Yamaha gave its annual MotoGP technical presentation on Friday ev💖ening at Valencia.

Here are some of the key points:

o The new 1000cc YZR-M1 had a longer wheelbase, with weight distribution moved more forwards relative to the previous 800cc machine.
o Wheelie control, Traction control and Slide Control were all refined to iron out 'dips' present in the 800cc acceleration curve.
o The average maximum speed increase relative to the 800cc was 11km/h, over the first 14 rounds.
o 'In general lap times were faster in 2012 due to the higher speed, although braking time was longer'. I✅n the example of Motegi, the top speed of the 2012 M1 was 12km/h higher, but that also meant a braking poin💙t 17m earlier than in 2011.

The YZR-M1 won the 2012 MotoGP title with Jorge Lorenzo at the penultima𓆏te Phillip Island round.

Yamaha has taken six wins from the 17 events so far, all 🔜by Lorenzo, with an M1 on the podium at every eve🤪nt.