The 2025 YZF-R1 is held up by inverted KYB front forks and a KYB monoshock rear suspension, both featuring 119 mm of travel. Both front and rear suspension components are fully-adjustable and are said to provide the rider with improved road feel and chassis stability. The 2025 R1M features higher-grade suspension components from Öhlins.

Yamaha brings improved braking performance to the R1 range with Brembo Stylema monobloc callipers, paired with a Brembo master cylinder. Both the 2025 R1 and R1M are fitted with dual 320 mm hydraulic disc brakes in the front and a single 220 mm disc in the rear, with ABS all around. The bikes come equipped with a cableless ride-by-wire system and a range of IMU-powered electronic aids, including cornering ABS, traction control, and varying ride modes.

The 2025 YZF-R1 and R1M are both powered by a liquid-cooled 998 cc inline four-cylinder engine that makes 200 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. The power unit is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and a wet, multi-plate slipper and assist clutch. The engine features a crossplane crankshaft that aids in providing linear torque delivery throughout the rev range.

Available for a price tag of $18,999 (approximately ₹15.85 lakh) and $27,699 (approximately ₹23.14 lakh) respectively in the US. If Yamaha brings back the R1 range in India, it will have to be track-only models as the bikes will not be able to pass the BS6 emissions norms. Yamaha currently sells the R15 and R3 full-faired motorcycles, while rumours have been rife of the R7 making it to the Indian market.