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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Historical reference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
2018 · MotoGPMaverick ViñalesMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2018 · MotoGPValentino RossiMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPBroc ParkesMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPJohann ZarcoMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPJonas FolgerMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPKatsuyuki NakasugaYamalube Yamaha Factory RacingYamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPKohta NozaneMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPMaverick ViñalesMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPMichael van der MarkMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2017 · MotoGPValentino RossiMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPAlex LowesMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPBradley SmithMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPJorge LorenzoMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPKatsuyuki NakasugaYamalube Yamaha Factory RacingYamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPPol EspargaróMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2016 · MotoGPValentino RossiMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamahaYZR-M1
2011 · MotoGPBen SpiesYamaha Factory RacingYamahaYZR-M1
2011 · MotoGPCal CrutchlowMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2011 · MotoGPColin EdwardsMonster Yamaha Tech 3YamahaYZR-M1
2011 · MotoGPJorge LorenzoYamaha Factory RacingYamahaYZR-M1

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