2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Update Photo Gallery

The Bridgestone S20 tires offered ample grip on the street but the level of feel wasn’t as good as we recalled with some of its other hypersport tires.

We outfit a Yamaha R1 sportbike with a few components from the Yamaha accessory catalog in hopes of increasing comfort on the street. Did it work? Find out in the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike test.

The raised Yamaha accessory windscreen reduces wind buffeting and makes the cockpit of the R1 more quiet and comfortable.

By adding a few pieces from the Yamaha accessory catalog the R1 becomes an even more versatile sportbike and now allows for cross country touring escapades.

With the addition of Cortech luggage the R1 becomes a capable sport tourer.

Exploring all of what the world has to offer is one of the joys of motorcycling.