YZR-M1 TECHNICAL PRESENTATION

- The evolution of the YZR-M1 during the 990cc period -

Contents

Development objectives YZR-M1 Evolution of the YZR-M1 during 02 / 06 YZR-M1 development in 2006 Conclusion

Development objectives YZR-M1

Chassis Maximize agility

Engine Best balance Power and Drivability

EMS Direct Natural Feeling

2006 2004
- Fly-by-wire (FBW) throttle system - Start Control System

YZR-M1 Concept

Uneven firing order 4-valve engine

2005
Frame without cross member

2003
Engine Brake Control ( ICS System )

2002

Evolution of YZR-M1

Development objectives of YZR-M1

Chassis Low drag fairing Well balanced frame Mass centralization

Engine High REV & High power Better fuel economy

* Compared to 2005

Compact & Light weight Engine Management System Ridable Torque Control Natural feeling engine brake
Long swing arm Short wheelbase

High reliability

Chassis

Evolution of frame

No cross member

Air intake passage

02 - 04

05 - 06

Evolution of aerodynamics Front: Decrease CD*A means more speed and acceleration. These 2 subjects are incompatible . Side: Decrease yaw characteristics means better agility .

Mass centralization

Change of fuel tank

Engine constitution
Well balanced 4 axis location

2003 2005 The relocation of elec. parts

( ECU, Data logger )

Shorten AXLE distance Below meter panel On the tank rail

Result of mass centralization

Mass centralization reduces bike inertia

YAW

PITCH ROLL

Engine

Engine configuration In-line engine is best configuration to achieve M1 development objective Shorter Wheelbase Longer rear arm

Shorten AXLE Dist.

Evolution of engine specification

Better ridability

More power

5Valve

Short stroke
4Valve Even-firing Uneven-firing Gear Train

Evolution of engine performance

06 05 25Kw increase 03 04

02
38Kw Difference

500cc

3000rpm increase

Engine Management System (EMS)

Evolution of EMS

2006 2005 2003 2002

Engine Brake Control
Air by-pass Clutch control Throttle

Engine Brake Control Torque Control Traction Control Engine Brake Control Wheely Control Torque Control Launch Control Traction Control Fly-by-wire system ICS System

2004

2006 YZR-M1 Development

Target of 2006 YZR-M1 Development

< EMS: Easier to handle >

- New strategy of engine brake - FBW Throttle control

< Engine: More power > - Change bore x stroke - FBW throttle

< Chassis: More agility/stability > - New design frame - Modified rear shock mount

Modification from 2005 < Chassis > < Engine > Bore x stroke < EMS > F-B-W throttle

More rev & power achieved

06 05
EG Torque Control EG Brake Control Wheely Control

Stiffer Rear Shock Mount

2006 Development flow of YZR-M1

Chassis

Qatar Test/Feb

R5 LeMans GP

R13 SepangGP

IRTA JEREZ

R4 R3 ISTGP ChinaGP

R12 BrnoGP

Engine

Conclusion

1) YZR-M1 is designed and developed to achieve the best handling. This concept feeds back to production bikes YZF-R1, YZF-R6.

2) The adaptation of uneven-firing technology to the in-line 4 cylinder engine has made a big improvement in ridability. This technology is spreading in MotoGP.

3) Through 2002 2006 the engine management system has seen a lot of progress. Each year sees an increase in the number of items on the bike that are controlled by the EMS system.