K&N Offers 2015-2017 Yamaha R1 Filters for Street and Track

Now Yamaha R1 riders can choose their level of filtration and airflow for their bike

Now Yamaha R1 riders can choose their level of filtration and airflow for their bike

The Yamaha R1 has become one of the world’s most iconic performance motorcycles. Now K&N has you covered whether you ride your Yamaha R1 on the mean streets or the closed course. The YA-1015 and YA-1015R fit the identical 2015 – 2017 R1 models, but serve different purposes.

YA-1015

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.

The YA-1015 and YA-1015R filter top view

The K&N air filters for the late-model R1 fit the stock air box perfectly

The YA-1015 is the real-world air filter choice for the late model R1. It also includes K&N’s famous 10-Year/Million-Mile Limited Warranty.

YA-1015R

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.

The YA-1015 and YA-1015R filter and box

Both the YA-1015 and YA-1015R come pre-oiled and ready to install

Both the YA-1015 and YA-1015R fit the following bikes:

2017 YAMAHA YZF R1S 998 - All Models
2017 YAMAHA YZF R1M 998 - All Models
2017 YAMAHA YZF R1 998 - All Models
2016 YAMAHA YZF R1S 998 - All Models
2016 YAMAHA YZF R1M 998 - All Models
2016 YAMAHA YZF R1 998 - All Models
2016 YAMAHA MT10 998 - All Models
2015 YAMAHA YZF R1M 998 - All Models
2015 YAMAHA YZF R1 998 - All Models

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