light? the r1 is only 20lb heavier than the r6, so I didnt think weight hindered the R1 at all. Although I might be mistaken.

^^ Yep

Gixxer 600 - 354 lbs
750 - 359 lbs
1000 - 365 lbs

Zuk trimmed some serious fat off their bikes. My '02 R6 weighs 365!

Compare to Yamaha:
R6 - 357 lbs
R1 - 381 lbs

** All given in dry weight **

I wish there were some sneak peaks at the '07 R1.


Some rumors....

Yamaha Looking To Get Back On Top With 2007 R1
By Alex Edge
from http://www.motorcycledaily.com/27may06_07r1.htm
According to a report in a recent issue of British weekly MCN, Yamaha plans to continue the trend of using MotoGP-derived technology in their production sportbikes. The R6 was the beneficiary this year (mainly with its drive-by-wire throttle system, developed on the YZR-M1), but rumor has it next year's R1 will receive an even greater infusion of new design ideas that the company has tested in the world's premiere racing series.

The new R1 will almost certainly feature a developement of the same drive-by-wire throttle system used on the R6; in addition, it is rumored that Yamaha will be making some changes to boost midrange power without compromising peak power production. According to MCN, the company recently filed a set of patent applications which show technology that may show up in the 2007 R1: a set of variable-length velocity stacks (like those on the limited-production MV Agusta F4 Tamburini), as well as a variable valve timing and lift system.

Using either or both of these systems could help the Yamaha engineers develop a motor with much greater midrange power than the current model. Different length velocity stacks provide optimum power at different RPM; therefore, variable length stacks allow a smoother, broader spread of power. For more information on the advantages of variable valve timing and lift, see my article from February titled 'The Sportbike Engine of the Future: Camshaft Design'.

Another rumor is that Yamaha plans to abandon the current R1's 5-valve cylinder head for a more common 4-valve setup. This is another result of MotoGP testing and racing - apparently, Yamaha tested 4- and 5-valve YZR-M1s back-to-back last year, and found the 4-valve making smoother power and more midrange.

As always, keep your eyes on Motorcycle Daily for the latest news on the 2007 Yamaha R1 as we receive it.

The new R1

http://www.kryptonbulbs.com/2007r1.html

What site did u get the pics from?

The new R1

http://www.kryptonbulbs.com/2007r1.htmlSome of those pics are obviously photochops. I'll wait until the 9th to see real pics :)

Pics are out

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Oct/06100930clock.htm

For fans of Yamaha's iconoclastic YZF-R1—and we know there are a lot of you—you'll be thrilled to know that the 2007 R1 is virtually everything that the 2006 YZF-R1 LE was and more. And less.

Let's start with the "less" because it's a development of historic proportions. After more than 22 years of five-valves-per-cylinder on its 750cc and 1000cc sportbikes and racebikes, Yamaha has opted for the more conventional valvetrain of just two intake valves per cylinder instead of three, along with two exhaust valves per cylinder. What that adds up is a 16-valve, four-cylinder engine instead of Yamaha's signature 20-valve engine that launched in 1985 with the Genesis concept and the FZ750N.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/yamaha/2007r1/eb07r1.jpg


Less is more. One less intake valve per cylinder adds up to more horsepower for the '07 R1. Yamaha has reserved the right to bring back its Genesis 20-valve engine configuration, however. For 2007 at least, it's just on hiatus.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/yamaha/2007r1/holes.jpg

But fear not because Yamaha's engineers applied the age-old axiom of "less is more" with the 16-valve engine in the 2007 YZF-R1. The four-valve head design features titanium intake valves for improved low-, mid-, and top-end power. The compression ratio of the new engine is 12.7:1—which is an increase over last year's R1 and R1 LE compression ratio of 12.4:1. New connecting rods were designed with improved strength to handle the increase in power from the all-new motor.


More power. As in, a five-horsepower top-end increase (178hp)--and that's without even factoring in the ram-air effect.

But, that's only part of the "more" that's offered in the 2007 YZF-R1. The bike features an all-new fuel injection system that is complemented by a revolutionary intake system. YCC-I stands for "Yamaha Chip Controlled-Intake" and that's the new buzzword for the R1's variable intake system. The intake tracts or "trumpets" are computer-controlled to switch between 65mm and 140mm in length to optimize power output at all RPM's. This all-new, patented invention promises to do for four-stroke engines what Yamaha's YPVS power-valve system did for two-strokes back in the 80s. Varying the length of the intake runners in a four-stroke is somewhat akin to varying the port height in a two-stroke--power throughout the entire rev range instead of just on top.


The Yamaha Computer Controlled-Intake (YCC-I) exposed!
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/yamaha/2007r1/down.jpg
The four upper intake runners move up and down in the airbox, to provide smooth power delivery at all RPM's. The longest intake tracts are being utilized in this photo.
image, thanks yamaha

Complementing YCC-I in the 2007 R1 is YCC-T, a similar-sounding acronym that stands for "Yamaha Chip-Controlled-Throttle". Like the throttle design used in last year's YZF-R6, YCC-T is a "fly-by-wire" accelerator system that provides precise throttle and engine management by reading changes in the parameters every 1,000th of a second. The result is seamless power delivery.

YCC-I and YCC-T combine with Yamaha's tried-and-true other alphabet-soup acronym "EXUP", the exhaust system valve technology that is now being copied by some of the other Japanese manufacturers. Together, these three systems provide quick starting, clean delivery, crisp throttle response, and improved exhaust emissions.


Open wide. The computer has told the servos to open the intake tracts up and send the air through shorter runners. The gap in the intakes is intended to help R1 pilots pull a gap on the competition at lower RPM's.
image, thanks yamaha
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/yamaha/2007r1/up.jpg

Other notable engine-related features on the 2007 YZF-R1 include a curved, twin-fan radiator for improved cooling; a back-torque-limiting slipper clutch for smoother downshifts; and a dual-catalyzer, titanium exhaust system with twin pipes exiting under the tailpiece in signature R1 fashion.

The all-new R1 sports an all-new frame that has been engineered with an ideal balance of rigidity and flex, as well as an all-new swingarm with 30% increased torsional rigidity and slightly decreased lateral rigidity. The pivot position on the new swingarm has been raised 3mm, and there is extra room for race tires than either last year's R1 or R1 LE offered.

Up front, a new 43mm fork design features larger-diameter pistons, aluminum rods, and reduced tube wall thickness. Increased axle bracket rigidity matches the increased rigidity of the rest of the new R1's chassis.


Sure, love her for her looks, but she's got a beautiful brain, too. For guys like Ammar Bazzaz, this is the money shot.
image, thanks yamaha
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/yamaha/2007r1/yicks.jpg

Out back, a revised rear shock offers progressive damping of 8% to 14%, along with a dual damping-speed compression adjuster. The progressive character of the shock increases from soft in the initial stage of compression to a stronger cushioning force deeper into the stroke, improving traction out of the corners.

The 2007 YZF-R1 will come equipped with Pirelli Corsa Diablo tires-a feature that was only offered on the R1 LE this past model year. Bringing those Pirellis down from speed are all-new six-piston front calipers and smaller-diameter (310mm) front rotors, along with a single-piston, pin-slide brake caliper at the rear. The new front caliper design enables the rotor to be further out on the diameter of the disc, which reduces the inertial moment at the axle for lighter handling while under braking.

Styling-wise, Yamaha's designers chose not to mess too much with a very good thing. The iconic R1 silhouette has been preserved and freshened with some influences from the YZF-R6 that focus on aerodynamics and air management. The layered fairing helps create a vacuum that draws hot air away from the engine compartment.

An all-new multi-function meter offers a combination of analog and digital gauges, with a large, analog tachometer taking center stage like on previous R1 models.

The 2007 R1 will be offered in three color schemes: Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver/Matte Black, and Candy Red/Matte Black.

Price and date of availability have yet to be announced but, with the expected official announcement of Yamaha's return to Superbike racing in the U.S., they're going to be anxious to get the bikes into customers' hands, and at a price and in quantities that are not quite as exclusive as last year's R1 LE.

And, best of all, Daytona will be here before we know it.


ENDS

At first I didn't think I'd want one, now I've seen the specs, images and changes I know I want one and that sucks because I love my 04.

Give me your 04, I will pay shipping

Yeah Chunk, your 04 would do me fine for the track :D

ill keep my 06 for a while.

Some of those pics are obviously photochops. I'll wait until the 9th to see real pics :)

Obviously photoshops huh???

^ :D lol nice you didnt forget huh

ill keep my 06 for a while.

I'm with ya on that one. Keep my 06, at least until 08. Will then be able to have seen an 07 in the flesh and given it a year to work out any issues.

Obviously photoshops huh???Cocksucker :lol Yes, I stand corrected. The graphics still look like pchops.

Cocksucker :lol Yes, I stand corrected. The graphics still look like pchops.

LOL, good man.

Hey lads,I'm a newbie and looked over the topics and thought this is the best page to ask. Lots of enior members hnging around...A profeciency question for you. Will welding the Fairing Bracket affect the ride quality of my 07 R1 negatively?

My personal opinion is if they redesign the R1 for 07 it will get the little goodies that the new R6 has.

My personal opinion is if they redesign the R1 for 07 it will get the little goodies that the new R6 has. If not then oh well.