BUYING USED

2016Yamahar1m £14,394

» If you’re thinking of a new R1, an early R1M like this is well worth considering – cheaper, same power, brilliant electronics and all the carbon loveliness. This one has done 7675 miles, has an Akrapovic and looks immaculate.

2017Yamahar1m £15,299

» R1MS don’t generally get miles piled on them – this one has only done 3656. Some are used as track toys though, so check the usual places for scrapes. Given the carbon, crash bungs are sensible bolt-ons.

2019 Yamahar1m £17,995

» Not a cheap motorcycle by any stretch, but with only 663 miles this is effectively new. Comes with loads of official extras like Gilles levers, fairing protectors tail tidy and Akrapovic. It won’t depreciate much either.