New Car] The 2026 Yamaha "YZF-R1" is now available! STD/R1M/70th Anniversary Edition starting at 2,530,000 yen!

The YZF-R1 was announced to be discontinued in Europe with the 2024 model year, and there were rumors of production discontinuation, but the 2025 model year has been released in North America and Japan, and production is continuing. It seems that many inquiries have been received by dealers in Japan. The 2026 model of the YZF-R1 ABS for Japan has now been announced, and in addition to the standard model, the lineup includes the advanced model YZF-R1M ABS and the long-awaited YZF-R1 70th Anniversary Edition ABS in Yamaha's 70th anniversary colors.

For 2026, the "70th Anniversary Edition" will be added to the three-model lineup

Yamaha Motor Sales Co., Ltd. has announced that the "YZF-R1 ABS," a supersport model equipped with a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder, 997cc engine with a cross-plane crankshaft, will go on sale on April 17 with a new color scheme. The high-end "YZF-R1M" model will also go on sale on April 17, while the "70th Anniversary Edition," commemorating Yamaha Motor's 70th anniversary in 2025, will go on sale on January 30 in a limited edition of 200 units. Deep Purplish Blue Metallic C, which is used on the YZF-R1 ABS, is a blue color that recalls racing scenes and emphasizes Yamaha's racing image, giving a direct impression of performance. The model logo on the body side is highlighted by cyan lines on the lower part of the body and the edges of the clear-coated carbon winglets.

The "70th Anniversary Edition" is based on the STD grade and wears colors that represent the history of Yamaha Motor since its founding in 1955 along with its racing history. The name of the color scheme is "Blueish White Pearl 1. This color scheme features graphics inspired by the "red lines on a white background" cowl on the "RD56," Yamaha's first 250cc World Champion machine in 1964. The "YZF-R1M ABS" is an advanced model with a lightweight cowl made of carbon and other features, and the 2026 model's livery expresses top-class performance with "Carbon" ( The 2026 model continues to adopt the "Carbon" (Black Metallic X) coloring, which expresses the highest class performance. This color scheme is based on carbon materials and black, and the aluminum fuel tank is buffed and polished before being clear coated to accentuate its texture. The YZF-R1 ABS and YZF-R1M ABS, which go on sale on April 17, will be priced at 2,530,000 yen and 3,344,000 yen, respectively, including tax, for a total of 250 planned sales units. Edition ABS" will go on sale on January 30 at a price of 2,640,000 yen, including tax, and will be limited to 200 units.

YZF-R1 ABS/YZF-R1M ABS main specifications (2026)

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 4-cylinder, 997cc - Maximum output: 147kW (200PS)/13500rpm Maximum Torque: 113N-m (11.5kgm)/11500rpm ・Transmission: 6-speed return ・Fuel tank capacity: 17L ・Brake: F=Disc, R=Disc ・Tire: F=120/70-17, R=190/55-17/120/70-17, R=200/55-17 ・Price: 2.53 million yen JPY 2,530,000 / 2,640,000 (70th) / 3,344,000 (R1M) (price including tax) Image Gallery (9)