Yamaha R1 GYTR review: too much of a good thing? | MCN Review

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News Editor Dan Sutherland has been on the launch of the Yamaha R1 GYTR. An undeniably good track motorcycle, but is it too capable for normal trackday riders like you and me?
We'd love to hear your views so get them down in the comment section!
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[@harrazmasri2805]

i can't never dream to even have this bike, seeing canepa videos riding such wild ride is already rewarding

[@P.DuncanMonk]

Love these Brit . reviews .MCN and 44 Teeth . They tell it like it really is . Not mindless cheer leading trying to sell the thing like a lot of the mags. here in the U.S. . Top job Dan ! .

[@czierwo]

So very true! I took my zx10r to track and all on my mind was that it wants to kill me all the time, and I don't want to crash it. Then I bought '06 636 for peanuts, gave it good tires and brake pads, and zero funks given. Much more bike than I can take advantage of, but so much fun not worrying about it one bit...

[@Phillc748]

Actual proper consumer advise rather than the puff pieces we have been getting from MCN. Well done, good video

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I’m just impressed by the speed of the flying camera. Even slowing down after spinning, it catches up quickly to the bikes! 😮

[@panchochilli11]

Great job! I love how practical and value oriented MCN is when it comes to specialized or expensive bikes.

[@Blazemon9999]

Where is Neevesy??? Two superbike reviews in a row and no Neevesy...what gives

[@shadowred1980]

Great job Dan, many of the other testers raved about the R7. Speaking for myself, if the much rumoured R9 comes out with brembo callipers and ohlins on the available parts list. I think they will have a winners on there hands.

[@CurtisBrandt]

Agreed, an R9 sounds great!

[@TheInfantry98]

That’s cuz most of the testers can’t handle motorcycles made for real men. The R7 is for those to scared to ride big bikes

[@allanschuster3520]

Dan, You have just highlighted the logic that taken me 50 years to learn !

[@steventhomson8387]

Great review Dan. I am learning so much listening to you guys and with your knowledge and skill-set the stories are always interesting to listen to.

[@JETZcorp]

It's cool Yamaha are still doing the GYTR thing. Used to be able to buy the "GYT Kit" to hop up your DT1 or whatever you had. They were a serious contender in the performance aftermarket.

[@incognito8219]

Despite what the presenter might think is unnecessary, I would like to thank Yamaha for the absurd option to gytr the r1 to the most rediculous spec

[@MianCowell]

"and there's a big but here" was just like a Neevsey review :D brilliant!!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Who is it for?! For those with more money than riding skill, of course!!! Seriously, big thanks to Yamaha for making this available to the public. 👍👏 ❤❤

[@jockojockoson9995]

Oooh shared account! So who cheated???

[@lonpfrb]

More money than engineering skill, probably. However you can't tell what riding skills. My personal observation of the R1M posse is a high level and at least intermediate level. So not bling compensation for poor skills. Ride safe.. PS I don't ride R1M.

[@Ankit_UK]

Totally agree with your conclusion. Nice to know these parts exist but not required. Just need a noughties sportsbike.

[@MadChalet]

Your candor is appreciated. I'm of the same mind-it's nice these bikes are out there, though they are not what I'll spend my money on. 👍

[@Bikeadelic]

Would have been nice to have footage of the bike sitting there to see what he's talking about

[@PEZ1514]

If your racing without a team and want a sponsorship this is legit

[@georgegarcia3182]

Well done sir. I do appreciate the honesty involved in reviewing the bike.

[@stantollerton3551]

Thanks Dan & MCN for such an honest review - but what a machine for the cost of a base level EV...!!!!

[@glorious77iguana2]

its been a long time since i watched a mcn video

[@ricardo6861]

Love this presenter .Well done young man keep up the good work👍😁👌

[@Stacypawelek100]

What tire hugger is that?

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Another thought would be to get a preowned bike or standard bike and use some of the money you saved for professional instruction , track days and mods. Invest in yourself. At the end of the day it’s the rider that must get the most out of the machine. Having said that it is a beautiful bike. Best!

[@user-by5ud2hf1p]

We need a upgraded Yamaha r1 with a better power to weight ratio to compete with Ducati

[@1969Escobar]

Agree!! cheers

[@motomaggs7164]

Thanks Ben

[@Educalifa]

Sure there will be people on cheaper bikes, nothing wrong with that. But I bet most of those ppl would be on the more expensive bike if they could. "Oh but I go around litre bikes on my CB500/SV650/ancient 600" someone will cry out. **Nope**. No you don't, son. You go around less experienced/worse riders. Take any 2 non beginner riders of the same skill level and the one on the better bike will be faster 9/10 times. Also, there's less of a safety net and it will probably get more expensive for someone tracking their standard road trim R1 if they crash then someone riding this GYTR. Am I advocating for the GYTR? Not really. I think it would turn out A LOT cheaper to buy an used R1, buy most of those parts from forums/marketplace and install them yourself if you're half mechanically minded. Most of the stuff on this GYTR model is plug and play, there's no engine work so you really don't need to know a lot. Or you go even cheaper and easier by just buying someone else's used track/race bike!

[@jaykay1168]

This is actually a poor review. You’ve failed to mention any of the upgrades on the bike that people would really want to know about. You should say what discs, which calipers, which ohlins etc. people want to see those details and know about them. As for price, when did you last go to a trackday? Most superbikes are already over £20k and that’s before you do anything to them. There are now bikes in excess of £40k on track and yes why not? The owners enjoy them and can afford to repair them. Especially in the case of this bike, all the parts are available direct from Yamaha. They are created specifically for the bike and probably carry a warranty. I personally would not be risking my life on track with a £3k built in a shed R6 when all the latest safety and performance equipment is available, & no I don’t want an R7 either. Do we really need any of this? No. In fact we don’t even need to be on a trackday, we do it for fun. So even if I’m not scratching the surface and half the field is faster I’m sure many people will still rather be on this than on an 04cbr.

[@Educalifa]

Thank you!

[@NudaMan]

Aren’t the specs on Yamaha’s website? Research is your best friend lol

[@jaykay1168]

@@NudaMan That’s not the point of a review. Sure I can look on the website but then why would I watch the video?

[@NickyLong89]

@@82phalanX I’m sure you’re perfect

[@82phalanX]

@@NickyLong89 sorry, I'm not the subject of this discussion..

[@alpha1k-]

I don't think the pegs are lower... the seat is just higher.

[@ahkau4612]

Cost of crashing is a real issue.

[@fj1100mark]

I find it really weird because referring to the R7 that used to be the world Superbike bike now it seems since they changed and they are one BK mate they R 7 is no longer the ultimate

[@MOTB81]

Good review! I’m sure presenter is better rider than most of bullshitters here … ☝️✊🏻

[@georgegarcia3182]

Spot on comment!

[@josephsherman4913]

Nope

[@R1dehard]

@@josephsherman4913yep

[@pablanche]

What amaze me the most is the peed of the drone that is capable of competing with the motorcycle in the Mistral straight.

[@bikerslow2598]

I'd like to know the actual price WITH all the extras that Yamaha sneaked in :)

[@lordgibbness]

Still waiting for the R9 please :)

[@c11atn]

Sorry don’t like to be negative but this review needed to be done by Neevsey or Chad. What were MCN/Yamaha thinking. Imagine the content BVG, Fagan of Chris Northover would have made, opportunity missed.

[@georgegarcia3182]

Disagree with you here. How should Dan be seasoned as a motorcycle reviewer if he isn't allowed to do reviews? I think Dan did a fine job explaining the pros and cons with this machine.

[@c11atn]

@@georgegarcia3182 he can review road bikes and write reviews for the paper, people use KZbin to be entertained.

[@sk2283]

agreed - it is lacking some excitement to say the least !

[@Educalifa]

44 Teeth has done a similar review if you're interested

[@imwithstupid00011]

Bvg wasn't cool enough to try out the proper r1's yamaha bought to the party.

[@HairFollicle]

I want a small displacement bike but it is built like the v4 superleggera. 160hp along with 160kg . A v2 or v3 engine maybe an i4 400cc supercharged from kawasaki. Scalpel like pricision through the corners. The best suspension ohlins has to offer. An amazing daily driver along with an occasional track weapon

[@ethanwing9005]

Sounds like it would be a full on track bike

[@HairFollicle]

@@ethanwing9005 no no track bikes are hard to daily. I want it be the best daily bike. Like it makes u feel like a professional on the streets and track.

[@georgegarcia3182]

@@HairFollicle Absolutely agree with you. Very tall order indeed.

[@larryhouse3776]

Get a new MT09 SP. Probably the best daily machine you'll ever own.

[@richby6949]

Sounds like you want a panigale V2, don't we all

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@JNOSNOW]

That's crazy, so I'd still have to spend $5k on cartridges and a shock. Mine bottling

[@imwithstupid00011]

How much for the pro version then?

[@nikesan2472]

160000euro😁

[@frankmalone8389]

Agreed..it's way too much power...I have an 2012 Honda CBR 600rr and that is way fast enough for me on the roads and I've had the pleasure to ride for 40yrs.

[@lonpfrb]

If you don't go fast with 100bhp and WSS chassis the limit is not the bike rather a rider development opportunity. #MotoVudu

[@themdivision8079]

MCN has lost it, such a boring non informative video. We need some Onboard action.

[@imwithstupid00011]

Cameras were not allowed on the bikes at paul ricard.

[@ktkace]

So technically a 2023 R1M eh?

[@richardallen7301]

Yamaha all talk and no bite, in 9 years no more horsepower

[@ozzyg82]

I love this guy, but he does sound like he’s just ingested some helium. 😂

[@quasimodo8215]

At least he doesn't sound like some 13 year old boy mocking other...

[@gymnutrition7794]

That drone is quicker

[@gymnutrition7794]

🤣🤡

[@alwinbenjamin]

⚡️

[@HydraSperati]

You could build it yourself for cheaper

[@daxmotis27]

Am I first?

[@Marcus-kz7rw]

Yes 👍

[@sk2283]

sorry - difficult to watch .... feels like a non biker reading a script - badly !

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Couldn't disagree more. We always appreciate Dan's insight and thoroughness. Mr. Sutherland is one of our absolute favorites.

[@farizshj]

Seems like a fair review. What’s wrong with you?

[@sk2283]

@@farizshj honesty I suppose

[@PEZ1514]

@@farizshj whats wrong is how editorialized this is. Zero input on the bike other than it costs to much it costs to much.

[@wateronfirefk]

This is the wrong guy to review this bike

[@AVISIONMUSICTV]

This is the most boring review I've ever seen in my life. Ride the damn bike and give us feedback 😂😂😂😂

[@freedom9122]

Sorry you sound like a 10yr old.Bring back Meeves and you stick too the office sorry a real turn off.

[@imwithstupid00011]

@@grahamhiggins1 spitting feathers man, good god, neevesy is biking royalty ffs.

[@DiwangteoYooomather]

😂😂

[@TheInfantry98]

Bro stop aligning with the poor people and cowards who are too scared to ride real motorcycles