#5 in Sport MotorbikesMotorcycle , Superbike
Yamaha YZF-R1
The crossplane R1 remains the most usable litre-bike on a British B-road. Still track-day-ready, still road-day-friendly.
Bikers.co.uk Editorial Team16 Jun 2026
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At a glance
- Ranking
- #5 of 5 in Sport Motorbikes
- Brand
- Yamaha
- RRP
- £18,000
Verdict
The R1 is the everyman superbike. Fast enough for track days, tractable enough for weekend blasts.
What we like
- Crossplane engine is uniquely usable
- Reliable, easy to live with
- Track-day ready as standard
What we don't
- Now UK track-only in 2027 spec (no Euro5+ update)
- Screen tech feels a generation old
Compiled from published reviews and manufacturer specifications. We have not tested this product.
