New R1

[JOSHD]

wHAT DO you think ?

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[Captain]

http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/2226.gif

[McNuffin]

wHAT DO you think ?

2897

I'm unsure mate - I have not yet formed an opinion because i'm still reading through the 8000 pages regarding the same topic in the other thread......:stirthepot:

http://www.nswroadandtrackbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7011

[DanFX]

We won't be getting that colour, that's the US colour.
I will be upgrading from the R6 to a black 09 R1 early next year ;)

Can't wait for Akrapovic to release the new exhaust!!!!

Even better head out to cycle city on saturday to check out a few 09 R1's :D

[Turtle]

Gotta love the factory "Panniers" :lmao:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7606/staticsi4.jpg

[Mono]

Yeah..not a fan of the zorsts... looks a lot like the poxy '06/'07 Zx10 ones..
I'd piss 'em off & get the GP style 'stubby' one. On a positive side, it should eat the rest on the road though!

[_chado77]

based on photo above im not too excited.. ..06/7 still the best looking R1:ayyy:

[One Mofo]

all i hear is how bad the exhausts are, i personally am unsure till i see the real thing, but i think if you change the exhaust ( which is the first thing people do ) it will look sick as. i think ill be up grading when i get the dosh. i also think i think alot.

[hoffy]

08 looks better...but this one will go better !

[One Mofo]

and sound better. to be honest i like the 06 more than the 07/08 but the 07/08 run better and has a better feel.

[spanky158]

Yep, as stated in other threads, I hate the backend. But I also hated the 04 model when it came out cause in my opinion, the backend looks like shit. Yamaha certainly don't do the underseat exhaust as well as some of the other manufacturers, it's a small part of the reason I own an 02/03 shape, cause that was the last of the nice backend setup.

[AS76]

It looks better in the flesh,photos don't do it justice....

[Captain]

That's often the case, isn't it?

[Alex.]

It looks better in the flesh,photos don't do it justice....

Not in this case. IMO it looks worse in the flesh. 07 / 08 look the nicest.

[MATTK6]

Even better head out to cycle city on saturday to check out a few 09 R1's :D

how the hell did cycle city get they're hands on some when thy're not mean to be released till april may next year?:confused1:

[scott]

is there another 09 R1??

[DanFX]

how the hell did cycle city get they're hands on some when thy're not mean to be released till april may next year?:confused1:

It's not there bike, promotional thing.

The VMAX will be there also, check the latest AMCN.

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/racing_evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_ 2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg

:mod_smilie_rockwoot:mod_smilie_rockwoot

[zRoYz]

It will be the best sounding 1000cc sports bike on the road at least with the big bang motor, it sounds more like a motogp bike.

video link
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=6n5mDDAUj5c

[drukenhard]

It's not there bike, promotional thing.

The VMAX will be there also, check the latest AMCN.

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/racing_evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_ 2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg

:mod_smilie_rockwoot:mod_smilie_rockwoot

Those pipes would look better about 6 inches shorter so the top tip is flush with the tail light!

I'm going for the 08 GSX-R750 when I can afford one!

[Captain]

I think I've seen it now, that's plenty thanks.

[R_u_1_e_r]

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/racing_evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_ 2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg

[R_u_1_e_r]

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/racing_evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_ 2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg #1

[zenodamper]

Mmm, so hard, i love the exhaust note, and the idea behind it all; but the ZX6 fork is so cool... Maybe a ZX6R forked CBR600RR? :lmao:

[Captain]

Awesome video

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0uG2PASKepw&feature=rec-HM-r2

[Turtle]

mmmm..........Moto Gp replica it aint.......i haven't seen a GP bike with panniers.....:lmao:

[Cedric]

The whole bike looks squashed.. can't wait to test the big bang motor though

[Alex.]

Great video.
New R1 sounds awesome but looks like a painted turd. Looks even worse in the flesh.

[Turtle]

Great video.
New R1 sounds awesome but looks like a painted turd. Looks even worse in the flesh.

:lmao: did you read my mind....

[Captain]

Yea, saw it at the motor show. It's the arse end that really stuffs it up, big time.

[Big Lunt]

Does sound nice....what is with the red frame!!!!!! Did someone say GAYYYYYYYYY

[Turtle]

Yea, saw it at the motor show. It's the arse end that really stuffs it up, big time.

iS THAT THE ARSE END ??? I thought they had it backed up against a BARGE !!!

[slow bro]

Sounds like a V4 in real life

[DanFX]

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_2009_/c766ec66bcfbe66a45de19579584b76c.jpg

can't wait :dancesmiley:

[Captain]

Do you have a pic from the back danfx? Because other than that, I quite like the bike. I'm wondering whether it's just the cans (and fixable by aftermarket ones).

[Turtle]

Look like some of ther fairing is missing on the bottom..........

[Dr freedom]

The only thing I get from it is the desperation one must put into changing the rear pipes.. the stockers are just aweful imo & it ruins the rear end.

[Turtle]

2007/2008 model looks much better.........

[Lucas001]

if you like this:
http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Video/060918/a_brown_eyeball_060918.300w.jpg

you will probably like the front end of the new R1... :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Yamaha just fucked up 09 bike designs... first the R6 colours, then the R1 marroon swingarm + popping eyes... ok it will go faster and better, but that design... ffs...:spank:

[DanFX]

The only other pic i have is this one dude

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg



Do you have a pic from the back danfx? Because other than that, I quite like the bike. I'm wondering whether it's just the cans (and fixable by aftermarket ones).

[Lucas001]

its not tooo bad without the heat shield in the exhausts....

[Dr freedom]

Lucas, in the flesh, the Graeme Kennedy effect Yammy have gone with is nowhere near as much as a shocker as it is on the Triumph's.

[Turtle]

Who cares what it looks like ??? As long as it goes, stops and handles awesome....right ?

[Lucas001]

come again? :confused1:
I saw it in flesh at the Sydney motorshow, to me was the ugliest new bike there...
Triumph had the lamest stand, just one 675 08 model blue (I have a blue bike, but the triumph's blue is ridiculous ffs, so pale...)

[Lucas001]

Who cares what it looks like ??? As long as it goes, stops and handles awesome....right ?


Sorry, I do. and looks like you do too.:ayyy:

[Turtle]

Sorry, I do. and looks like you do too.:ayyy:

Okay you got me................................its SHIT UGLY !!!!!!!

[Captain]

The only other pic i have is this one dude

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/evolution_exhaust_system_for_yamaha_yzf_r1_2009_/5d0a09836d8e98617c845e27c9d6ddb8.jpg

Hmmm .... that's already an improvement.
I don't think it looks all that bad (with new pipes), and let's not forget that sweet sweet sound, Ducati no longer has the monopoly on that :lmao:

[Lucas001]

Okay you got me................................its SHIT UGLY !!!!!!!

LOL, I always liked the r1 and r6 designs and colours... but now... :confused1:

[Turtle]

they do sound good.......

[Lucas001]

Hmmm .... that's already an improvement.
I don't think it looks all that bad (with new pipes), and let's not forget that sweet sweet sound, Ducati no longer has the monopoly on that :lmao:

Captain, its like some girls... looking from behind they are not too bad.. until you see the face lol...:dohsmiley:

[Specs]

if you like this:
http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Video/060918/a_brown_eyeball_060918.300w.jpg

you will probably like the front end of the new R1... :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Yamaha just fucked up 09 bike designs... first the R6 colours, then the R1 marroon swingarm + popping eyes... ok it will go faster and better, but that design... ffs...:spank:

well its just a matter of personal taste, same with the Honda CBR1000, some people think its beautiful, some dont even like it

[Captain]

Or the ZX10R for that matter. Funny how these new models have so polarised people, isn't it? My 2c

CBR1000RR - nice, shame about the face
R1 - nice, shame about the arse
ZX10R - simply stunning
GSXR1000 - really like it too

[Turtle]

Or the ZX10R for that matter. Funny how these new models have so polarised people, isn't it? My 2c

CBR1000RR - nice, shame about the face
R1 - nice, shame about the arse
ZX10R - simply stunning
GSXR1000 - really like it too

mmmmmm........ZX10R......simply stunning ??? Put down the "Crack Pipe" Julian......

[*Oggy*]

Or the ZX10R for that matter. Funny how these new models have so polarised people, isn't it? My 2c

CBR1000RR - nice, shame about the face
R1 - nice, shame about the arse
ZX10R - like a tranny... looks the biz until you get down to business !!!
GSXR1000 - really like it too

I agree :ayyy:

:stirthepot:

[Cedric]

Think you were right the first time....


Captain
CBR1000RR - nice, shame about the face
R1 - nice, shame about the arse
ZX10R - simply stunning
GSXR1000 - really like it too

08 ZX-10R is phenomenal and will make any rider feel like god.... compared to the 04 which scares the shit out of me..

[zenodamper]

Yup, the 08 ZX10R will make any rider see god when they accelerate and feel the front glancing off road-top imperfections - small hydro-lock problem happening there! :lmao: (quite liked it with a little work done but)

...and no dissing the Lorikeet (CBR1000RR) - it may have a soggy rear end; but that motor runs really nicely (me thinks), churning good usable power out and down off the corner - actually quite an impressive bike! Not blistering fast as stock in a straight line; but probably flies through the tighter sections ...and haven't they come along way with their fuel inj. since the F4i! :D


...can't find a better piccie; but have a look at its nose next time and imagine a little....? http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Island/2388/pbm3.jpg

[Johnny]

...can't find a better piccie; but have a look at its nose next time and imagine a little....? http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Island/2388/pbm3.jpg

Looks more like a stupid galah than a lorikeet, describes the hoonda betterer too :lmao:

[RIPPERTON]

Listen to what this guy says about power pulses during turns.
Amazing stuff.
http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35140

[tazkenny]

Whats is it with bikes missing the back half of the lower fairing these days, personally I don't like it.

[rats666]

Engineers take one half decent bike, give to designer :warning::eyecrazy: who :beer: 2much and :2191: it, then put it on sale so :Rossi: buy it, and spend megger bucks making it look better.

sorry was bored :)


i think it looks like all the other jap bikes..... but thats only IMO :stirthepot:

was that a towbar on the back:eek:

[Captain]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/tier-hub1.jpg

[AG23]

Love the sound of the R1 in Superbike trim...it's awesome.

[RIPPERTON]

Engineers take one half decent bike, give to designer :warning::eyecrazy: who :beer: 2much and :2191: it, then put it on sale so :Rossi: buy it, and spend megger bucks making it look better.


Pretty close RATS666 but the other way around. The designer has a perfect vision of a perfect bike and the engineer comes along and makes it weight to much and have not enough power and be uncomfortable to ride and and and

[Captain]

I just read that the world launch of the R1 (claimed to be the years' biggest world launch) will be held in January ..... in Sydney :mod_smilie_rockwoot

[Dr freedom]

I just read that as well .. R1 launching in Sydney with the XJ6, although it didnt say where abouts exactly. .. its was a blog mind you.

[Zee]

Why couldn't they make it look like this??? :confused1:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/zhorvat/2307-yamaha-yzf-r1-01.jpg

[Lucas001]

agreed 100%:dohsmiley:

[Captain]

Here it is with new Akra slip ons, claimed to raise power from 161 to 164 bhp

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/218431/images/dec%2022%20akrapovic%20(2).jpg

I really want to see a picture taken from the back though.

[xcabbi]

Them slip ons need to be a few inches shorter and they would look mint.

[drukenhard]

+1....if they were shorter you could get rid of the spaceship hanging off the back and use an integrated tail light/blinker set up (can't see it from the side like this, and that's from an angle that a car would kill you!)

[OutOfControl]

If you're looking for a shorter exhaust and know what to do with tools you could always cut it down to size yourself :ayyy:

[xcabbi]

That is definitely on the cards for this type of bike.