Yamaha announces its new International 2016 line up

This year saw the release of an all-new YZF-R1 liter-class sports motorcycle, with a new engine, chassis and light-weight design and a MotoGP-derived electronics package. The YZF-R1 will return for 2016 line up in three color schemes: Matte Gray and Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver models and the limited-edition 60th Anniversary Yellow/Black. Also returning is the top-of-the-line YZF-R1M, with Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS), standard Y-TRAC Communication Control Unit (CCU) and carbon fiber bodywork, in a Carbon Fiber/Liquid Metal color scheme.

The street-focused enthusiast motorcyclists will be happy as Yamaha is introducing a third R1 model, the YZF-R1S, which replaces some of the R1’s higher-spec components like the titanium connecting rods and exhaust headers, magnesium oil pan and wheels, and softer-compound tires with lower-cost components. The outcome is a liter-class sport-bike with a slightly higher curb weight that sacrifices virtually none of its real-world R1 performance. Now that’s something we can live with. The 2016 YZF-R1S will be available in Matte Gray or Intensity White/Raven/Rapid Red. The YZF-R6 also returns for 2016 in three different color schemes: Matte Gray, Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver or limited-edition 60th Anniversary Yellow/Black.

The adventure-touring category will have the 2016 Super Ténéré ES with electronic suspension adjustment. The Super Ténéré returns for 2016 in two new colors: Raven or a special-edition 60th Anniversary Yellow/Black. In the sport-touring category, the FJ-09 returns for 2016 in Raven or Matte Silver. Yamaha has mentioned that another 2016 model announcement will come later this year.