Yamaha, known for its sensational brand series – YZF-R1, Vimax and MT-01– is bringing its latest Valentino Rossi to the ensuing Auto Expo. Rossi, an Italian delight and a multiple MotoGP, has more credentials to talk about – owned by the highest –earning personalities of all time, 8-time world champion, winning 97 races.
Other fantasies from Yamaha likely are – Yamaha YZF-R1 Valentino Rossi replica, bearing the autograph of the author on the fuel tank. The limited version of this bike is deemed as a dedication to the racer and is priced Rs12.5lakh. Yamaha has the distinction of being the first bike maker to launch completely built unit of sportsbike in India- YZF-R1(2007) and sports cruiser MT-01(2008). The crankshaft of the new R1 differs from the conventional in-line 4 cylinder engines, to increase torque spread. The frame is all new and the handle bar is adorned with a drive selector, to streamline the power sent to the rear wheel.