It has a
different look which is not well received by many sport bikes, It has one of
the highly powerful and over square V-twin (V2) engine. The engine displacement
is 1190 cc. It produces 173 horse powers.
The Yamaha R1 is powered by a 1000 cc engine with a
cross plane crankshaft. The engine produces around 180 hp and 85 lb-ft torque
and is one of the best looking bikes. But the bike needs something more than
cosmetic upgrades to be in the competition with other super bikes.