Yamaha Technology 2009: Crossplane crankshaft
Apr 24, 2009
Completely new crossplane crankshaft design to increase the throttle and drive ability by reducing the inertia force.
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Yamaha Technology 2007: YCC-I: Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake
Apr 24, 2009
The system changes the length of the intake funnel in order to maximize cylinder filling efficiency.
Yamaha Technology 2006: Slipper clutch
Apr 24, 2009
A ramp type slipper clutch, which absorbs the back torque forces transmitted from the rear wheel due to the engine braking forces.
Yamaha Technology 2006: YCC-T: Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle
Apr 24, 2009
An electronic-control throttle that is in fact a world’s first in being adopted on a production motorcycle, on the 2006 R6.
Yamaha Technology 1998: One-piece Plated Cylinder and Crankcase
Apr 15, 2009
A plated cylinder in a single-unit with crankcase made possible by rapid plating technology. Adopted on the first YZF-R1 and other models.
Yamaha Technology 1996: Forged Aluminum Pistons - Controlled Forging Technology
Apr 15, 2009
A technology for forged aluminum pistons and their mass production that enables lightweight design. First adopted on the ’96 model YZF1000 ThunderAce. Used since on large-displacement sports models ...
Yamaha Technology 1987: Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve - EXUP
Apr 15, 2009
A variable valve system that eliminates “valleys” in the torque development curve in 4-stroke engines. With continual improvement since the first adoption on the ’87 model FZR400R, the latest version ...
Yamaha Technology 1985: Aluminum Deltabox Frame
Apr 15, 2009
A high-rigidity aluminum frame construction that helps achieve outstanding handling stability. Adopted first on the ’85 model “TZR250”. Since then it has been adopted on important supersport models. ...
Yamaha Technology 1982: Rising-rate Monocross suspension
Apr 15, 2009
Newly designed link mechanism
Yamaha Technology 1980: YPVS (Yamaha Power Valve System)
Apr 15, 2009
Effective exhaust timing control
Yamaha Technology 1973: First Monocross suspension
Apr 15, 2009
Improved off-road drivability
