The journey with our Yamaha R1M started some time before we even received this R1M. Previously, we had another Yamaha R1M which we were building up into something special. That build featured Marchesini wheels, the Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust, and the full Brembo upgrade, amongst many other parts. Unfortunately, after making great progress with the bike, it got stolen…

After some time, and contact with Yamaha Motor USA, we were able to acquire a brand new Yamaha R1M, and have it delivered still within its crate! It was a treat to receive a bike in that form, and truly start a bike from zero.

With the new R1M in our possession, we decided to create the Ultimate Yamaha R1M, and did we do that? Our answer is yes, but we know not everyone will agree. The entire design philosophy of this build was to take what Yamaha had already created and designed in the R1M, and build upon it by upgrading everywhere that we could see a limitation.

Remember, to hit price points and certain profit margins, manufacturers have to cut back in areas. So wherever we saw this, we strove to change and upgrade it. With this goal, we changed all the plastic pieces to full carbon fiber, upgraded the braking system to Brembo everywhere with FrenTubo carbon fiber braided brake lines, added the OZ Racing GASS forged aluminum wheels and much more.

And the stand-out piece is a World Superbike Exhaust. Our love for the Yamaha R1/R1M platform began by seeing the bike compete in the various racing series like MotoGP and World Superbike, and being in contact with Akrapovic, we received the opportunity of purchasing a true World Superbike Superstock Spec full titanium Akrapovic Exhaust system. We jumped on the opportunity and the rest is history. 

With the help of BrenTuning, we received a custom tune for the WSBK Akrapovic Exhaust and reached 198 HP! That’s 198 horsepower going to the wheels, not the crank. 

So did we achieve our goal of creating the ultimate Yamaha R1M? For us, the answer is yes. Others may be able to create higher horsepower examples, with crazier parts/pieces and custom swing arms, but at that point the bike is no longer something that retains the essence and character of what an R1M, and what Yamaha intended in their design. And we believe the Motomillion R1M achieves that, and pushes it to where it can and should be, making it the Ultimate Yamaha R1M.

Parts List:

• Full Motomillion Brembo Upgrade Kit for the Yamaha R1/R1M (Includes Brembo GP4 RX Calipers, Brembo P2 34 Rear Underslung Caliper, Custom Rear Caliper Underslung bracket, FrenTubo Carbon Fiber Braided Brake Lines)
• Brembo T-Drive Rotors
• MM Racing UltraLight Rear Brake Rotor
• Dieci83 Radiator & Oil Cooler Guard Set
• OZ Racing GASS Forged Aluminum Wheels
• Rizoma Stealth Aero Wing Mirrors
• WRS Double Bubble Windscreen
• DRL to Turn Signal Mod Harness
• WRS Right Hand Switch Panel with Throttle
• WRS Left Hand Switch Panel
• Performance Technologies Clip-On Handle Bars
• Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta Brake Master Cylinder
• TWM Low Drag Lever
• Rizoma Reservoir
• Akrapovic World Superbike Superstock Spec Full Titanium Exhaust
• BrenTuning Flash
• Sprint Filter P08-F1
• Ohlins Steering Damper
• TWM Oil Filler Cap
• ProGrip 717 Grips
• Galespeed Rear Master Cylinder
• Stahlbus Bleeder Valves
• Gilles Tooling Rear Sets
• NRC Fender Eliminator Kit
• TWM Quick Release Fuel Cap
• TWM Chain Adjusters
• Sitta 520 Conversion Kit
• EK ThreeD Gold Chain
• Gilles Tooling Front Sprocket Cover
• Carbon Fiber Electronics Cover
• Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Cover
• Carbon Fiber Winglets
• Carbon Fiber Top Tank Cover
• Carbon Fiber Rear Hugger
• Carbon Fiber Chain Guard
• Carbon Fiber Side Fairings
• Carbon Fiber Side Tank Panel
• Carbon Fiber Lever Guards
• Carbon Fiber Tail Side Panels
• Carbon Fiber Under Tail Cover
• Carbon Fiber Full Race Belly Pan