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YZR-M1

Historical reference

Class
MotoGP prototype
Engine
800 – I4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, crossplane crankshaft (2002–2025), V4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder (2026–present)
Production
2002–present
Predecessor
Yamaha YZR500
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Company
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Grand Prix history at this venue

Recorded racing connections

Season participant lists retain original team, manufacturer and motorcycle labels. Season association does not establish exact contract dates.

Season / classRiderTeamManufacturerMotorcycle
2011 · MotoGPJosh HayesMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2011 · MotoGPKatsuyuki NakasugaYamaha Factory RacingYamahaYZR-M1
2010 · MotoGPBen SpiesMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2010 · MotoGPColin EdwardsMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2010 · MotoGPJorge LorenzoFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2010 · MotoGPValentino RossiFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2010 · MotoGPWataru YoshikawaFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2009 · MotoGPBen SpiesSterilgarda Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2009 · MotoGPColin EdwardsMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2009 · MotoGPJames ToselandMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2009 · MotoGPJorge LorenzoFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2009 · MotoGPValentino RossiFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2008 · MotoGPColin EdwardsTech 3 YamahaYamahaYZR-M1
2008 · MotoGPJames ToselandTech 3 YamahaYamahaYZR-M1
2008 · MotoGPJorge LorenzoFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2008 · MotoGPValentino RossiFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2007 · MotoGPColin EdwardsFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1
2007 · MotoGPMakoto TamadaDunlop Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2007 · MotoGPSylvain GuintoliDunlop Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2007 · MotoGPValentino RossiFiat Yamaha TeamYamahaYZR-M1

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