yamaha goes triple

RACER X · 10-07-2012, 10:52 AM

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/10/0...88381481237582

Intermot 2012: Yamaha Unveils Crossplane Triple Concept

Yamaha announced it is developing a new three-cylinder engine using a crossplane crankshaft inherited from the company’s YZR-M1 MotoGP bike and its YZF-R1 sportbike. Yamaha says the new Triple will play an important role in the company’s future.

The Japanese manufacturer unveiled a concept sculpture with the new three-cylinder engine at the 2012 Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. The sculpture is abstract, showing little beyond the engine, wheels and front fork, but the tires and wheels would suggest the first model to use the new engine will be a streetbike.

Yamaha trumpets the benefits of its crossplane crankshaft which has been used in bikes that have won championships in MotoGP, World Superbike and AMA Superbike. Yamaha claims the engine offers linear driving power and more efficient torque output. Yamaha hopes the crossplane crankshaft can work additional wonders as a platform for a new generation of models.

derf · 10-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Possibly a competitor to the 650 twins?

Homeslice · 10-08-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

Possibly a competitor to the 650 twins?

Probably more like the Triumph 675. There are a couple other brands who were going that direction too.

And if I was getting a new liter bike it'd be the R1 all the way, just for its sound.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-08-2012, 07:31 PM

What's old is re-new again?

Rangerscott · 10-07-2012, 08:58 PM

Sadly it wont cut cost. Less equals more these days.

Dave · 10-07-2012, 09:37 PM

i want to see a picture of the crank pin alignment. Im thinking they are overusing the name. Also could this be the heart of the ten years late new R6?

OneSickPsycho · 10-08-2012, 11:42 AM

Triple engines and yarn frames... sign me up.

Smittie61984 · 10-08-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Triple engines and yarn frames... sign me up.

Weight savings FTW

No Worries · 10-09-2012, 01:25 AM

Maybe Yamaha still has the tooling from the XS750 and 850 triples:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XS750

derf · 10-18-2012, 08:44 PM

R1 and R6 triple

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...les/21621.html

10-07-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	yamaha goes triple http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/10/0...88381481237582 Intermot 2012: Yamaha Unveils Crossplane Triple Concept Yamaha announced it is developing a new three-cylinder engine using a crossplane crankshaft inherited from the company’s YZR-M1 MotoGP bike and its YZF-R1 sportbike. Yamaha says the new Triple will play an important role in the company’s future. The Japanese manufacturer unveiled a concept sculpture with the new three-cylinder engine at the 2012 Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. The sculpture is abstract, showing little beyond the engine, wheels and front fork, but the tires and wheels would suggest the first model to use the new engine will be a streetbike. Yamaha trumpets the benefits of its crossplane crankshaft which has been used in bikes that have won championships in MotoGP, World Superbike and AMA Superbike. Yamaha claims the engine offers linear driving power and more efficient torque output. Yamaha hopes the crossplane crankshaft can work additional wonders as a platform for a new generation of models. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-08-2012, 07:31 PM	#4
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	What's old is re-new again? __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

10-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i want to see a picture of the crank pin alignment. Im thinking they are overusing the name. Also could this be the heart of the ten years late new R6? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

10-18-2012, 08:44 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	R1 and R6 triple http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...les/21621.html __________________

10-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Possibly a competitor to the 650 twins?

10-07-2012, 08:58 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Sadly it wont cut cost. Less equals more these days.

10-08-2012, 11:42 AM	#7
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Triple engines and yarn frames... sign me up.

10-09-2012, 01:25 AM	#9
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Maybe Yamaha still has the tooling from the XS750 and 850 triples: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XS750