K&N Offers 2015-2017 Yamaha R1 Filters for Street and Track
- May 24, 2017
The K&N YA-1015 is a direct replacement air filter that requires no mapping or fuel injection modification. While the YA-1015 is designed for street use, it is still engineered to provide increased horsepower and torque. The pleated cotton gauze media in the YA-1015 features a large filtration area to provide more airflow to the R1’s thirsty inline four cylinder power-plant. That increase in air can result in crisper throttle response and enhanced overall performance. Of course, performance results will vary by application and specific motorcycle. On the street, performance is not the only goal. The YA-1015 offers top-notch filtration. The multiple layers of oil-impregnated filter media provide effective and reliable engine protection. In K&N’s controlled testing, the YA-1015 achieved an estimated overall filtration efficiency of well over 98%. See the test data link on the product page for more details.
If your Yamaha R1 is used as a full race bike or a track-day mount, the YA-1015R is your top performance option. The YA-1015R has just two layers of cotton to provide even lower air restriction than its street-oriented brother. The YA-1015R is designed for racing and track applications, and is not for street use. Unlike K&N’s direct-replacement filter elements, fuel management modifications will be necessary with this racing filter. However, when combined with mapping changes, the YA-1015R will help you get the most out of your competition R1. While this is a closed course only filter, it still features K&N’s legendary washability and reusability making it a long-term performance enhancement for the R1. The K&N 99-5000 filter care service kit makes cleaning easy for both K&N R1 filters. The YA-1015R comes with a one year limited warranty. So now you have a choice in the level of filtration and performance you need from your R1 air filter. Street pilots will want the YA-1015 and track guys can opt for the YA-1015R. Of course, if you have onboard fuel mapping software, you could easily switch between the two if your street bike doubles as your track-day tool.
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