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SOURCES close to Yamaha in Japan say the three-cylinder concept engine shown at Intermot earlier this month will lead to replacements for both the R1 and R6 as the firm makes a clean break from its four-cylinder heritage.
Yamaha was bold in its admissions during the concept’s presentation that the firm hadn’t made enough exciting bikes in recent years, and said the triple would “shape Yamaha’s future motorcycle line-up” but stopped shy of spelling out exactly which models the motor would appear in.
It’s now becoming increasingly clear that triples could become the dominant layout in future Yamahas, covering everything from scooters – the firm both patented and tested a 750cc three-cylinder T-Max derivative several years ago – to superbikes. Our sources say that several different three-cylinder engines are under development, in a range of sizes, to cater for the wholesale change in the firm’s line
https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/next-yamaha-r6-and-r1-will-be-triples/21621.html
Yeah, but hopefully that will bring a development competition into it. Which may lead to some new designs and concepts. Could be good.
Because the current R1 and R6 are obviously, clearly and unquestionably boring.
But seriously, a three cylinder layout can surely have a good blend of virtues, and I look forward to seeing what they punt out.
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