The R1 motorbike began in 1998 as the first 1000cc class motorcycle, with continued dominance in that class until 2003, when Yamaha revealed its 2004 updated R1 to compete with such other 1 liter super bikes such as the GSX-R 1000 ("gixxer") and the Honda 954 CBR RR.

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