British motorcycle controls specialist Venhill has introduced a version of its 888 Fast-Action Throttle for the Yamaha R1. Developed in conjunction with the Seton Tuning endurance team and designed with track riders in mind, it enables riders to select the throttle action that best suits the track and riding conditions along with their riding style.
It is supplied with two rotors, and the fastest setting gives 80 degrees of rotation, around 45% faster than standard throttles, while the standard setting gives 90 degrees of rotation, around 25% faster than OE. Settings can be changed "quickly and easily" by undoing two hex socket bolts which secure the throttle body and changing the rotor inside. It also saves time as it enables the throttle cable to be changed without having to remove the throttle housing from the bar.
The Venhill 888 has a cast alloy body and durable nylon throttle tubes and rotor, and is supplied as a kit to fit the '15-'19 R1. The kit comes with matching Venhill Featherlight throttle cables, made using marine-grade stainless steel inner wire for minimum stretch and low friction PTFE liner for a smoother action, and removes the need for lubrication.
Made in the UK, Venhill also supplies Featherlight clutch cables and race set-up brake lines for the R1.
VENHILL ENGINEERING
www.venhill.co.uk
