The R1's predecessor was already a super light, carbon fiber-heavy machine, but this new version has been revised to contain a new carbon fiber monocoque, splitter, floor, diffuser, and rear wing.

I’ve personally never owned or even worn a carbon fiber helmet, so when the opportunity arose through a series of very fortunate events for me to test the latest and greatest version of the R1 Air ...

These carbon fiber elements have a more textured design. They also give the bike a more dynamic color scheme than the solid blue and black options that are available on the standard R1.

Visually, the most notable difference is the new carbon fiber aerodynamic winglets. The R1 was one of the last superbikes to hold out against the onslaught of winglets. I'm not a big fan of ...

It’s not surprising then that the Praga R1 is a track car ... a kerb weight of only 590 kg (1,300 pounds), thanks to its carbon fiber chassis and carbon and Kevlar bodywork, which makes for ...

First things first, the subframe was modified in preparation for a unique carbon fiber tail section and a ... front brakes to make way for a Yamaha R1’s higher-spec units. The V-twin colossus ...