2016 Yamaha R1 Review | All About The Noise

[@chrisd2415]

I own a 2018 R1M, 2018 onwards they revised the fuel map and got rid of the snatchyness also they have a quick shifter with blipper, the anti wheelie has been revised and is phenomenal. And the electronics suspension is different, absolutely amazing machine.

[@KevGoesRiding]

All your points are spot on. The fuelling is bad from the factory, its one of it's major weak points. The front brakes fade badly on track and it's almost impossible to trace where the weakness is coming from.Also, the ergos are not so suitable for taller riders and the riding position is heavily track biased, but if you're willing to put in the money to fix the faults, the feel from the engine and chassis is second to none in the litrebike class

[@Focused_Veteran]

Great video bud, regards to the R1 vs the Gsxr, I've ridden both and had a play with a friend that had one on a long term test, the gsxr is a better road bike I think, on track the it's a different story, the R1 comes alive. With a reflash you gain that top end that perhaps the standard bike is missing as standard and the bike is a monster. Snatchy throttle is fixed too with the reflash. Brakes are fixed with some decent pads, I use Z04s from brembo. Both bikes are class, the R1 I feel is just more involving, more soul.

[@hunkyleepickle]

having owned an MT10, i can say that the R1/MT10 range is one of the easiest and cheapest bikes to decat and unleash that big bang engine, sounds incredible, and so close to a V4 its uncanny.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Sounds better than a v4 imo. The best sounding bike out there

[@HUSKY7-1]

Nice review, being also 6’2” I like to hear the handlebar, footrest ergonomics and overall cockpit feel and you explain it very well. Testing new bikes all the time is informative and great for the perspective new bike buyers but road testing some yesteryear classics much older than 2016 would make for some interesting vids, plenty of fun to be had for much less money than a brand spanker. Thanks for the upload.

[@mrdoodle8581]

Jees! Chops, you're a big boy, didn't realise. Love your vlogs, best on the net. Great to see you giving used bikes a go, it's the world most of us live in.Greetings from Aus.

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Great vid mate, I rode my mates R1 and totally agree about the on off throttle, I know those Fen roads and dam they have some serious bumps on them 😜

[@GRAW247]

You just retune the ECU and it cures the throttle choppiness. Need to richen the mixture.

[@djbgatekeeper]

Stunning paint job 👍 definately one for the dream garage 😍

[@atastefortheroad4475]

Having the pistons in a 90 degree firing order to each other really does pay sound dividends. Lovely paint scheme and shine as well. Finally, as a Ducatisti I couldn't help but notice the 916 series machine at the beginning of the video. Bellissimo!

[@DaSpedzaMotoVlogs]

You can individually change each settings within each mode. And as you said this is a second hand bike the previous owner probably changed all the settings and have it in PWR1 for each mode. PWR3 is good on the street pretty laid back. PWR 2 for some fun. PWR1 for front wheel in the air crazy action. The de cat without a tune takes that snap out of the throttle so i would say it has had a tune. You should here it de catted with the Akra M1 Can it’s insanely loud that’s the setup i have on mine it even shoots flames 🔥

[@DonGH297]

Sitting on it and over the tank is like it is supposed to be👍🏻 Great to hear! I can’t wait till i have the money to trade in my zx6r for this beautiful r1 thx for the review!👌🏻

[@adambayliss3703]

You get use to throttle it is fly by wire, just takes a bit of time 😁 you didn't even get it into sweet spot, if you get chance again rev it harder you'll fall in love with it

[@MZ-bl6wg]

The previous owner of that r-1 did what I did ,left the Factory Titanium end can on and Titanium headers and just fitted a Y-pipe! These crossplane 4's sound EPIC with JuST a $130 Y-pipe! 🙂

[@LambChopRides]

Yes sounded absolutely epic have to say

[@ChrisMcEvoy72]

Great vid. Epic sound! That noise is the reason I'm seriously contemplating swapping my 'Blade for an MT-10.....

[@aeror115]

The crossplane engine sounds beautiful! The R1M is a dream of a a bike 🙌 Enjoy the bike passion

[@itsmeericb]

I love this color of the R1! Sounds great too!

[@charilaospapadimitriou5629]

The modes are fully customizable. Mode B says nothing since the power is still on "1" setting. Next time try power "2" or "3" in order to have a more fogiving throttle response.

[@mathewnewton314]

It’s a pure track bike. They sound unbelievable but I agree with you about the comfort. I buy it purely on looks and sound, but I’d be using it for track days or very short trips.

[@ross5506]

The nostalgia colours of their glory day's.

[@sonamoto6246]

I like it a lot! Love the noise and looks sweet in the yellow and black 👍🏼😎

[@jonnytheboy23]

Nice review. The 60th Anniversary paint work looks superb, and that sound! I haven't tried this model of R1 but have ridden an MT10 which I loved, the cross plane crank motor is so much nicer to use on the road than the Suzuki Katana/GSX-S lump.

[@unrelentingsearcher9303]

Fart extruders! Damn chops, you got a good laugh out of me. This is why I love your vids. Super informative from someone who actually rides these bikes hard, and just the right amount of humor! Also the way you describe things ( such as stickiness of a tire as "delicious" ) keep it up brother! Best motovlogger on!

[@jaybrown9370]

I have the same bike and back in March something in the engine just gave up and created what I can only describe as an old clapped out banger had just appeared behind me!! Exhaust started popping and sputtering,had since new with full service history.needs an engine stripped down at only 7k miles! Great video mate but breaks my heart to watch one working!ha.🤯🥴😪

[@Smatnm]

You can’t change overall mode whilst riding but you can adjust the power map on the go, so changing from A to B is entirely possible. Need a closed throttle to do it.

[@CPUspeed]

Yea I really like that color scheme... I'm old enough to remember them

[@motaku_th]

It sounds bloody amazing for a stock exhaust!

[@3doorpete]

That's a standard end can but has been decatted. On the R1 and MT10, majority of the silencing is in the cat and the end can is straight through like a race exhaust anyway. That's why it sounds lush - I have same setup on my 2019 MT10 :)

[@GRAW247]

Next bike on the Used Bike Test Ride Chops = Triumph Daytona 675R 2013!!! Absolute track weapon and a sound like no other.

[@LambChopRides]

How did you know?? Yes thats the next one!

[@GRAW247]

@@LambChopRides Haha it was destiny lol Looking forward to it! :D If you want to borrow mine if you struggle to find someone to lend one out then I'm hapoy to swap for the day. I PM'd you on FB 🖒

[@craigmason6656]

Nice choice to do a used bike review Mr Chops. Keep them coming mate. 👍

[@david-comfortablynumb.2570]

Another great video LC.........Thank you!

[@mm999marlon9]

Great vid chops ! More used bike review would be great cheers

[@theresonly1truth138]

It has that sound because of the crossplane engine.

[@Smoove233]

It has a midpipe so the cat is gone

[@theresonly1truth138]

@@Smoove233 yeah but that was the sound of the crossplane engine

[@Smoove233]

@@theresonly1truth138 oh you talking about the actual sound of the bike. Yeah

[@theresonly1truth138]

@@Smoove233 yeah. I was talking about the sound tone which impressed Lamb, of course it was enhanced by the catless pipe.

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another honest review video 👍🏻

[@paulrothwell7441]

Love my anniversary R1 ! De cat and a reflash and probs are solved ! 👍 Ferodo pads up front 👍All good 🏍

[@XRM473]

You should come and drive our bumpy roads in Western Australia, the ol pucker valve will get a workout with that overly sensitive throttle! Still, how could you not like the extremeness of the R1...!

[@1sal1ngebru1k]

Refreshing - thank you mate

[@bal4av]

It might be the best sounding bike ever (after the CBX 1050, obviously)...

[@kevinhekers2380]

Still not realy in my budget 😅 but good to see you reviewing used bikes

[@vanhopeoriginal.1555]

Loving you ride around the countryside near Peterborough, maybe il see you ride by my house one day. Lockdown won’t last forever 👍🏼

[@Peskarik]

The later R1s had throttle snatchiness rectified, at least when I rode 2019 (or 2020, maybe) I did not notice snatchiness. The 2015 model I rode surely was very snatchy. As far as GSXR1000R is concerned, I have the 2017 model, and it is snatchy in A-mode, but I do not like B-mode as I prefer immediate throttle response. GSXR is bigger and more comfortable, R1 sounds heavenly and you can feel the vibration through the pegs as well, very exciting bike. The best liter sportsbike for the road - the S1000RR M-Pack with carbon wheels. Light (my first impression was it was as light as my 675 Daytona!), no snatch, amazing instrumental panel (lean angles, woohoo!), comfortable, but looks and sounds very average. I keep my Gixxer. The best bike out there, for me, is 1290R Beast 3.0. :-)

[@azzaboi1989]

Great video as always. Try and reveiw the v-max 1700.

[@coastalrider1155]

I have that same bike a wee remap sorts the throttle right out and you get massive hp gains removing the cat and stock can

[@drewmorg.]

This one had to have flashed ECU to have such poor throttle inputs. We had a few modes on our dirtbike ECU's that were like that and it was awful. Switched back to the Normal mode on it and all was solved beautifully.

[@gsxrpat6147]

Lovely stuff and lovely sounding that's for sure. Too bad it's not a GSXR😁😁very nice brother, can't believe it's sounds so good with just the cats removed

[@808Affliction]

I love my 2019 Yamaha R1

[@Phillc748]

I’ve just got my 2015 R1 and was dreading the fuelling, but totally stock with cats I have to say it’s really not bad at all, so much so I really don’t think I’ll risk changing the pipe as I’ll struggle with track noise anyway if I do. That’s one problem with trying used bikes, if you get one that’s been messed around by someone it will colour your opinion of the bike, perhaps slightly unfairly

[@LambChopRides]

Yes quite true Phil, this one had a decat and who knows if it's had tuning to compensate! 👍

[@prozeza]

6'2 and 18st? These bikes aren't made for gorillas! :p

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Still the best sounding motorbike with the akra on. Wayyyyy better than an rsv4

[@TinyRides]

Looks and sounds amazing have gone all warm inside 😬. Revs are up 🚦🏍💨

[@kennethengstrom9261]

It sound’s like you have a fun test ride😁👍. Used earlier Kenny Roberts motogp Yamaha hade the same color combo🏍

[@freelancerider100]

Good sound for sure! Fast on the bottom ... That's how the 16 cbr1000rr was I almost bought the exact bike and color... Still might-

[@NudaMan]

My favorite year R1 👌🏾

[@ImranPangilinan]

Wish they have the yellows again

[@williamcb78]

THE NOISE !!! 😳

[@FourThreeSeven]

b mode isnt bad at all. I ride around all day in b. I only use A cause i like the sound haha. On track i even use b. Also, a flash and pipe make it fucking insane. My only complaint with the bike is the braking system. Its dangerous. you gotta tear out the whole system and install new lines that dont go through the abs. saves like 4 pounds, that system is heavy. nothing wrong with the calipers, its just the stupid abs system, wont let the rear end off the ground and takes alot longer to stop. Shit almost killed me cause i was expecting to be able to float the rear, went into a turn wayyyy too hot

[@markwilliams9793]

Nice colors.

[@ianlawrie919]

Nice one Mr. Chops.

[@ritfloyd]

Loved the review. Helibars makes 40mm bar rises. Do you think that would make a difference?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes huge difference 👍

[@rogase68]

I remember test riding one when they came out and I hated the throttle. It felt totally disconnected from the throttle bodies. The standard suspension is unusable on the road unless you want to fuse your spine. I note you thought the brakes were okay but I thought they were weak and lacked feel.

[@XRM473]

Chops, would you prefer the the R1M or the new Pirate bike? I know the Blade is somewhat flawed as a street bike with its gearing and up in the attic power, but that didn’t do any harm to the RC30!

[@adamstratford6740]

Forget about how the R1 sounds that H2 on the intro 😍😍😍😍😍!! I absolutely love the 2015-on R1 especially the sound 😍😍that tail 😍😍 that TFT 😍😍that R1 😍😍 chops you mentioned that its a little cramped i know you’ve ridden the 2016 Zx10r did you find that cramped I’m 5”7 and i do extremely and I’m baffled as i shouldn’t really find any bike cramped really?? Adam

[@LambChopRides]

Full video coming of the H2 test Adam, sounds incredible! 😍😍

[@FourThreeSeven]

I have a 18. Its stiff and uncomfortable at first. After you put a few thousand miles on it, it feels like any other sport bike. Basically your body has to adjust to the feeling of riding a race bike all the time lol

[@TheShubbah]

my 2009 yamaha aerox 49cc scooter came with brembo's!

[@ArranD1]

If you ever get the opportunity to review a K1300s I’d love to hear your thoughts on it

[@digger8180]

I'll second that

[@EEEBA1]

I agree. I'm thinking about getting one.

[@Kawasakirider46]

I think it has a decat pipe with a standard can on it👍🏻

[@XRM473]

Chops, I would like to see what you think of my 95 Blade. Wish I could post a picture.

[@Bass.Player]

It does sound good...

[@Seanype]

Awesome bike mate but for a road only bike I think it’s too much cash to spend on something you can only scratch the surface with on the road when it’s made for track and meant to be in the top of the rev range

[@matthewella8280]

really want to ride and try one of these bikes but i think im too short to touch ground im only 5ft 5

[@deanclark828]

Be good to see you do a review on the latest 600,s ??

[@koshtie]

Hi Mr Chops Sir great video, could not live with that snatchy throttle !! I am looking to get a GSX-S 1000 2018/19 to add to the stable, test rode an 18 model and that had the same problem more so cornering or holding steady throttle in town 1st & 2nd gear ! seem to be all or nothing shame because its putting me of getting 1, you being a Suzuki man can that be smoothed out in your opinion ! don't like the other naked litre bikes from Honda/Kawasaki/Yam they just don't do it for me, to used to my old carbs on the blade!thanks for all your footage you post so beats crap on tv, ATVB Wayne.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Wayne, if you add a power commander or map it then fixes the issues. But its annoying to have to do this.. I have noticed the new 2019 bikes I've tried this year the throttle responses have been greatly improved. Seems manufactures have finally cracked it!

[@manusk40]

i need that anniversary R1 !!!!!!!!!!!

[@ridzuanrosli6120]

What are the code paint for the sportrim? It is copper gold or bronze?

[@Banditmanuk]

Save the wrist pain, just get an MT10 with the same noise. Looks great though👍

[@ferrumignis]

The MT is a bit too far on the ugly side of quirky for me, I'd love to see an XSR1000 though as they did a great job with the XSR700 and 900.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@ferrumignis Got an XSR900 as well, had a bit of work done on my channel if interested. Cheers

[@ferrumignis]

@@Banditmanuk Will check it out thanks. I've been debating whether to sell my Benelli Tornado RS and get either a speed triple or an XSR900. I love triples and want a naked bike to go with my old carb'd Fireblade. I love the velocity moto kit for the XSR as well, would definitely want to buy this kit if I got an XSR.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@ferrumignis I've owned a Speed Triple, great bike but just a bit cramped in the leg department for me. Been really impressed by the quality of the Velocity-moto work on the XSR, always appears to have a crowd of middle aged men round it when I park up 😂

[@plbyrne]

Can change the mode with a shut throttle

[@baccas66]

Sounds delicious! Lot of love for old skool machines. Exhaust could be stock, but doctored. My 996 exhaust is standard, but de-cored, with re-chipped ECU and remapped. Looks stock, but sounds anything but standard 😇

[@DomeMode]

I don’t know the R1 but the MT-10 (2016) modes are: A:aggressive, B:brutal, std: standard, so maybe the R1 had the same

[@kurtisprodrive9277]

the reason throttle so snatchy is because of the decat needs reflash to make smooth again they are fine wuth cat in

[@mahdiamjad1701]

Between this r1 and gsxr which one pull harder?

[@stewitr]

Never used race shift 😮

[@GRAW247]

It's a shame the R1 you rode at the time was not the best summary of the bike. Always wanted to know which bike is better for fast road riding out of the Yamaha R1 (2018) and Aprilia RSV4 RF (2017)?

[@MrReniks]

i've heard that cross plane engines have a rod bearings problem specifically on no1 piston,great sounding inline fours tho...

[@freelancerider100]

The have charging issues too...

[@LambChopRides]

Not sure Eugen..

[@JakeStrada]

Lol my mate has 1, very loud bikes, we went out for a run and everytime he rev bombed it, it set off my sena

[@cantfindanamefree]

I dont even use A mode on track.

[@jaronefarrell3047]

Hi lamb chops im looking to buy ethier a r1 or rsv4 as love the look which one sounds the best with aftermarket exhaust and which brings more smiles

[@LambChopRides]

I would say RSV4 over R1 if the bike is to be used on the road. Much more useable machine 👍

[@jaronefarrell3047]

@@LambChopRides thanks for that i see u test rode the new s1000rr that looks really nice how would that compare to the two bikes can it sound as gd with after maket exhaust

[@jaronefarrell3047]

Hi mate have u had the chance to ride the 1299 panigale im torn between that and the rsv4

[@LambChopRides]

No one of those bikes which slipped by without managing to test. Hopefully trying the V2 and V4 soon

[@jaronefarrell3047]

@@LambChopRides how does the rsvr rf 1000 compare power wise to ur gsxr as that ment be be a beast an a bargain compared to the others

[@christopherdevries1969]

No chuck test? 🤔 Great sound 👍👍👍.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@Smoove233]

That bike has a mid pipe on it with the stock muffler btw

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Caleb Whitted he literally says so in the video.

[@Smoove233]

@@HeyAddieImTojo oh cool cool didnt watch it all

[@shaun9107]

It sounds like a twin

[@rajindernijjer]

What's best sportbike for tall rider? And not gigzer

[@LambChopRides]

Bmw S1000rr 👍

[@benmccadden9821]

I want this bike but I’m 6ft 7 wouldn’t work would it? 😢

[@alpha1k-]

Honestly i have a 2015 R1... i should have bought a used 1199. Or even a new left over 959. Once you go italian u never go back.

[@jesusandrade-gomez2899]

AlphaKilo never ridden a Italian but those rsv4’s are mean. I’m in love with my s1000rr hopefully I can see what Italians have to offer !

[@SpyvsSpy-yl9ip]

I think the zx-6r 636 sounds better than the R1. That R1 doesn't even sound like a sport bike. I prefer the inline 4

[@BernardSolomon]

Actually the R1 is an inline 4. But I get what you are saying. The reason i am not a big fan is the sound (more like a scooter) and the discomfort.

[@davidstancu2963]

yamaha makes track bikes. simple. you want a racing bike get a zx10, you want a street bike gsxr1000, and if you want a pos get a cbr1000 (for the most recent year of course)

[@richb6933]

Can you give me an idea of the most comfortable sports bikes? I know they're all hard on the wrists etc but are there any models which are better?

[@Lex-Rex]

I would say the Honda CBR is your best bet.

[@richb6933]

@@Lex-Rex ridden one. Agony.

[@Jimo368]

3:15, Cross Transport for a Crossplane crank?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha well spotted 👍

[@karlwalker1771]

On a serious note! (no exhaust pun intended) would the bike pass it`s BELOVED M.O.T with the cat removed/in it`s current state? emmmm PS I realy love the used bike format, GOOD LAD :)

[@LambChopRides]

Yes not sure if CATs are checked currently... might need a friendly mot inspector

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Nice bike, great review, next time can you post a 20min vid of a continuous walk around shot of your H2, set to sexy music, thanks.😜👍🇬🇧

[@LambChopRides]

Haha H2 stuff coming very soon 👌

[@666Tazer]

Do you think you could try and ride the Kawasaki z1000 or z1000r model?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes on the list 👍

[@IanTed]

Sounds gorgeous, but fen roads on a track focussed bike, I’d be in the drain😬

[@allyp6646]

Silly question but what is a track-shifter. Good job I looked at the spell checker as I typed in track-shiter lol.

[@allyp6646]

@Retrorocket Thanks I get it now. I've never heard the terminology before but I know what you mean. Makes it easier to change gears up in a corner for racing bikes without your foot being under the pedal. Thanks mate.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes reversed shifting, takes some getting used too!

[@allyp6646]

@@LambChopRides In some sort of a way it would make more sence to have the gears that way around in the first place. Just a thought.