and the upgraded R1M takes a big jump up to $27,399 (plus destination), but many of its rivals have similar pricing structures. Most 1000cc sportbikes (which are sometimes called superbikes ...

The YZF-R1 essentially defined the supersport segment when it debuted in 1998, with its combination of excellent handling and powerful 1000cc engine ... range — the YZF-R1M now holds that ...

Ironically, this is happening in the land of the rising sun (AKA Japan) with the launch of the updated 2025 YZF-R1M and R1 in the country. The 2025 iteration of the litre-class supersports was ...