Ducati 1299 Panigale v 2015 Yamaha R1

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The latest instalment of 44Tea chat reviews feature our bikes of 2015: the all-new Yamaha R1 versus Ducati's 1299 Panigale. And we kept it real-world, analysing road skills and understanding what this pairing are like during everyday chores. APOLOGIES for the audio quality in some parts - we had major mic issues!
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[@maxthomson2948]

the only bike review where they play with a dead pheasant haha quality

[@TheGazzatron941]

Sorry to hear about your pheasant, hope he gets well soon :(

[@Mrbigbird104]

I bought the R1 about a month ago. For me it's perfect. I did spend over a decade of my life racing so maybe that's why it feels like home. I read a comment on here that the only positive thing somebody said was "it was fast" after a test ride. Each to their own but I think they have missed the point. Is it a great commuter? No Is it a tourer? No Is it plush over bumps? No Is it nice to ride sensibly in traffic? No What it does do is turn fast, change direction faster than any 1000cc bike has any right to, holds a line through a corner, feels nervous at times, has a ridiculously high first gear and will eat your licence. The brakes could be stronger but I'll have to try different pads. Throttle is quite snatchy, particularly through slow corners so I just leave it in PWR3 you soon get used to it. I switch it back to 1 and 2 sometimes but end up going back to 3 as it just works out faster. You can adjust the settings on the fly you just need to hold the mode button a bit longer. The PWR setting can only be changed with the throttle closed.

[@650ib]

I kinda wanted to see some SMACKDOWNS between the bikes but oh well, I still enjoyed the video.

[@TheCheck43]

650ib Wanted to see a Schlacken? However you spell it. Love yours Vids

[@xCreamyy]

650ib its not all about the "smackdowns" -.-

[@650ib]

Lol!!!! More SMACKDOWNS and Shalackin's are coming to my channel. Lol

[@JordanReedYT]

650ib I wanna c the H2 and the Turbo Busa go head to head.

[@berantumar190]

Thats your Job @650ib 😂

[@evoermine]

Every time the shaven headed chap spoke you kept interrupting him. I actually wanted to hear more of his views.

[@OrangeGenerator]

reading this comment in 2021 is hilarious

[@Firefoxtony]

@@OrangeGenerator why?

[@lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154]

Gotta say as an American, you guys are my favorite of ALL the pro's! You two and Lambchops for his reviews, no other reviews needed for me, you guys are SO entertaining it's awesome! I watch all your seperate channels as well. Barron's stuffs great, his review of the MT10 was one of the deciding factor of me getting the US version at Launch (FZ10) and as my first Supernaked (11 previous sport bikes) I loved it! Sure wish we have the SP here! Barron is correct the mic does NO justice on the Crossplane 4 , I did a link pipe /cat delete race filter and tune and my gosh it sounds epic! Nothing like your R1M tho! 😍 total random but say one locally in park city utah for sale at a car dealership $13,500 US for an R1M, 2,500 miles, wanted to snatch it solely for the re-sale. Took 4 hours online for it to sell ! 😩 I'd deal with my bad back for an r1M . Had a '15 R1 and loved it but I'm an old 40 year old broken man from a Ducati accident so Supernaked it is! Anyway wow blabbin when this is an ollllld video no one will seee lol. Ugh... Divorce sucks!

[@P.DuncanMonk]

As an American I will say that the american journalists are just mindless cheerleaders. For an honest opinion I turn to the Brits.

[@BadGrrmmr]

Horse wheelie...

[@s13nicotrico]

sorry to say, but le chicken was the funniest and most informative (it won't fit in the air "duck"t) thing about this video :D

[@callumjohnson9125]

Chicken?! It was a pheasant dude :D

[@atadbitnefarious1387]

"its got rigor mortis" idk but the way he said that made me lol.

[@hingholo8027]

@@callumjohnson9125 chicken hahahahahaha i am dead.

[@insane21000]

I have the 2015 R1 i Love it on the street and on the track ! The RSV 4 was the only other bike i considered but totally happy with my choice !!!

[@51im]

Did anyone else notice that the ducati looks like one of the angry birds when its doing a wheelie.

[@RRSmurf]

I did now 👍🏼

[@JackSwatman]

I want the good old ball grabbing, neck snapping Ducati back :( I don't care if it's a worse bike on paper or round a track, I think the magic of Ducati is its insanity. No one buys a Lamborghini to be fast around a track

[@lewisyates2]

We'll just ignore the fact they hold more championships, race wins and podiums than any other bike manufacturers then shall we? People buy them to go fast because they used to be thorough bred race bikes built for going ape shit providing money wasn't an issue. Thats the charm they hold for me.

[@JackSwatman]

Exactly, they don't want a well mannered tamed tiger, they you a tiger that will rip your jugular out if you look at it in the wrong way. Audi are leading in blancpain, but everyone would prefer a 458 as it has more soul and viciousness

[@rippdogg156]

DucatiMeccanica I love mine, but sometimes I do wish it was a pinch more road friendly. I think that is what they've done with this 1299. It's practical insanity.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Matt G Agreed - and on track it is way faster than the 1199 and most journo's are reporting lap times just behind the R1, but ahead of everything else.

[@carnafillian113]

I've been suggesting that Yamaha fit a dead pheasant into the air intake for years. IMO it should be a stock feature

[@tipailovas]

5:44 dude I've seen this picture on reddit www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/37bcwt/new_r1_with_bird_hunting_addon/

[@FortyFourTeeth]

***** yes, its irritating..

[@Sergeant898]

Great review! Reading between the lines it seems that the new R1 is awesome and the 1299 is the best Ducati ever...so buy a 2015 S1000RR.

[@samr1321]

asdf898 Wrong!!! Buy a 2014 RSV4 APRC end of story, end of aggravation :-)

[@SnipingxSource]

+asdf898 sure

[@fizzlechicken01]

More Barron plays with pheasant videos please

[@iBOOM]

I am happy to hear, that the R1 is so good. Finally again a new yardstick for the competitors to become better! @Baron Thank you for this new format!

[@DanPowell2020]

That horse wheelie though!!

[@jesse68569]

So yeah i thought lets watch this nice review of the r1 and panigale. Everything started off pretty normal. Next thing you know they are trying to fit a dead chicken into the front of the r1 lololol. Laughed so hard ahaha

[@jsouto77]

Came across this as a youtube suggestion. Wouldn't buy either by choice as a single bike owner but appreciate these amongst other fantastic machines regardless. Seemed like a honest comparison hence earned the subscription. Thanks.

[@wheelierog]

Would love to see a BVG review of the 1299.

[@syk9855]

weird, I found the R1M actually pretty comfy to ride. Nothing like a naked bike but for a supersport bike it was actually not too bad. For reference, I rode the R1M 150 miles from San Diego to Mulholland (The Snake). If anything, I thought the 1299 Panigale was more uncomfortable because of the heat, especially in LA traffic.

[@tylerbreeden7735]

Youre comparing a continuous ride through the twisties to LA traffic.

[@Dreadzedan]

shiftec carbon frame covers completely remedy the Panigale intense heat on leg issue for the interested parties

[@vmcougarintn5035]

What were you two doing to that poor pheasant? (Grin) I think it was dead.... And then a horse? What next a rhino?

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Nice review lads, some shit comments but hey, it's the internet, lol

[@DarwinAllen]

Hey Baron, I've been thinking of trading my 899 up for the 1299 since it seems they've worked out a lot of the issues that the 1199 had. Extra power aside, how do you feel the two compare as a (primarily) street bike? Either I do this 'upgrade' or trade my 2012 S1000RR (base) up to a 2015 - I'm on the fence. Since you've owned and ridden all of these I'd love to hear your opinion. Great subjective review by the way. Are you guys planning a track segment with any of these bikes?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Darwin Allen Baron here - i would now chose the 1299 over the 899. As for s1k - if i owned the previous version and it was being kind to me, i probably wouldn't upgrade to 2015 unless money is not an issue.

[@DarwinAllen]

44Teeth thanks for the advice! I took the 1299 on a short test ride and loved it. Time to go bug the dealer to let me keep it for a day and convince me to throw more money at them ;).

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Darwin Allen Do it! i love that bike.

[@DarwinAllen]

TheRandomChannelTV not yet, wanted to see what got released as far as new bikes for the year. I was just at our bike show here yesterday. I'm planning to do my next upgrade this spring when I can actually properly test ride one. It'll either be the 1299S or possibly the new R which has a sooped up 1199cc engine (waiting for the dealership to get back to me on what kind of deal I can get). Whatever I do end up with I'll post some vids when I get it!

[@lewispayne3525]

+Darwin Allen how is the 899 is it comfortable ?

[@roystonevans2223]

Yam, Duc, kwak, Suz or Bmw or Honda are all down to someone's preferred preference....bitching about which is better or shitter I've never fully understood. I've personally owned Rice burners & Italian & have opted for the latter. My 1098 & old 996 is all my wallet can allow but would equal love a R1 one day as I love bikes & biking. Safe riding to all.

[@Jack-mc1vs]

I have the 2011 R1, book says CANT change modes while moving but I can assure you as long as I close the throttle I can go to whichever mode I want.

[@ZeebNinja]

BVG... we love you...but you need to let your mate complete his thoughts. You keep cutting him off.

[@ImLeuff]

Would you say the Panigale lost some of it's "charm" by becoming so good at being a road bike? We often do this thing where, when italian vehicles are impractical, stupid and even sometimes poorly made, we call it "charm" "passion" or whatever. Ducati has been moving away from it's "mad" image for a while now..

[@FortyFourTeeth]

***** no, its still for me (baron) a bike with the most 'presence' and exciting feel. 30mph is still fun on this with the noise and the looks.

[@Benjay1975]

has old mate lost a shit load of weight?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Benjay1975 hehe - training up for the race season :)

[@Benjay1975]

44Teeth Good man, you look well! keep up the good work and great video's! p.s please do a review on the Daytona 675R, i just got one and would love to hear you and the Baron's opinions!

[@eddiefara]

Nice one B dot and F dot, nice vid to watch, as always would love to see a london video on the R1!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

eddiefara Baron has done a London vid - on its way!

[@shaithesm0ck]

I like the editing, random scenes during interview :)

[@jitterball]

12:26 "Grippy pegs for the jihadi?!" ^^

[@Slipprymongoose]

I had gotten very excited about the r1 and I had some mates ride one for a day and they hated it. What I want to know is the 1299 now practicle enough to use every day or at least every other day? And if you only could own one bike to do everything out of those 2 which one would it be? Hey AspieThinker these guys mirror your opinion of your review on the r1 in terms of practicality and aggressiveness on the road.

[@philtripe]

***** i bought a 796 thinking it was a compromise and what i found out is, even the hypermotard is to much power and speed for me and can be more than exciting enough to ride...AND...that it kinda sucks on the highway, sure its fast enough but with no windscreen and the lightweight combined with a taller stance means i get blow around alot so i wont be riding it to phoenix like i thought i would to help keep miles off my truck...i urge you to spend a day at a bike shop test riding to see which bike feels best(what a fun day that would be) and my bike still can do a burnout in first gear and long second gear wheelies so it does everything i want it to do besides looking good and sounding awesome(love the vtwin sound)

[@rippdogg156]

***** Neither...If you want a do it all bike. Look at a multistrada or something along those lines. Never anything "practical" about a ducati super bike. They're hot, all of em get around 100 miles a tank, and really encourage you to break the law with that snarling grunty engine. Trust me, I own one. And I still wouldn't trade it for the world because it will always put a smile on my face.

[@sksinha1]

Slipprymongoose R1 sucks on the road, but it kicks ass on the track!

[@Atlas_FPV]

The R1 seems like a bike everyone thinks they want, but in reality when riding it day to day they realise they don't and realise why supersports have compromises.

[@TheMacki95]

Is this baronvonguble new account???

[@MotoErgoSum]

The 1199R I rode was ridonculous. Just power and agility everywhere. Good to hear the 1299 is a step up from the 1199. I don't think I'll ever sell my 1098 because it's from the last pure zero e-assist Ducati superbike generation, but it'd be nice to pick up a new gen 1299S or... if they make a comfy 1299 Streetfighter S.

[@Jackorias]

Pissed myself at that fucking bird 😂😂another cracking comparison.

[@CoyoteMTB77]

I so wish I could afford that Panigale!

[@danieleffard561]

Great video, not rode either bike but it's great to hear what you guys said about both bikes without the normal bullshit...

[@FancyAnimal]

Al - "I can't think of a better bike..." I can. It's sitting right behind you. The Ducati does everything better. The R1 feels like a race bike, but it's lap times don't match-up with the level of discomfort and quirks relative to the plush 1299. MCN had faster lap times on the Ducati. R1 is a great bike, but needs further revision.

[@krysistheabyss]

Fancy Animal id wrather have the r1. yamaha have excellent reliability, easy to work on when need to. cheap parts and when you do have services its significantly cheaper than the ducati.

[@FancyAnimal]

Chris Garcia reliability is a win for the Yamaha...but not Al and Chris's metric here. For pure riding joy and performance, the Ducati wins. Ride them both and decide.

[@wiratamakalselteng2120]

Are these guys sponsored or something? Ducati sportbikes are never comfortable or 'tame'. The most comfortable according to my experience is Diavel and Monster.

[@Kneedragon1962]

Interesting set of comments. I've not ridden either one. The most recent big sporty I have ridden, was a '12 model ZX10R, slightly sorted. I noted with that, if you rode it like you'd stolen it, it was wonderful. But if you rode it like Ned Flanders, it didn't try real hard to hide its contempt for you. I also noted, my brand new zero miles GSX1100 in 1980, while new and tidy, was a much better and nicer general purpose run around than any modern sporty. At less than 6/10ths, the handling was fine, the engine was a thing of beauty, it was practical, and it was quite easy to ride. That's not really true of any modern sporty. My son's 954 comes quite close. My ZX14 ... you get used to it. It sort of feels like a sports bike, leans in and stands up like one, and the engine is nice, but it really doesn't corner like one. It's about a foot & a half too long, I think.

[@emiliocastro2433]

I keep hearing people complaining about the seat and comfortability.get a freaken touring bike.the r1 is a race bike made for top speeds on the track or the twisties.its a race bike that is legal for the streets drive it at 120/160miles per hour see how well it performs.end of conversation.

[@PAPPABIATCH]

I have an 02 and 15 R1. I'm 6"2 and find the 15 way more roomy. Seat is harder but you get used to it. I find commuting on the 15 R1 just fine.

[@polarbear111000]

I agree with your observation that you have to drive the R1 full out to appreciate it. I have found that to be the case with all the Japanese bikes I've owned (ZX-7x2, CBR 600/900/929, GSX-R 750x2) The 900SS and 999 Ducatis I owned, I didn't need to do that. There is something beautiful about lumbering along with a V-Twin that you just don't get from an inline 4. In other words, you don't need to do "go directly to jail" speeds on the Ducati to enjoy the riding experience. On the Japanese bikes I always found myself having to ring their necks to put a smile on my face.

[@JRatOficial]

it's incredible how people always have something bad to say about a motorcycle. what's wrong with it? nothing. two beautiful, amazing motorcycles.

[@theshineesideup]

outstanding review fellas. you've confirmed that my decision to buy an s1000rr is the right one. i heard a couple of guys talking about the r1 after a test ride and they didn't have many positive things to say other than 'it goes fast'. they both heavily criticised the seat.

[@gwwayner]

Doesn't matter how fantastic a motorcycle is on the race-track if it is a royal pain to ride on public roads while trying to keep your driver's license (for car and motorcycle!). Motorcycles like these are IMHO too fucking scary to enjoy. I'll stick with my comfortable, fast, and nimble little 675 STR; I lost 5 points last year on this thing just rolling on the throttle in top gear passing a few cars.

[@c.g.c2067]

Still prefer the power and exotic magic of the Panigale..

[@catnip1171]

This is why I love having my R6 every time I get to talking with someone about it they say the same thing as these two guys about the R1. That all Yamaha did was throw some headlights on a track bike. Makes me giggle like a school girl (:

[@ninjasupersport]

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[@Alps6408]

I rode the R1, took the words out of my mouth pretty much... I much prefer my ZX12 A1 than the R1

[@ninm4a11]

People are so stupid these days they buy a superbikes and get mad because it's not comfortable it's not supposed to be!! Both bikes are awesome for track If u want to be comfortable buy a GS or multistradda and enjoy your chicken strips

[@metalheadvlogs]

I've not had the pleasure of riding either of these or the S1000rr, but I would probably take the Ducati :-)

[@markjohnson3975]

I rode the new 2015 Ducati S from a friend of mine and yes the bike is amazing!!! Nothing in the world of superbikes can be compared with Ducati. Ducati is a beast! angry motor! Amazing!!!! It's art! The R1 is a fantastic bike! At the track and on the city... I have no complaints about it... The brakes are insane they don't fade as they are talking about on this video and all the other stuff they are talking about it's not true! At the track I come 180mph and break start to break hard for the turn one and the power of the stock brakes are insane! All day long... No issues at all. The difference for me on two bikes is pretty much that the Ducati takes a lot on the rider fiscal condition. You need to be in good shape to keep it up... After one day at the track your next day is rest... And I mean it! The R1 The power band is more mellow if you compare with the panigale. You will be fine for your next day at the track. City the r1 is like a Vespa :) mode C. Very gentle and no heat from the pipe. I like it a lot.. If I have to choose I will have both in my garage!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Chello Race Perhaps you just don't brake hard enough?...

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Is this Barons voice...?

[@XxXTitsmcgeeXxX]

Eoghan Hennessy Yes. He and a few others (I think) started 44teeth.

[@XxXTitsmcgeeXxX]

Eoghan Hennessy Yes. He and a few others (I think) started 44teeth.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

XxXTitsmcgeeXxX cool, cheers tits

[@BScalesguitar]

Eoghan Hennessy It's bvg and a bloke called Al

[@alexdb77]

Eoghan Hennessy Off coooooourse :p ! Cheers Mate.

[@sbkarmen]

sorry guys wait until the cross plane crank GSXR comes out next year. small as a 600 more power and less weight than the R1 and finally real electronics on a GSXR! I think I'll pick up a panigale debating on the S the R or a used superleggera thats at a local dealer!

[@Topendz]

Honesty I don’t understand the negative 1199 handling comments seems fine to me but that may be because I came from a 998 and 1198

[@HoneywoodDrive]

Tasty bit of pheasant👌🏼😋 you make a bike vid and all the comments are bird related haha

[@moody9931]

Did you say 80 miles from a tank! Holy funbags, you won't have chance to get uncomfortable.

[@theu3537]

moody That's BS.. I know for a fact 140 minimum and I ride it hard

[@rippdogg156]

moody It's a bit excessive...mine gets 100-110 before the light comes on no matter how I ride it

[@moody9931]

Matt G Thought 80 sounded unusually low, lovely bikes tho.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

moody The U is confused, he has the R1 and we were talking about the Ducati getting 80 miles. The R1 though was not hugely better and we got 100 miles before the light on that bike :)

[@lasttraintovegas7189]

He’s a good listener and nodder besides he was the one who was interviewed 😝

[@theu3537]

You boys are about the only ones that have trashed the R-1 .. The bike is nibble and truly a liter bike that handles like a 600.. All the electronics keep you from hurting yourself and work as good as any electronics package out there. And there is no way the R-1 gets 80 miles per tank unless its smaller. First 600 miles I was averaging about 140 miles and I wasn't light on the throttle.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

The U Firstly, as stated in the video - these 2 bikes are our FAVOURITES of 2015. So no trashing there. All of the points in your comment i agree with, bar the fuel range as we were indeed talking about the Ducati there.

[@Steves_ADV]

I got to ride the R1 a few weeks ago and you've basically taken the words right out of my mouth. I was a bit disappointed in a way.

[@institorisinstitoris959]

Ok, thanks for the video but this "joke" with a dead bird was not funny at all and was disgusting.

[@Fezlakk]

Love the 60 FPS.

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another Great honest review

[@chickenstrangler3826]

I hear at low speeds on the 1299 it will start to overheat (30 mph and below), is that true? also does the yamaha r1 have that problem?

[@AspieThinker]

Released my vid on the R1 last week, I hated it. IMO being the fastest bike at the track is insignificant on public roads.

[@niceguyharry46]

AspieThinker You are into Touring Bro, Goodluck.

[@AspieThinker]

Harkamal Singh I'm into city peak hour traffic slaying and mountain twisties. The R1 was no good for either. Choppy throttle, ridiculously hard seat, and extremely bouncy. Wouldn't want to ride it anywhere but the track.

[@mattyoz0]

AspieThinker power mode 2-4 buddy, Not choppy at all. I wear leathers and the seat don't bother me at all. You actually sound like a fucking bitch. Stick with touring bikes.

[@AspieThinker]

Matt R C​ wow such internet warrior skills. If you're so hurt you need to call someone a bitch because they hate a bike you like then you are truely pathetic.

[@mattyoz0]

AspieThinker A guy going around R1 reviews trying to knock a bike he can not afford is pathetic. Why watch this if you hate the bike? You rode the bike for a short test ride and you clam it's shit. You didn't even know you could go to power mode 2 to stop the choppy throttle. The seats hard, boo fucking hoo, The suspension is too hard? hahah you stupid fuck, is a superbike. You went over a speed bump and you almost cried. Like i said, you're a fucking bitch.

[@davidmandl]

You are using PWR mode 1 on the street. If u read the manual it says use 3 for the road. You will not have a hair trigger throttle. Shame you didn't read the manual. The throttle is fine.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

David Mandl if you go down to 3, there is a delay in throttle pick up, but still jerky. Actually, i have a PDF of the manual from Yamaha UK.

[@bikersquest]

***** I wish other bike manufacturers put their manuals in PDF format online, but no if you lose it that'll be 20 quid

[@DangerousHamsterpup]

Be interested to see opinions of the 09 vs 15 R1 as a road bike only... How much different are the machines ? Obviously tech and race aside for the money you can pick them up now have Yamaha gone backwards in terms of a road only machine ? Remember many people don't track machines like that... I've got a crap 2000 R1 for track as I don't want to destroy my £10k+ bike !!

[@Dracati]

Well Done as always !!! Enjoyed the 5:30 clip add, lol ;) & now I may have to look at the 1299S, though, Have a buddy moving from his 899 to the new R1...for the track reasons you guys mentioned

[@carlb123]

Great vid chaps

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Do you still have the 1299 any issues with it

[@Oloughlin2777]

Lmao. I had a bmw s1000rr now I have a 15' R1. Besides a dozen other liter bikes. Barn none the best bike I've ever ridden.

[@Syqnasty]

***** 44Teeth , how do you feel about the 1299 base as a daily? I hear its more user friendly than the 1199. is it more comfortable? would you prefer an 899 over the 1299 for a daily?

[@MrUnitedPaintball]

Anyone that wants a soft seat is definitely not looking for a liter class sports bike. I have 4 bikes two of them have very diff seats... CBR600RR has hard seat and GSXR1k has soft seat.. the hard seat is way better in my opinion... anyone that has trouble with the comfort or throttle on a modern sports bike needs to ride something else instead. my2c

[@mward5296]

44T Looks like the old Bristol road at Stockhill where non-BVG was giving it large! That is a tricky wee corner to get right.....then Priddy to Cheddar.... BVG was in my backyard......graced with KZbin royalty! Great bikes.....has to be the Duke :-) Mendip Marauder

[@Ful1tilt]

Re-collaborate your brain? 😀

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

got a 1199 for 4 months now , and all the so called downsides dissapear when you get used to it , the smile when i look at it or ride it is still there . the harder you ride it the better it gets , never in my 19 years of riding superbikes have i been more impressed with a bike i bought and i had about 9 of them . check my vid on my pani .

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

Throttle is definitely more sensitive than on the 1199. Imagine that...

[@Solo_1914]

So there is casualty in making of this video.

[@jopaco85]

Nowadays I don't think there is a bad choice in bikes "unless you're buying a Honda". Personal preference is most important.

[@jacobchapman2789]

Baron Von Grumble? Is that you?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

jacob Chapman Yes, this is me typing. Me and Al Fagan have set up 44Teeth.com :)

[@mrjellow]

+44Teeth What gloves are you wearing @ 5:10 ?

[@samirachid2011]

R1 2015 ugly i like R1 2006 and 2007 and 2008

[@nickhill9480]

15k for a potential track bike, its ok if you have that sort of money to throw down the track... Then some guy comes around the outside at druids on a gsxr600k2... ;-)

[@lewisyates2]

I love how now its a Yamaha with the hard seat, cramped postion, snatchy throttle and clutch, race ride position etc... Its all okay, but Ducati has been slated for it for decades.

[@kribar96]

Wait, 60 uk miles is 111km? That is pretty bad even to be superbike if you ask me. I would expect 150-200km before the light turns on.

[@Dreadzedan]

They still have work to do, the 2016 rsv4 rf beat it in the superstock championship and it is more comfortable onroad. the BMW also finished ahead of it. this bike right now is basically pointless. they have work to do.

[@apextwin9445]

Fantastic review gentlemen. You really are connecting with the average rider's points of reference when discussing the pros and cons of bikes. I've just sold my 2015 S1000RR. No regrets. Its a spectacular machine, but one that lacks a soul in my view. I'm taking delivery of an RSV4 RR with Race Pack next week. I also have test ride on a 1299 coming up and I'm pretty sure that after the test and what you've said that I'm going to be facing a quandary; how do I get a 1299 into my garage as well? Suggestions welcome....

[@samr1321]

SRJW BIKE_OFB RSV4 is the answer to all motoring problems. You made the right choice with RSV4. The best 1000cc bike money can buy IMHO.

[@S3Ben]

I've had my R1 almost 3months now and I have to say the forks are not good at all. Had them revalved at MCT similar to their R1 then had Track Electronics flash map the ECU and now it handles phenomally and you can ride everywhere in A mode it's so smooth. Maybe you guys should try it? :)

[@Noonga6]

Absolutely lost it with the dead bird hahahaha

[@OneSingleBreath]

Regarding the mode setting on the R1; you can't change it during the drive. Only with the optional CCU (standard on the R1-M) you can change it while driving. Found this info in an Austrian Video on the R1.

[@DallyLRUFC]

Baron did you have more fun on bikes with carbs and very little electronics or fuel injected spaceships? I dont know why but it appeals to me that the older bikes could bite you hard if you made a mistake

[@xbladerunner]

Truly enjoyed your review. I had 4 bikes on my list to buy this year. The R1M, RSV4RF, 1299s and the MV F4 RC. Rode them all except for the RC. Rode a std F4. Out of all the bikes the Duc was the one that got to my soul. Nothing else made me feel like I was riding something special. The only one that came close was the Ape. But the lack dealer support and the cramped feel of the bike made it not a good choice for me. I find it interesting though that any R1 owners thinks I am crazy for buying anything but the Yamaha. Yet everyone else from the BMW, Aprilla, MV camp have nothing but praise of my choice. Saying that you can not make a bad decision this year.

[@Marius-Gvr]

This was a verry nice video. Message to ***** please upload videos on your chanel at 50/60 fps as well, it makes a huge difference :D

[@dawn-moon]

I hear you guys mention you would pick the R1 as a track bike. But later in the review you mention the brakes fade quickly, I'm confused :)

[@wesleygordoncook432]

If you guys use a microphone pickup near the exhaust you can get some great bike noise recorded. Is that allowed? If so I cannot think of a reason that would be a nice editing feature

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I wonder if we'll ever see either of these at the Isle of Mann TT.

[@markfeatherstone-harvey3550]

Itching for the 1299 but what with it being predominantly a road bike, is it worth spending thousands to change from my 899? Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@SpiderwebRob]

Excellent review guys. Im glad the sports bikes are diversifying slightly, Im a fan of track style"hard" super bikes ill have to keep an eye on the 2015 R1 in the future.