Ridefast January 2022

To celebrate the legendary MotoGP career of the biggest
star to grace the sport, Valentino Rossi, Yamaha Motor
Europe has produced a special R1 GYTR VR46
Tribute, designed with unique specs, to give to the
nine-time world champion for the many successful
years spent at the pinnacle of motorcycle road
racing with Yamaha.
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The R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute was given
to Valentino Rossi for the One More
Lap event at EICMA 2021, which the
Italian star attended for the first
time, as Yamaha pay tribute to
VR46 and his historic legacy.
Having made his debut
26 years ago, Rossi
rose to become the
most prominent
figure in MotoGP
history, producing
some of the most
mesmerising
memorable
performances
that influenced and inspired an entirely new generation of
motorcycle racing stars.
To commemorate his illustrious achievements, which
included nine world championship titles across the
MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc classes, 115 wins, and 235
podiums over 425 race starts, Yamaha has built this unique
R1, donning a special livery produced by Aldo Drudi,
Rossi’s long-time helmet designer and friend.
The R1 GYTR VR46 sports upcoming 2022 GYTR spec
parts and unique features that are all a direct result of
Yamaha’s WorldSBK development, which helped Yamaha
achieve the 2021 World SBK Triple Crown, culminating in
the highest spec R1 GYTR ever produced for track day
usage.
A new carbon fibre fairing kit and full carbon rear subframe
have been produced, with the tank capacity increased to
22 L, all designed with weight saving in mind. The Brembo
brakes have been developed for incredible stopping power,
while the high performance ECU REX 140 Marelli produces
world class power delivery.
A special bike for a GP hero. Great tribute!