2012 Yamaha R1 has been present with the concept and new changes in some of the engine specs. Although the engine specs have a capacity of 998 cc, 4-Stroke, 16-Valves, DOHC, and Liquid-Cooled remained attached to the 2012 Yamaha R1 because for the composition the engine has not changed. However, Yamaha doing development on the specs and features are there on 2012 Yamaha R1. Seven level traction control system is a new feature of the technology of MotoGP and has entered in 2012 Yamaha R1. Seven level traction control System has been developed in 2012 Yamaha R1, so that the rider did not feel the shock of the rear wheels when driving at high speed.

Not only that, because of technology Seven Level traction control system can also help reduce the wear and tear of tyres on 2012 Yamaha R1. Indeed, since the year 2009, Yamaha has provided technology MotoGP to Yamaha YZF-R1 and until now, those technologies were continuing to be developed in 2012 Yamaha R1. Manufacturer Yamaha since 2009 ago seems to be indeed very happy to provide technology prototype YZR-M1 to the YZF-R1 and developed until now.

Although not all features and technology prototype YZR-M1 was entered into the Yamaha YZF-R1. 2012 Yamaha R1 save many features and advanced technology developed by manufacturer Yamaha. An example is in the engine fuel system equipment suppliers in 2012 Yamaha R1 using Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I.