Yamaha YZR-M1

Yamaha YZR-M1
Fabio Quartararo riding the Yamaha YZR-M1 at Sepang 2025
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Production2002–present
PredecessorYamaha YZR500
ClassMotoGP prototype
Engine800–1,000 cc (49–61 cu in) I4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, crossplane crankshaft (2002–2025), V4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder (2026–present)
Wheelbase1,450 mm (57 in)
DimensionsL: 2,060 mm (81 in)
W: 650 mm (26 in)
Seat height1,150 mm (45 in)
Weight160 kg (353 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity22L

The Yamaha YZR-M1 is a Grand Prix road racing motorcycle specifically developed by Yamaha Motor Company to race in the current MotoGP series. It succeeded the 500 cc (31 cu in) YZR500 by the 2002 season and was originally developed with a 990 cc (60 cu in) engine. Since then, the YZR-M1 has been continuously developed into several iterations through the 990cc, 800cc and 1000cc eras of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.