パワー増加
+52bhp
145bhp → 197bhp. The Thunderace was already supercar-fast. The current R1 is faster than most supercars.
トルク変化
+4Nm
108Nm to 112Nm in 30 years. Big-bore 5-valve to crossplane four — peak torque barely moved.
Weight change
+3kg
Honest weight is barely up. Like-for-like, the modern R1 is several kg heavier.
実質価格変化
+£2.8k
£8,000 in 1996 ≈ £16,000 today. The 2026 R1 is £18,820 — but only as a track-only bike. From 2025 Yamaha withdrew the R1 from European road sales because it cannot meet Euro 5+ emissions; UK dealers (Crescent, Padgett's) sell it only as the "R1 RACE" / "R1 GYTR" variants for circuit use.
ライダーエイド数
0 → 8
1996: nothing. 2026: cornering ABS, slide control, wheelie control, brake control, lift control, traction control, launch control, engine braking modes.
Road legality
Yes → No (EU)
The 2026 R1 is sold as a track-only bike in Europe due to Euro5+ regs. Yamaha couldn't make the crossplane meet emissions on the road. Brutal moment.
最安の入口
£3k
A clean 2006 5VY R1 today. 180bhp inline four for the price of a 125. Probably the most underpriced superbike on the UK used market right now.
