Chassis Technical Changes for 2000: Improved aerodynamics, reduced drag Modified windscreen New-design upper cowl, side cowl and under cowl Redesigned seat cowl Improved riding position New shape fuel tank featuring: 5mm lower top surface Reshaped rear section Enlarged side recesses New riders seat design Forged footrests Revised subframe geometry Steeper tail angle Wider 60/55W dual headlights New-design 2-bulb taillight Lighter and longer high-visibility mirrors New lightweight fork springs Lighter oil seal design Modified lower triple clamp All-new rear shock absorber featuring: Lighter forged aluminium body Lighter spring Revised compression and rebound adjuster system Lighter 5.5mm thick dual floating front discs Number of disc mounting pins reduced from 10 to 8 New front brake pad material Lighter, more compact LED instrumentation Smaller front brake fluid reservoir

R1 Engine Technical Changes for 2000: Modified carburetor settings Revised camshaft journal lubrication system New lighter transmission internals Taller first gear ratio Lightweight titanium muffler Redesigned shift shaft with additional bearing Shift linkage modified New-design shift lever New magnesium engine covers Lighter and more compact starter motor