Is the Yamaha R1 Worth It?

[@r1n069]

The motor is what makes the R1 special but honestly unless you are a seasoned rider you can't tell much difference because all the liter bikes are crazy fast. There is so much soul in that crossplane motor it is amazing.

[@revmatchproductions]

Engine* A motor is driven by electricity only, just sayin :) but what you said i agree with! That engine is legendary!

[@cd-pu5uv]

I agree. After owning one i have no desire to own a flat plane bike again. Lol.

[@r1n069]

@@cd-pu5uv only other thing I would consider is a v4 bike.

[@timer42s_83]

@@cd-pu5uv I completely concur, upgraded from a CBR600rr, wanted that amazing and unique sound but a more comfortable ride and useable power for my riding style, ended up getting an MT10 don’t regret a thing.

[@Harnishchappy]

@@timer42s_83 I'm thinking about getting an mt10sp , do you like your mt?

[@user-kj4dm5cj1s]

As a r1 owner and a cbr owner I can honestly tell u the r1 is worth every dollar I have my ecu flashed on mine with a sc exhaust and it’s amazing

[@youngvito3297]

U telling the truth I have a sc project on mine 2 the crt so loud

[@kornboy22]

@@youngvito3297 Same. Ear plugs or deaf in seconds!

[@hb_perez]

Which model exhaust you running.?

[@DrakeLuedke]

I literally bought one today. Of the 7 bikes I own, it’s probably my favorite

[@youngvito3297]

Congratulations

[@THExKINGxKINGx]

Which bikes you own and year

[@thedragonofechigo7878]

So glad I have the 2021 R1M, what an absolute machine that thing is and the carbon fiber on it is unreal. The power is something that I can't really describe.

[@brendencox5494]

Have you ridden the new s1k ?

[@carltoncotter2614]

@@brendencox5494 Having ridden two S1000RR's totaling over 100,000 miles and two R1s (a 1998 and a 2012) over 30,000 miles, I propose the BMW is a boring, soulless bike which is also less reliable and painfully more expensive to service.

[@IamTechNerd]

Yes it is. Case closed. But they need to be more creative with their colours.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

I agree. We need more color options.

[@IamTechNerd]

@@magellanicspaceclouds legit lol

[@youngvito3297]

Ain’t going to lie I love the Yamaha blue

[@hoangsolo6351]

Man... I use to watch you all the time years ago when I had my R6. Good to see you're still doing good!

[@Spooky_Vegas]

Was inspired by you in 2014, bought a 2013 R1, had to sell it when I went back to college in 2017. 2020, graduated, new job, bought a brand new R1. It was stolen last September while visiting a friend. New R1 is coming in 4 weeks. Cannot stop with these bikes, literally the best bikes I've ever owned. Can't believe it's been 8 years since I started watching you.

[@poundthatpavement652]

I think it is worth it now that you can flash it! That sound of that cross plane sounds good. I'm a Kawasaki guy but I do respect the R1M.

[@badass1g]

I’ve got 15k hard miles on my 2020 r1 and she hasn’t missed a beat. Just had Moore mafia flash my ecu and for $200 you cannot beat the value!! Throw in a sprint air filter and an exhaust and you’re set! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ShadowLancer128]

Bro I love your R1's mirrors so much. I have got to myself this motorcycle. I spent too long on my Ninja 300 and it's time for an upgrade!

[@brandondawkins9733]

Stitch @ 1:27 is super clean. My gut was like "CAR!" lol. Awesome bike, always good videos from you Motonosity

[@revmatchproductions]

17k lol its really 20K out the door with tax, registration and all the bs new bike fees

[@redrocks1986]

Facts. Mine was. No mods. Ha.

[@youngvito3297]

Absolutely almost 20000

[@D0PEFRESHGAMING]

Yea mine was 20k for a 2020 r1 with 5k miles. Tuned and full exhaust though🤷‍♀️. Overpriced but I love it regardless

[@10.00.0k]

Ye facts just got my 2021 R1 2 weeks ago was just about 20k after everything

[@noeagosto9231]

20 k for mine. ‘21 in May after everything, inc registration and tags.

[@Антон-е4т1ц]

Finally R1 growl I’ve been craving for!!

[@Knahledge1911]

Thx Motonosity. I just came frm several dealers down here in Fort Lauderdale, FL. and they are talking $20K OTD since they don't know when the next shipment is coming in. The days of finding a liter bike for $15/16K are long gone now.

[@motonosity]

Yeah unfortunately. I think by the time supply chains return to normal, these prices will just be the new norm.

[@MadStylee619]

In Florida maybe

[@invertedmirrorimageimi9480]

@@motonosity how much did you weigh with gear when you did final top speed run on the R6? per you're video on gearing I just ordered 15/45 sprockets

[@joewinters2491]

Envy you riders that live in a state where you can ride year round🥲

[@jcg_r6409]

Please do an Maintenace video on the R1 like an Oil Change.

[@badass1g]

I was riding the other night in 27 degrees. That’s how bad I had to ride!! I was that desperate for R1 time…

[@Juandinggong]

I know the feeling bro.

[@hellraiserrec19]

Get you a Ducati v4 for winter riding. That will keep you warm for sure haha

[@Isaac-muntz]

​​@@hellraiserrec19 LMFAO right, that shit be hot as hell 😂

[@SsTR-th2wv]

The cool thing I love about your channel is you don’t talk that much and you always go super crazy fast always so fun to watch ur videos ;)))))))))

[@thecapnpoopy]

for your last statement saying "if you're not putting 10s of thousands of miles on it." lets be honest if you're putting thousands of miles on your bike it's probably more of an investment than if it's stored and weekend riding only. i drive a 2015 mustang gt and am averaging about 19mpg because I've been doing a lot of city driving and sometimes I just like to get it going. i'd be getting double that on a motorcycle.saving myself probably 3k+ per year in gas.

[@failion4902]

In our country to get this Yamaha R1 2021/2022, it's difficult bro. Like you buy 2 Yamaha R1 in your country. Say like in your country R1 price around 17,800USD right? Let's say 17,800 x 2, so the total you get 35,600USD convert to Malaysia ringgit around RM149,217.40. Easy to say, you need 100K Malaysia Ringgit to buy a new R1 2021/2022. In your USD money around 26243.59USD. So to us, if we get this Yamaha R1 2021/2022, we are so grateful man, totally grateful. Cheers!

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

I have the 2015 R1 , Flashed , Piped , and Well Kept ! What a GREAT Bike ! I would Recommend one to Anyone !

[@nickcoats5227]

Would u say it’s a go to bike for first timers?

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

@@nickcoats5227 , Nick I would Not suggest the R1 as a First Bike ! Start out on a 400/600 ! Be Safe and Get some Experience first !

[@danielnyman1070]

I'm interested in the other topic because atm I'm looking to finance either an r6 or r1 and I. Can't. Decide. Lol. Obv the r6 has more usable power but liter bikes have more fun torque and you can coast around in first gear rather than shifting a bunch. Tho I fear the gas mileage of the r1

[@Euvtoos]

In singapore, this machine probably cost us $60k+ sgd. seeing how the comments say 17k, im jealous

[@mantis3574]

300% import tax huh?

[@Euvtoos]

@@mantis3574 Well probably. not forgetting in Singapore we have COE, which is a certificate that bike owners need to buy to be able to own a vehicle and drive on the road. which is additional 9k+. Ducati Streetfighter V4 2020 is 60+k. hahha

[@pravlogs4370]

IKR

[@kestrel3509]

same, around 30k to 40k in India, whats Utterly crazy is that a Panigale v4 is cheaper than R1 lol because India take more tax on Japanese brands and a lot less on Italian brands.

[@bradstick3505]

my condolances

[@sadonomic]

It's weird to recognize every street a KZbinr drives down lol, that's a first. In the RR area here.

[@PLAYER2035]

I feel like you love the R1 more than the BMW

[@youngvito3297]

That Bmw cost to much money ain’t nobody paying no 28000 for no bike unless they rich lol

[@playstation8779]

They knew when they designed the motor A no bells and whistle bike. Simple and guteral sound. Its all you really need.

[@flyaroundyourfire]

The thing that stops me getting an R1 is the tall ass seat height. I’m 5”7 and live in London so I feel comfortable if I need to put my foot down. The S1000RR feels more compact and suited for me. My GSXR600 is perfect for me though ❤️

[@Harnishchappy]

I'm 5'6 and also live in London lol, I had an r1 2015 and was fine with one foot down.

[@flyaroundyourfire]

@@Harnishchappy oh yeh? I sat on them and just feel so uncomfortable. I flat foot my GSXR and Street Twin and am so used to that. I filter a lot in crappy central London traffic so it’s always nice to be able to put my feet down to squeeze through really tight gaps. I suppose I’d get used to the R1 in time

[@flyaroundyourfire]

@@Harnishchappy why’d you sell it?

[@Harnishchappy]

@@flyaroundyourfire you’ll get used to it. It is a very aggressive seating position so be prepared. I sold it because the gearbox blew up. Might get a mt10sp next or maybe another r1 once this cold goes and summer comes round 😁

[@youngvito3297]

Man listen buddy I am 5 feet tall that r1 perfect for me

[@tradesmart4866]

I love my r1 , the grunt, the way it drives . Fuckn nuts

[@JorgeFlores-mj5rl]

Thank you for the mini heart attack at minute 1:29 🤣

[@UltimateEnd0]

It's for freeways and highways obviously. Washington state would rock there

[@lilx4647]

R1 or s1000rr and why?

[@vortex4705]

I really want this bike but its costs around $30k after conversion in India is it worth it? For comparison the cheapest litre class is zx 10r for about $22.5k This much power will be impractical on Indian roads bit still intimidating can't decide🤔

[@PredatoryPrey]

I really liked the models with the exhaust under the seat. Mine was an 08. I'm debating between a new H2 and a used R1. I currently ride a buell 1125RR.

[@isbeartlh]

Undertail exhausts created terrible center of gravity situations. So most manufacturers switched back to the side mount.

[@omarreynold6782]

That under seat cooks your nuts... Only thing I hate about my bike

[@alessandrofiguccio7192]

Would u say for close to the 20k range that the s1k is more worth it?

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

did you figure out an answer for yourself? wondering it personally so.

[@SuperAdventureR1301]

@@gangsta_pigeon8023 So am I lol. I know they'd both be incredible bikes, but it's hard to choose. R1 looks and sounds better IMO, but the S1000rr has luxuries like cruise control / fuel gauge, and is also a little faster. I'm stuck.

[@mikestackz854]

@@SuperAdventureR1301 the s1k is more like $30k out the door

[@BH-sv4hs]

nice r1 i’m interested in getting one. by the way is that 281? looks familiar

[@drewbocop]

That road is scary as HELL

[@Lightning9060]

4:59 Bro I thought I heard him say his channel name was "Moto Nazi" lmao

[@Villani_AV]

My truck broke down so all I have is my cbr and I live on LI so while I feel for you on the cold, I can't feel anything right now... lol

[@natvega1]

I think it's the 180+mph people like,,,, when your riding and see all those r6 out on the street you will know you can speed away and they won't be able to catch you.😮

[@dg8062]

That's the problem, '20> are a bitch to try to flash, you're better off going with a '19< that ecu isn't as incripted, as the man said. I love my '18 mt10. MUCH more comfortable than an R1, got mine with 1kmi for $9800, practically a new bike. I found a yosh alpha 3/4 decat system new for $600, that and a 2WDW flash and you have a legit 150+whp short wheelbase bike that is an absolute blast for a shade over $10k. Pretty hard to beat!

[@rafiardian3330]

R1 in indonesia because of the tax can reach up to $80k usd

[@D0PEFRESHGAMING]

I bought mind for 20k used 5k miles 2020😬. Worth it to me but definitely overpriced

[@R1___]

Bruh a 2016-2017 R1 here is like 30k 😆 with way more than 5k miles ppl in the US are lucky with these prices

[@KNGKABM]

"Pockets ain't empty, cuz" lmao

[@rjc3865]

“Thank you for attending my Ted talk” 😂

[@elliottbailey2522]

@2:00 dude are you reviewing the bike or giving traffic and weather reports?

[@Dom34007]

My mate crashed his R1 last night. He sadly did not make it

[@IAMTHE1_]

I love my r1

[@NightmareEcoF-150]

U can now flash the ecu when upgrading exhaust so now ur issue is irrelevant

[@francisconavarro956Tx]

You don't use the clutch to change gear?

[@blmlove3138]

Where’s the video between the s1000rr vs the r1?

[@Juandinggong]

I had R1 2009. I miss that bike

[@bradymcrae7351]

What’s the best naked bike in the MT-07 class? I’m looking at an MT-07 but curious if I should look at other options

[@dandy4394]

Cb650r 4 cylinders

[@KwameDoes]

Street triple by far.

[@JRMSweeps]

When I buy my new R1 lets collab

[@damianwilliams9243]

My dad got a 2013 Yamaha R1 which isn't bad and still fast

[@toddgirard391]

R1 sound good.....and they have a great race history.

[@frankiehill7809]

Whats the website to go check out the thermo liner??

[@briandagostino7009]

You talked about how liter bikes ride better on the street. Could you do an on road comparison on 600 and liter bikes? Your opinion on “ride better”. :)

[@JayGino]

I don't know if this helps you but I hope so. I owned a 600 for two years (2016 CBR600RR) and upgraded from that bike to my 2016 R1. I also recently test rode a 2018 R6. In my opinion, a liter bike is totally over-powered for the street. A 600 is way more agile and easier to ride. Also, I feel like I had way more fun on the 600s as on the 1000s (I rode a S1000RR and Rsv4 recently, too), because you can give it full throttle and you're still not crazy fast. You can pull through gears better and are more "one with the bike". To everyone out of my community who asks me "600 or 1000?", I always answer buy what you want, but a 600 is so much more fun and emotion. Hope this helps you somehow

[@kornboy22]

@@JayGino Totally agree. R1 only better for motorway cruising and has more mid range. I have R1 road, R6 track :)

[@R1___]

@@JayGino i agree on that i wish they didnt stop making the R6 but the R7 aint bad its just the R6 is a screamer and thats what i love about it too 😆

[@apriliaguy4life198]

I only paid $15,500 for my 2020. I’d never pay $17,000 for a R1.

[@cd-pu5uv]

Different regions of the country have different prices.

[@Risdal123]

Retail here in Norway is about $31k, youll maybe get a ‘17 for $17k and ‘14 would be $15k ish…

[@Valentino91]

In Swiss is 25k price 😂🤣

[@steveboyle6891]

Apriliaguy4life buys an R1? What?! 🤣🤣

[@apriliaguy4life198]

@@steveboyle6891 😂😂😂

[@KuroSkyy]

Gonna be real I want a cross plane but don’t really match the ergos of the r1 . Wouldn’t have minded a mt10 but it is hideous.

[@zackarybeahrs3498]

What YRC settings do you run on your R1?

[@noctivagance_imagery]

my dream bike was an r6..dealers now want like $14000 for them. eff that.

[@suchmuscles38]

Yeah the r6 is out of control right now. It is the best track ready 600, and they don’t make them anymore, which drives demand up. But for the street, I think there are better 600 options that won’t shatter the bank account

[@SS-sp4vk]

The restrictions is easy gone with flash tune..

[@danielvirgen275]

Dumb question but can I start on this

[@mattnonglong7789]

R1 is R1 hands down

[@badass1g]

Is it as fast as the bmw now that you modded it?

[@MadStylee619]

Love the winglets

[@Motobikereviews]

R1 sounds much better than the S1000RR

[@Misoo_Boy]

After you sell the BMW S1000RR please buy the new 2022 Yamaha MT10 SP

[@LiveToRun7RunToLive]

So I've been wanting to get back on a bike since i wrecked mine a little over a year ago and I'm finally able to purchase one again. I was between an r6 and an r1 but now I think I need an r1 lol

[@MadStylee619]

Crashes then a wants R1.. sounds like me lol

[@LiveToRun7RunToLive]

@@MadStylee619 i crashed an r1 if it makes it better 😅

[@warrenmintz5227]

So, the R1 as a first bike ever is probably a bad idea?

[@christianvazquez1979]

Looks like a manta ray. Especially with those ugly headlights at the bottom they don't look good! But it's a fast ass bike! Better than my cbr!

[@Dothedash420]

I’m buying the 2021 r1 shouldn’t be that big difference

[@KentRoads]

16c is WARM :O it's 5c here :(

[@Buterytissuflap]

Just got over 6 inches of snow in Wisconsin so my R1 is definitely not on the road. And also because it has no engine in it at the moment lol

[@troymatenaer8010]

Can somebody tell me the name of the phone mount he has??

[@dhjoseph]

Quad Lock

[@pasha_houston]

3 minutes into the video no review.bro it's vlog video

[@raspiee]

bro was coming back from santa rita liberty hill tx 😴😴

[@toddgirard391]

You must live in Leander bro cause I know that road....lol nice video

[@davidbananagang5609]

Me watching knowing I’ll never afford it

[@SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator]

ECU Flash Legal ?

[@MrDaneis]

This looks like every texas backroad ever...

[@andreiciobanu1483]

After 6 minutes of nothing he decided to say some. And still sad nothing. Good one

[@MattyIce_808]

I love your work dude! I just started a channel that has two of my bikes on it, but didn’t make many videos along the way of mods. Picking up a 2023 R1 in March and will be doing videos of all of my mods. If you get time I’d love your feedback! I appreciate ya

[@Ranalla651]

Did you get the bike ?

[@MattyIce_808]

@@Ranalla651 yea I got it on Mar 4 and have done a few things to it already. Currently away on business but will continue the videos when o return

[@Ranalla651]

@@MattyIce_808 thinking about buying one this week

[@MattyIce_808]

@@Ranalla651 do it, you won’t regret it. The price tag is steep but it’s worth every penny. I will probably have this bike in my garage for life

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

google shows you results based off your history. It probably made your R1 videos near the top for you because you made them

[@seanlillie4499]

In cc tx they charge 18+k for a current yr r1. I hate this city

[@meronsohanse]

If you didn't like it, why did you buy it in the first place?You should have kept your bmw and never bought this.Simple

[@chrislee2874]

Whos the weirdo that down voted this great video🤔

[@MadStylee619]

It’s called a thumbs down here this isn’t Reddit..

[@chrislee2874]

@@MadStylee619 u can tell where I spend my time lol

[@ericunderwing]

grom build? last video a year + :(

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

I’m really thinking about one 😬

[@madmikemiller88]

If I didn’t get my 2016 Zx10r I was gonna get a R1

[@abslenchar2347]

I just dont like how it looks, I prefere the 07-08 and the 09-14

[@SuperAdventureR1301]

the 2015-2019 gen looked great imo. But the new front end of the 2020+ looks awful. Just a fat R6 lol.

[@tefiliringaditya2037]

They cost 50k++ usd in my country 😭

[@JayGino]

Honestly, I wouldn't buy it a second time. I have a 2016 R1 and if it didn't have the CP4 Motor and the aggressive looks, I wouldn't own it any more. Driveability is crap on this bikes, at least on public roads. Every other BMW, Suzuki, heck even Rsv4 is driving way easier than a R1. I can tell, I drove them all.

[@kornboy22]

I own the 2016 R1 also. I find it fine on the roads. Need to set up the suspension though. This includes changing the front to fully soft. I weigh 65kg. If you want my settings let me know. This is the first 1000cc bike that I haven't wanted to change to another bike after a couple of years of owning. I love it!

[@frankwhite7607]

Doesn't sound better than the Suzuki GSX-R

[@gosho1965]

Man i want one so bad 😢

[@TheDarhkKnight]

ha ha, that's the QT on 183 isn't it?

[@Javed__155]

R1❤

[@Mujahideen_khinzir]

You forgot to mention gsxr1000r is way better than the s1000r

[@mNaitioN]

You're in Kansas huh?

[@steveboyle6891]

This road has gotten so bad, so lets go faster. duh🤣