Yamaha's WSBK boss is confident the R1 will be developed by 2025

During the first round of the 2024 World Superbike season in Australia, rumors about it intensified Yamaha has finished development of the R1 It has removed the motorcycle derived from the series from its range. Later, the Iwata House clarified this The problem only affected certain markets, and was caused by a change in Euro 6 emissions regulations.

While BMW and Ducati continue to work hard to further develop their machines, there is less leadership at the Japanese brand, The R1 remains virtually unchanged from the 2020 season. In a tournament close to serial production, this inevitably leads to problems that can only be compensated for by making concessions in the technical regulations, as is the case currently.

In the final round of the WSBK Championship at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, our website “Motorsport.com” was able to talk Paul Denning To talk about the future of the R1. Yamaha's official team manager tries to keep confidence high, and Convinced that the Japanese company will continue to contribute to the developmentalthough the R1 is only offered as a “trackday” version in markets such as Europe.

“I'm not worried at allDenning explained. “It is not true that the R1 is no longer offered in a street version. It is simply no longer on offer in Europe. The reason is Euro 6 regulations. It is very difficult to adhere to these rules and maintain performance“.

several years ago, Yamaha decided to offer the R6 only as a track bike, and demand for the supersport continued to decline. Now, something similar is happening to R1The Three Tuning Forks manufacturer therefore decided not to proceed with a new homologation process, which was necessary due to new emission standards.

“It makes no sense if we take into account the demandDenning stated.Yamaha decided to offer the R1 only in a “trackday” version, as is already the case with its motocross bikes. “Most of our customers use the bike on the track anyway.”

The shift from road bikes to track bikes will likely reduce sales further. However, Denning expects further updates from Yamaha: “I don't think it will have a negative impact on our racing project. On the contrary, it is a positive thing. Yamaha will continue to develop the bike and focus on its use on the track. There will be an evolution by 2025, with new parts. But it won't be a completely new model.“, he signed in conclusion.