Yamaha jumpstarted the liter-class sportbike segment 21 years ago with its original ‘98 YZF-R1. Over the years it evolved, at times teetering toward a more street or track focused design depending on model year. But for its 2015 major redesign (http://mtrcycl.st/DRM3Hk), Yamaha had its sights set on track performance first and foremost. Find out more: http://mtrcycl.st/KyEjJ3

Video Edit: Bert Beltran
Photography: Yamaha Motor USA