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Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD Photo Gallery
See photos of the Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD bike in the Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD photo gallery. Check out the full review of the
Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD Review
Fitted to a Yamaha R1 test mule, the Ohlins-designed 2WD system allows a rider to pull away from the corners with more confidence in cracking open the throttle.
The Ohlins' 2WD system has the potential to change modern sportbike performance.
The Ohlins 2WD system is powered by hydraulic oil pumps.
Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD
"2WD lets you corner safe and hard. It will come.” Kenth Ohlin
Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD
Diagram the Ohlins 2WD system. The hydraulic 2WD units run off power transferred from the drive sprocket shaft.
Like most safety systems, like ABS and traction control, the 2WD system is not fool-proof but do deliver a safer ride.