Budget 2006 R1 is AWESOME! BBB4

After months of waiting around for Team K5 - I thought enough is enough and made a little video of the only working bike in BBB4... the 2006 R1 - and I LOVE IT.
This is a little walk around and 1st ride of the bike - simple.
Bring on the Battle.
#yamaha #r1
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[@Jazzmaster71]

This particular R1 is timeless. Better looking than many new bikes out there.

[@blaq.plaque]

Still looks beautiful now

[@233kosta]

Crucially it's the latest one prior to ride by wire entering the chat

[@Totes_ma_Goat]

I have a 05 R1. It still looks good for an almost 20yr old bike. I still think the flatplane motor sounds better than the crossplane, but of course, I'm bias.

[@233kosta]

@@Totes_ma_Goat I love the sound of a crossplane engine. And I love the sound of the flatplane... Think I just need one of these and an MT-07 on the side 😅

[@phillheth]

Awww it's like the old days. Solo Sue Perkins rambling on.

[@j.h.237]

Back in the old gixxer off road days?

[@stichupman]

@@j.h.237 quality video cant believe he even tried it lol.

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

@@stichupman The man is a motorcycle legend forever for that one.

[@JEPPAY]

SO MISSED!

[@eberbacher007]

@@j.h.237 the good days

[@marksmith7737]

I love the 44 tubes, and I love the Statham, but that 20 minutes of solo BvG was like becoming reacquainted with an old lover. ❤

[@iamtherealzombie]

"I've got a brand new S21 on the front..." Meanwhile it's clearly visible that they are S22 :)

[@left-hand-threaded]

I feel proud to of funded part of this bike 🤪😂 (I bought those hideous pipes)

[@ImLeuff]

Motorcycle on youtube with stock cans on - how refreshing.

[@TheMojomoto]

it sounds gorgeous. The cans look good too.

[@iamtherealzombie]

Decat is all most bikes need.

[@growthmaxed9940]

@@iamtherealzombie Decat on new R1 or MT-10 makes it obnoxiously loud.

[@iamtherealzombie]

@@growthmaxed9940 A friend has an MT-10 with a decat and a scorpion pipe, it's not *that* loud (he has the db killer in).

[@growthmaxed9940]

@@iamtherealzombie I own MT-10 with Arrow slip and decat and without db killer it's loud but not crazy loud. But stock slip on + decat pipe, then it's really loud.

[@anthonyatuhaire]

"the inditacor, the indita', the inditicato.. FUCK! INDICATOR!! “ I died😂

[@projectg408]

Arnold Atuhaire same!! 😂😂😂

[@shanewicky9079]

i replayed this part for than 5tyms...!!!!!!! He's great....

[@prasun911]

tbh as an Asian.. seeing a brit fuck up on indicatooor was quite motivating😂

[@seandocherty371]

What time was that?

[@Vader-23]

Funnily enough. I've just bought the 2006 R1 in black. What a beast!! Absolutely love it!!

[@Tampa_tom]

I got the 06 in yellow last week 🤙🏻

[@Vader-23]

@@Tampa_tom I've bought a Gixxer 1000 since then 2015. I use my R1 firva track bike now. 🏍 both outstanding bikes😁

[@Tampa_tom]

@@Vader-23 nice! I want a 2014 r1 to go with my 06

[@Vader-23]

@Tampa_tom yeahhh... You going for the big bang model? Love them!!

[@Tampa_tom]

@@Vader-23 yeah I personally think the 04-06 inline 4s looked the best but I do want a cross plane 09-14 model in the garage too. What’s your 3rd bike going to be ?

[@connorp1513]

all the power's right at the top.... of course it is.... you've lockwired the exhaust valve open!

[@morri03]

Connor P they are gutless wonders. I had a 2006 50th anniversary colour one and you need 9,500 to really shift. Basically ride it like a big 600

[@dancarlos1216]

morri03 Makes me want one if that’s how it is!

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Chris is an absolute savage towards Al in this 😂 Can't wait for the series when it comes out (in 2034)

[@michaeljkasnter]

Been riding almost every day of my life since 5 years of age and still on occasion forget the chin strap!! Now I don’t feel so bad!!!

[@stichupman]

You wont be the only one.ive Been tanking along and wondered why my helmet kept lifting lol.

[@Frankies95]

Is James feeling any better? Also like that you're involved with bemoto, they've been so easy to deal with for me, great 44teeth excess deal and really competitive on pricing

[@themorganator]

I also used the 44T BeMoto deal and I highly recommend it to anyone at renewal! Saved a boatload and the excess reduction is immense!

[@cnealmartin]

I had a 04 R1, that bike blew me away how fast and easy it was to ride in the turns.

[@Varrakk]

I welcome the return of the now Un-Budgeted Bike Battle

[@ArmaliteNO]

2005 R1 raven is my daily commute :) has been for a year now

[@marcknight3869]

The prettiest and my favorite of all the R1 shapes

[@garythecarwashkid]

Still one of the best looking bikes made. I personally prefer this to the new R1M

[@adamnoble9472]

Really do love the R1 , it looks fantastic sounds like a beast . And I'm confident the R1 will win hands down.

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109]

@Zx10r 08 you sound insecure

[@dennism1919]

Chris! This bike absolutely rocks, mate! Seriously, I think it's beautiful. I am confident your steed is going to compete well in this new battle. I can't wait for you guys to get started.

[@minnsminns]

Me thinking: "Did you just get off the wrong side of the bike" Baron 2 seconds later: "I'm gonna get on this side of the bike just cause I know it annoys some weird people"

[@hoojamaflicks]

chris, my favourite videos of yours, including both 44teeth and BvG, are your solo ones, especially your solo tour videos. I would love to see you do more of that sort of stuff. thats no dis of Al at all, or the 44t videos which I also enjoy, but my personal favourites are solo BvG trips. that stuff's gold. I appreciate that that isn't always doable for a multitude of reasons, but just putting it out there. chris on a BvG solo video, is a different chris to the 44t chris. BvG chris is one of the most entertaining ramblers out there.

[@xl447]

Cracking vlog Chris, love the R1 progress , unlike many others, you actually read the road and back off at loaded junctions while giving the commentary. Good luck.

[@preacherz01]

"S21's on the front" - it's gotten S22's moulded on the wall :'D

[@LeeTillbury]

I have an OE rear hugger you can have for free. Keep all that winter crud off that beautiful Öhlins shocker! #teamR1

[@essex__rider]

Thanks Baron, I’m buying one of these tomorrow!

[@Mcallyburger]

This bike is still beautiful in 2020 🔥🔥🔥

[@LockieNZ]

"You might be able to win this bike..." "Oooooooo!" "And the other one!" "Uuuhhhh....."

[@theMightywooosh]

Phone blocking the speedo, brilliant!

[@theMightywooosh]

@@AndrasMihalyi 8:45 shows the GPS, it hard to see the screen, I know the UK has ticketed motobloggers based on their own videos...be careful out there

[@malvaughan]

Really enjoyed this, great to see how the R1 has come along. I think Fagan was the only one who couldn’t see that GSXR was going to be trouble but fair play to him for sticking to his guns 😄👍🏻. Ride safe Gents 👍🏻

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

Can I just say.. You guys have the best motorcycle channel on KZbin. Diverse, rich and not so serious. Enjoying every notification. Thanks

[@dmartin23]

The quickshifter. Did you get any silicon spray near it? I did with my 899 quickshifter and it stopped working. I had to take the shifter apart and clean the silicon away from the gubbins in it to make it work again.

[@GIGABACHI]

Interesting. 👍🏻

[@BrianFrichette]

Shouldn't use silicone around there anyways. White lithium or bearing grease

[@aspjake123]

Love this channel. You guys take me back to my roadracing and motocross racing days back in the 1990's Keep up the good work and top quality videos! My dream bike is that Ducati Panigale of course. But that budget R1 is all i really need. Sweet bike it is

[@bradgaynor6420]

You two legends make by far the best Motorcycle content on KZbin. Its informative, funny, diverse and you generally beat other creators to the punch when it comes to uploading new and relevant info regarding new release bikes etc. Keep up the great work cos we love it here in Australia.

[@mikewalker3933]

RIP that lovely ohlins shock without the hugger fitted 😖😖 Easy win though, team R1 ✊✊

[@robertmaitland09]

It`ll get covered in chain lube!

[@scottieray]

But the Ohlins can be rebuilt multiple times versus a cheap stock shock.

[@silv3rArrow]

A few years back I saw an add with one of these for a very attracting price. I was reluctant and didn't go for it. Then found out a friend of a friend got it and it was actually in great shape, still has it today. Great video, put a smile on my face. Cheers!

[@Jorduan100]

Bloody fantastic. That temporary traffic light skip is a god-send on the country lanes.

[@dg-gaming2092]

10:54 - I was at a rally at that pub last year. Bit of useless info for you all !! Keep up the good work guys team R1 all the way !! Sorry Statham 😬😬

[@BuzzyRR]

Pheonix - risen from the ashes. I'm a Honda man but that does look good.

[@ArranD1]

This video just reminds me of a BvG old school vlog, love it

[@keithjackson4985]

I had an 07. It was like a bicycle with 160hp! I loved that thing.

[@yamakawirodebike5710]

BBBs back!!! The Budgets shot,ran over, and burned in a field!!! So Replace the front disc - We do want you guys safe!! Great to hear a moto-vlog BVG!! See ya!

[@DeNaDios]

Got an 07 R1 with 58,000 miles healthy as can be. About to do valves for the 3rd time xD. Been tracked multiple weekends the last 3 seasons. Looking to track it this season as well. I gutted and packed the stock cans with an AR baffle kit and did an Akra mid pipe and Y pipe smog block offs and an air filter. Dynoed at just under 170whp. Ftecu quickshifter. I love it. So much. R1 has it for sure in BBB4.

[@BusaLova]

I rode an '05 R1 for 7 years. Very civilized, user friendly superbike with superb reliability and ease of maintenance. Looks good too. Very good value for money. A shame we can't say the same about the Suzuki in this particular instance.

[@Arthurzeiro]

The R in this R1 stands for Revenant.

[@Different-Level]

I can never look at another r1 the same

[@rohan390]

This was definitely a golden era for superbikes. What a lovely looking thing.

[@metalmorfcustoms]

You have no idea how much I have been looking forward to this episode!!

[@garolstipock]

I remember when this came out in 2004... (at the time) The most beautiful lookin' sickle in all of christendom! (yea.. even with the Duc 998 sitting looking side-eye at it.. This was the one the 'everyman' could afford.)

[@binksters_dad]

She looks beautiful. Sounds great as well. The subtle things you’ve given her are perfect. Not overdone, not overly expensive 👌

[@kevinclark6511]

Loved my 5vy. A tip if you haven't already is put fresh coolant in before your trip. These like to overheat in traffic on old stuff and spit it out the over flow tube.

[@gnarshread]

BVG. I get the biggest giggle out of seeing you ride roads that I travel for work when I am in the UK even though I live in the USA. Its uncanny. I believe I speak for all of us when I say, about bloody time we had another BBB update. Lol

[@samuelstrauss3410]

Did you finally learn that a loud exhaust on a 2000 mile journey isnt a good idea lol

[@robertpowers1045]

Samuel Strauss agree for a stocker she purrs nicely but still has that nice throaty intake at higher RPMS

[@kuhndj67]

Blasphemy!!! ;-)

[@Isaac.Reuben]

I guess it's bearable if you use earplugs 😁

[@ralphwarom2514]

If you need tobuse earplugs.....then.......:D

[@markieboiwilson]

"its a Triggers broom" hahaha

[@Daniel-gb9ex]

I had to look that one up. Same thing as the ship of Theseus.

[@blackdoublezero]

@@Daniel-gb9ex Thesues 2.0

[@22OLI22]

Been waiting soo long for an update on BBB this is keeping me entertained whilst at work! Keep up the good work guys 🤘🏻

[@ZX7ROB]

Bought one of these this year after wanting one since they came out. Was a little worried I’d be underwhelmed after 17 years but, I love it! Just a fantastic bike.

[@FlokiShqahu]

me too..one of a kind!

[@akflix763]

Hey man! im getting a deal on 2006 r1 83000kms on it looks clean for $4k CAD should i consider it or does it have too many kms on it

[@ZX7ROB]

@@akflix763 it is high but as always depends on how it was looked after. You just have to bear in mind that it will have 83k of wear. Inside and out. Ride it if you can 👍🏼

[@dannyracer25]

Yes like the old days Chris 😂 brilliant mist the day when you rambling on to work. Thanks from Danny

[@aaronbridgeman8308]

I’m a motocross person I go track and have raced for a while now looking to get my bike license and was looking at these I’ve always liked them but heard mixed things about them but you’ve just sold the idea to me thanks 👍 keep up the good content

[@Uninfluenceable]

I believe the Power Commander needs the "Ignition Module" as well in order for the Quickshifter to work as well as it does on a modern bike. With just the PC5 and QS load cell alone you're only cutting fuel to the bike during shifts which is nowhere near as precise as cutting ignition. I removed my DynoJet QS from my bike because it was destroying my transmission with all of the false neutrals due to bad cut-off timing. If the bike didn't come with QS from the factory it's best to leave it well enough alone. Unless you have ages of time figuring out and tuning the right millisecond of cut-off for each gear and load condition.

[@paulfastbikes361]

R1's are so good looking I had 1 9 years never had a issue and real world fast bike loved it . Great vid Baron

[@mjm_1905]

Got booted off recently and bemoto where ace with me, highly recommend them and great to see you boys working with them and promoting great companies. And thanks for the 44teeth excess discount ;)

[@m1ghtbe]

Picked up one of these for $7500 with only 4k miles. I’m absolutely loving it. Raven edition doesn’t snap necks like my red but imo it looks way better

[@NudaMan]

Looking at 06’ for $4500 w/ 34k miles clean title all stock, had a 03’ 2 years ago and I miss it lol

[@gingerelvis]

Next BBB no mods, run what ya brung! Servicing allowed. Fluids, battery, pads, chain, tyres and adjustment. No upgrades and nowt else. Under 2k. Basically what I have done over the last few years. Go!

[@MrJIMBOISAWESOME]

Episode 1,452 of the BBB4 and they're still in England...

[@Tdfries]

I'm rooting for the K5 because I love a good upset.

[@2ndAveScents]

My first ride was a 2006 R1 and will always be my favorite in terms of ergonomics (fit me perfect) and looks. I've owned three R1's since and they've all been 06-08.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I absolutely love my 04/06 R1 they are one of the most amazing years. Found my current one 2 years ago mint with 715 original miles. Sitting now at close to 8,000 miles. Love the top end rush. I have so many mods ready to install but so far she is still mostly stock.

[@machetezzz406]

Jacob Hendrickson if you were to sell it how much would u put it up for??

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Redeyefam gonzalez well I won’t ever sell this one but I’d say it would sell fairly easy at 6,000. I’ve seen several original owner 04/06 R1 under 2,000 miles on ebay and Facebook asking for 8,000-8,500 which I think is way high.

[@3SecondsFromDeath]

I've got one of these. It's a cracking bike and shouldn't let you down. Only suggestion would be that the seat lacks a little padding for long (400miles in one go) rides! Yamaha badge should be silver (matching the Yamaha decals on the tail and belly) and the original screen was clear (and very low).

[@sdolman79]

Had a 5vy for 5 years, cracking bike never missed a beat.

[@dazmorland]

As soon as you started her up, I thought how much it sounded like my old 2008 FZ1 Fazer thou! Then I realised it’s the same 150bhp motor :)

[@Tampa_tom]

174

[@outkastinnc2338]

Check the rearsets for the quickshifter problem. The heim joints can wear over time & when riding the bike it will vibrate the sensor to much & it won't work or in a case I had the bike would get caught between gears or repeatedly cut the ignition

[@aiya1816]

It does look really nice! I guess „the problem“ is all the work you get done at JHS. 50h is what? 5 grand just in labour alone if you can’t do it yourself. And who has a dyno at home ... but it’s fun to see anyways 😊👍🏼

[@ross5506]

Love working on bikes back then, today bikes are so complex the electronics.

[@LIKWID]

As much of a suzuki fanboy I am there is no way the suzuki is coming back to win this, it really is a cursed bike! Good to see sponsors getting behind things like this. I also recommend any hoodie lover to pick one up, its became my favourite 😎👍

[@Balafoutre]

After all these years...it still is a beautiful motorcycle!!!

[@worldtraveler8613]

The r1, from any generation has always been the most beautiful literbike to me. I used to ride with a guy years ago who had a black one like this. I have been lusting after that bike ever since. If i get one it will probably be an older one. Newer literbikes are not comfortable to me. Thats why i ride 600s. But i may get an older literbike, because after sitting on a ton of bikes at dealerships i noticed that the riding position on most modern literbikes is too extreme, but bikes from this era (2006) are not too bad.

[@dirtyversa3165]

Oh gosh a video with just the Baron himself. Looking good mate.

[@bugseysdog]

If the quickshifter worked on the stand were you on the bike at the time? Might be wiring routed under the seat to the Power Commander.

[@ridealldaylou3958]

Good luck with the BB! Im definitely team Yamaha! R1 is looking the business and anyone would be proud to own it!

[@ehtikhet]

Last 20v r1 is a peach! I hope you two don’t bicker at each other so much in this one, it would ruin a biking holiday for me if two of my friends were at each other’s throats...

[@nickthakyd]

Such a beautiful bike, Yamaha does not disappoint.

[@ukcitizen1158]

Man, that's one sexy Machine right there! Al knows deep down that he's lost the BBB.......

[@jacksondaniels8169]

I owned that exact model.. Great bike. Painted it 50th anniversary white and red with all the graphics.

[@guttgrinder1626]

GEAR UNDERTAKER! Just kidding. I always love the look of the old R1.

[@rexchan8]

Great material reminiscent of a BVG classic tube vid. We definitely have to agree that although Jason's the better rider, Sue will always be the one with better taste.

[@FAMUxTINxREx]

See you in Spain man! Team R1 has it in the bag. no doubt

[@jediknight1294]

Budget bike battle with ohlins, a set of racing designed calipers, a set of forks solidly upgraded. That's an interesting definition of budget bike. Battling, does prove you can polish a bit of a dog for not that much comparing to buying a new bike which is kind of cool. I like the era just prior to lots of rider aids so I do like that bike.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Did you watch the video?...

[@stevetkocz]

So glad you’ve got her all sorted 👍🏻 Looking forward to a proper bike battle 😃 Go team R1!! YaY 💪🏻

[@leewatkeys9065]

The double act is always entertaining but I do enjoy listening to BVG muttering on 😀team R1 👍🏻

[@Daniel-gb9ex]

I'm a K5 man, but boy is that R1 looking good. Chris is a good salesman too. At the end I almost wanted to buy the bike.

[@bananafarmer7224]

Nice to see Loomies' car park with a few bikes in it on a grey chilly February day 😁

[@fzswede9533]

Not that i’m biased to a certain brand or anything...but definitely Team R1 😁 And it’s black 👌🏻

[@markfuller5556]

Mint good to see winter content for BBB , bring it on boys to be fair gsxr is a lemon! Triggers broom in full effect.

[@Joric78]

I think this particular series is pretty representative of the used bike market. At least my local used bike market here in Oz. It's comparatively easy to find an old R1 that's barely been ridden, but has been meticulously cleaned. On the other hand finding an old gixxer (and especially a K5/6 model) which hasn't been thrashed, crashed and molested with half arsed "performance" modifications is a real challenge. Also in my experience (mostly with TL1000s and oil cooled GSXRs), gremlins with old Suzuki electrics is the norm.

[@Tyranicale]

I own a 07' R1 and absolutely love it! The only other bike I want is an 2015 Aprilia RSV4!

[@lordsnootypants253]

Totally team R1. What a lovely looking bike, great job Baron, I'd love to own one like it.

[@bernardcucuz3315]

BvG can start the trip, make the track day, come back and Fagen bike still would not work. So Nice to see old bikes geting some love. R1 Got this

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Brilliant model of R1 👌🏻 thoroughly enjoyed mine ... cheap speed nowadays 👌🏻 new bikes are out of reach to the common man now let's be honest, so summat like this is mega

[@scottstafford3074]

If we were in 2006 and looking at a 92 model, you wouldn’t think it was as sweet as this still looks...

[@Humza1]

Went from a 2001 Katana to a 07 R1 and I LOVE my R1.

[@luobomu9747]

3:35 - Correct pronunciation of Öhlins, I'm impressed!

[@jonesjonz1]

Pulled up to the BMW dealer with the best looking bike on the lot. Great purchase and nice tasteful touches you added to it without going overboard. They need to bring back under the seat exhaust to the new bikes looks awesome. R1 for the win, Suzuki lost already due to time spent faffing.

[@doomfathertm8771]

For the track I would add 3 - 4mm on the shock length, I raced one in 06 in bsb stock 1000, found it was a bit stiff to turn and under steered a bit until back was jacked up just a little