Advantages: Faster than a speeding bullet Disadvantages: Where do I put me socks?
...usually!
I own a Yamaha R1 1000cc Supersport motorbike. This bike tops out at 179mph and has enough acceleration to obliterate my bra at that kind of speed (should I have been wearing nothing else upon opening up the throttle). I know about knees in the breeze but rippling nipples would be quite something else.
The bike is a 2004 model with the under seat twin exhausts and it is RED. The most popular colour for the new model instead of the bland ... ...toes. Then I discovered a Yamaha Fazer (780mm) with both feet flat on the ground, and then I moved on to a Ducati 748R (780mm), also a very nice flat foot on the ground position. So why oh why oh why - when its clearly stated in ALL reviews and magazines that the R1 has a set height of 833mm, should I be able to get my feet FLAT on the ground sitting astride it?
The answer is simple, the seats on all of the other bikes (with the exception of the ...
jellibaby 02.09.2004
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Advantages: Quick, Fast, exciting to ride and stylish.. as well as Japanese and reliable! Disadvantages: Twitchy front end on earlier models, needs stearing damper.
I own a 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 (1000cc) in V&M custom race colours (Red/Yellow flames and sponsors). I bought the bike just short of two years ago for approx £4,000 from a dealer. The bike had only done 4,500 dry miles (genuine as a good friend knows the previous owner) and the bike was/is in mint condition. It had been pampered, the previous owner is pretty well off and used this custom painted R1 as a show off machine more than anything, so straight ... ...as a lot of R1's have been thrashed and trashed since they are such a nutters tool!
This model of R1 is not fuel injected but carbs, however my father does have the 06 fuel injected model and after a week or so standing in the garage and even after cold weather both bikes start first time, no hassle be it carbs or fuel injection!
The insurance can be pricey as it is with all bikes that have an 'R' in their name (gsxR, zxR, cbR, R1 etc etc) however ...
jpasurvey44 08.03.2008
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Advantages: Wonderfully refined sportsbike, Looks ace, great comfort for a sportsbike Disadvantages: Desirability, likelihood of theft, high insurance group
"Don't try to be clever with it, that's what the guy on the Gixxer did, he tried to be clever and now it's in a right old state. This one's brand new and immaculate, and we'd like it back in this condition"
I am in the motorcycle shop picking up a hire bike for the weekend. The bike that I had originally booked out, a Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5, is apparently no longer roadworthy, so I've been offered an R1 instead. I'm OK with that. I was hankering after ... ...you've just gotta go with the flow. In any case didn't Wills just buy an R1? Well, if it's good enough for the second in line to the throne, it's good enough for me. Having just been told there's a £750 damage excess, I'm starting to feel a bit nervous, that I'll do a repeat performance of gixxer boy, and put myself £750 in the red. What have I got myself in for? Is this bike such a handful? The bike to be mine for the weekend is an immaculate, 06 ...
goodo 11.07.2006
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Advantages: mindblowing speed with in seconds, and great comfort for long distance. Disadvantages: The fuel consuption becomes weak in times. when compared to suzuki
...a big booty, go for yamaha R1. other bikes are behind u. ooooo man make it like wind,( beware the skirts of girls will fly )
Yamaha has unveiled it’s 2010 model “one”. Yes, the much awaited 2010 YZF R1 has been revealed by Yamaha that has taken a clean sweep of all the racing hearts around the world. The reason? It’s pretty simple with the technology that is offered in MotoGP is now on R1.
the 2010 R1 will be the most fastest bike in this world, ...
Advantages: Cheap(ish) running costs, looks fantastic,fast Disadvantages: sometimes can be too quick
I've had my 2002 fuel injected R1 (5PW model) for a year now. Have had CBR6's for 10years previously, so was a bit worried about spending loads on tyres/petrol/insurance ect.
1st nice suprise was how cheap insurance is, i only pay £120 a year. I had been thinking in the range of £250-300, so was pleasantly suprised.
2nd suprise was fuel economy, around 50mpg on commuting, 40mpg on fast weekend hacks, and still returns over 30mpg on trackdays, so ... ...Pirelle Super Corsa's when i got it, and 4000 miles later, theres still life in them yet. I hope to get another trackday out of them before i replace them, and they may see 4500 miles. Obviously, with something like Michelin Pilot Powers, i reckon i will get 5-6000 miles out of a set.
So, really, its suprisingly cheap to run. I've fitted a Akropovic titanium end can, and it makes 142bhp on a Dynojet200/400 dyno.
Power is fantastic, midrange is ...
stevecbr 31.01.2007
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Advantages: Fast, fast, fast and fast, Exhillarating ride Disadvantages: Pricey insurance if you don't have a history
When Yamaha first announced the release of the R1, the unsuspecting public were already gripped with the performance and exhilaration of the Fireblade. The fastest, best handling, most exciting animal on the road seemed invincible. Along came the R1 and chewed it up and spat it out! Honda have never fully recovered from that day, when the Blades' pedestal was shattered from beneath it. Metzeller were tasked with the job of re-inventing the tyre for ... ...for the best tyre of the day. The MEZ 3 was born and the R1 is still pushing the envelope off performance and excitement. What else can you buy for under £7500 that sends your pulse racing like an R1? Let's face it - the R1 is awesome. 0-60 passes by before you manage to get a visual on the speedo. 100mph comes up within 10 seconds and then you realise that you still have 5mm of twist left in the right hand and 1000rpm more to play with!!! 1st, 2nd ...
Mr_Wendal 24.04.2003
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Advantages: Blow away anything else on the road! Disadvantages: Too tempting to get booked
The R1 is the most exciting bike i've ever riden. Acceleration, power and handling are superb!!! although the seat is quite low, the riding position is uncomfortable and angled down over long journeys. This bike is not really passenger friendly, and eats up the rear tyres in approximately 2000 miles... if you're lucky.The new R1 has a new designed wind-shield which protects you a lot better than the earlier one, allowing you to be more comfortable ...
biker2000 09.07.2000
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i have a black 2007 which i bought new,removed stock cans and fitted leo vince ti evo 2 with power commander.have to say its the dogs balls. ...
deanomcc 09.10.2008
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