These two MotoGP world champion, Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies. They will use the uniform or the new livery. Yamaha YZR-M1 in 2011 was introduced in a special ceremony held at Sepang Circuit Malaysia, on Monday, February 21, 2011 days ago.
M1 new uniforms featuring Yamaha’s unique color blue color combined black and white. This year the Japanese manufacturer celebrated the 50th anniversary of its involvement in Grand Prix racing. A special anniversary logo-50 has been created for 2011, and displayed on the M1 tank of fuel.
In this new livery Racing Yamaha seems to have no major sponsor. Because there is no logo on the fairing and other companies, such as last season stuck Fiat.
Specifications Yamaha YZR-M1 2011:
Engine : Liquid cooled inline crankshaft Crossplane four-cylinder, four stroke
Power : Over 200 horsepower (147KW)
Top speed : In excess of 320kmh
Transmission : Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available
Chassis : Aluminium twin tube delta box, multi-adjustable steering geometry / wheelbase / ride height. Aluminium swingarm
Suspension : Ohlins upside down front forks and Ohlins rear shock, all adjustable for pre-load, high and low-speed compression and rebound damping. Alternative rear suspension links available
Wheels : Forged Magnesium MFR 16.5 front, 16.5 rear
Tires : Bridgestone, 16.5 front, 16.5 in rear, available as slick, intermediate, wet and hand-cut Tyres
Brakes : Brembo, two 320mm carbon front discs, two four-piston calipers. Single 220mm stainless steel rear disc, twin-piston caliper
Weight : 150 kg. In accordance with FIM Regulations