Yamaha R1 CUP 2016: the YZF-R1 returns as a protagonist in the CIV

Yamaha R1 CUP 2016 – One of the most important news revealed by Yamaha at EICMA was undoubtedly the confirmation of the return of the famous R2016 Cup in 1. The single-make championship dedicated to the high-performance 1000cc three-tuning fork is, in fact, part of the rich choice of R-Series trophies offered by the company Iwata, which for 2016 also includes R125 Cup and R3 Cup.

After a four-year hiatus the Yamaha R1 Cup will therefore once again be the protagonist with a dedicated grid in the CIV - Italian Speed ​​Championship, under the management of MotoXRacing, a company specialized in the organization of trophies on a national scale and, from next year, also the Official Yamaha Team in the STK1000 World Championship, and EMG Eventi. The renewed flagship store, open to all age groups and with a grid of 42 seats available, is dedicated to all owners of the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M. The official return of the Yamaha R1 Cup to the highest expression of two-wheel racing at a national level will start from Misano Adriatico on 18-20 March, with days dedicated to the first tests.

The 1 Yamaha R2016 Cup prize pool is substantial with a total value of over 20.000 euros. The winner of the general classification will receive a Yamaha MT-07, the 2nd place will receive a Yamaha Xenter, while whoever takes the third step of the podium will take home a Yamaha Aerox 50cc. Also up for grabs are several passes to watch the MotoGP and WSBK races on national territory.

The versions of YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M admitted to the championship will be exclusively the 2015 and 2016 model years in stock configuration. Registration for the trophy includes a special 10% discount on the purchase of a new motorbike from Official Yamaha Dealers. For more information on Yamaha R1 Cup 2016 it is possible to visit www.r1cup.motoxracing.net, where it is also possible to download the forms to register for the trophy and send them completed to r1cup@motoxracing.net.