2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review | Daily Rider

[@RevZilla]

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[@dave6429]

Please get the Aprilia RS 457 next!

[@l4SA_R1]

you forgot set QS (quickshifter) on 1 set it to mode 2 for city riding and low rpms like 3k-6k mode 1 for high rpms more than 9k.

[@ralphwarom2514]

I prefer your more balanced lense. The fish eye hurts my eyes. Good video. Superbikes are very niche. And yet also loved by everyone. :D

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Yamaha R1. Its like bringing a bazooka to a gun fight.

[@Zalonka]

Until a bmw s1000rr or cbr 1000 rr-r arrive lol. Then it's a bazooka vs an f16, good luck.

[@rarekid740]

@@Zalonka tell that to Toprak lol while the Hondas and BMWs bring up the rear

[@ethankramer6731]

​@Zalonka while I agree, both those bikes are 50% more

[@Carlisho]

Salute to all R1 and R6 owners, please keep them well maintained and cared for. These bikes will be relics one day.

[@aluisious]

Perfect beginner bike for bros who can handle 200 horsepower and don’t need to learn how to steer or brake.

[@Sugoi_Senpuki]

A lot of words to say you're poor

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Aka half of the ppl getting a sport bike, who only do highway pulls anyway😅

[@shane74558]

Where they’re going they don’t need anything but the 6th gear 😂😂

[@-Eternal-Damnation-]

Agreed. I've never ridden before but I know for a fact I can handle this bike, no problem. It's only 170HP 🙄

[@nathanwagner6535]

I think new riders may grow out of it a little quickly, honestly. Maybe something like a Boss Hoss might suit them better.

[@NathanielEmery]

The crossplane is a legendary engine. In my opinion one of the best sounding bikes ever made.

[@geraldrossouw4425]

It does sound fantastic. It's one of my fave engine sounds period, amongst bikes, cars, planes, trains, etc. Pity it's such a rare configuration.

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Eargasm 👂🏻

[@blackiesmisadventures3413]

Any V4 is best even early Honda V4

[@sural89]

better than ducati's but can't beat the grawl of the aprilia v4

[@DRE1912]

1978 Honda CBX is the best sounding bike ever. All the rest are fighting for second place and is not even close.

[@hoekjason]

Resident near RR tracks: Officer, I'd like to report a motorcycle doing wheelies. Officer: Is it the same guy every day? Resident: Absolutely not. It's a different bike every time.😆

[@bad_manbot]

r1 owner here-- the thing I would have added re: urban use, beyond just the coolant temp - the bike in general **GETS** **HOT** hot hot hot hot HOT. If you're not going 70+ it just doesn't have the airflow to keep itself appropriately cool for urban riding. This means the aux fans kick in early / often / (always). You will abhor every stop sign/red light on the planet, as motion is your only savior from drowning in the lava-cycle's fiery wrath. The "fire logo" you put on this thing is 100% appropriate. If you live in phoenix like me, the dead of summer actually becomes an off-season. Good thing all winter is fair game! That said, not in a million years would I trade it for a cbr/gsxr/aprillia/bmw. Mayyyyyybe a duc. Maybe- but that would be a 35-40k bike, and this is ~19k.

[@josephbilotta5994]

You don't know what a hot bike is until you've owned an 1199/1299 Panigale. An R1 is a cool spring morning compared to that nut roasting torture rack 😂

[@godzeus9702]

R1 is way cooler in temperature, than Ducati Panigale V2 and V4

[@LowQualityPigeon]

I've heard this bike along with GSXR 1000 are one of the coolest and normal ish bikes when it comes to temperatures. Coolest comparing to the litre class bikes. But since you own the bike I'll take your word.

[@bad_manbot]

@@godzeus9702 lavacycles ftw! 👍

[@izvr]

@@josephbilotta5994 Can confirm. Ex-1199 owner, nuts roasted.

[@applec2400]

The giggle factor is high with this one 😂

[@izakshuvo8434]

6:06 😅

[@fred-D46]

I daily my 2015 R1 fully modded. And never skipped a beat. Just regular maintenance and I take her to the canyons on the weekends. I love it

[@CoilBoyRunning]

I commuted my 2021 for about three years and bro was i OVER IT. I’m on the taller side and riding her was spine breaking. Truly an amazing machine, for weekend rides😅

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I put in a deposit for a 2025 last month. I'm coming from a 2022 Hayabusa, and I've accepted the fact that it's going to be a ginormous downgrade in terms of comfort and fuel economy, but...I'm getting it primarily for the CP4 engine. Don't wanna miss out! 😅

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

Zach is such an eloquent and well spoken smart person and of course he really knows how to ride a motorcycle and put it through its paces when most of us just scratch the surface 😅. Kudos to you Zack👏😃 your analogies are always spot on. Cheers!!!❤

[@BLERP1]

Time to buy an R1

[@villiamo3861]

Always.

[@leanit5756]

I have owned 3 of them, one an R1M. They are magic on the race track, not to mention faster back roads. Miserable around town though or on rough backroads, though the current generation is better in that regard than the previous. It is a really well built motorcycle.

[@Teleolution]

Antidepressant of the day. Thank you, Zack!

[@bradmootz2196]

I can hardly stand to ride my 2022 R1 30 miles on our boring Minnesota roads. But all day on the racetrack is a piece of cake. I actually rode it for 800 miles in 3 days in the wonderful Ozark mountains.

[@robertsole9970]

Take Route 1 from Silver Bay to Ely. It’s lots of fun. 65 miles of two lane twists and turns with some elevation changes and straights.

[@amaximus5753]

Definitely not designed for long rides. This has to be one of the most track-focused bikes I've ridden. You mentioned how smooth it is, and I 100% agree. On track it's amazing. The R1M is even sweeter, give one of those a try on the track. Both deserve to be on the race track.

[@deadizbetter]

I daily my 2024 r1 (when it's not raining) and I love it. So much fun.

[@SludgedB]

I daily my 2023 MT-10 even when it is raining cross plane brother!

[@mattheide2775]

I'm sorry, you have a dirt road test section for Super Bikes on your way to work? I'm new to your reviews and the idea of an R1 hitting a dirt road, let alone your request for a jump, just makes my day. 😂 It's been 5 minutes and I'm still 😂 Well done Sir. After a bit of reflection, maybe it is a good test to see how it handles if you leave the Racetrack. I'm partial to the old FZ1 from the turn of the century myself

[@gibsonwill18]

It’s a route to work for him. Every bike he rides for these videos is on this same loop, dirt section included.

[@diptenkrom]

@@gibsonwill18 i have seen him leave it out for a few bikes, once it was because of rain though.

[@ThePwNzclan]

I never plan on getting an R1 because I prefer the more comfortable touring bikes. But I never want to see it die, it's a staple bike and is the symbol of speed.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

It may not be the most comfortable commuter, but it sure as hell is the coolest commuter! 😍

[@AMomcilo1]

As a Yamaha R1 owner, I approve this message!

[@Bigorse91]

God I miss my R1! Best bike I've owned! Also had heaps of fun on a Grom 😅

[@Dennisthemenace40]

Years ago, I got to hear an R1 that had carbon fiber mufflers installed. OH, MY, GOD!!! It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard, before or since. Definitely one the sweetest sounds ever emitted by a motorcycle. That and the Honda CBX.

[@stuwhite1969]

I rode my r1 on track, and on a road trip from Scotland to the south of France no problem!!

[@Rothbardy]

Don’t say that. You’re supposed to say how terrible it is for any riding besides the track

[@maomekat2369]

wow... back wrist bbq unles 40 min breaks

[@clayman1980]

You have my undying respect. I have an RSV4 and I can't imagine doing more than ~300 km in one day, probably even less if I have to lug a large backpack on my back. How long did that trip take?

[@stuwhite1969]

@@clayman1980 It was over 3 days, all twisty back roads, stopping off in the little French towns for lunch. Your body soon gets used to it.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Sad to see these go. I love the super sports. I can ride them all day and it would be at the top of my daily rider list.

[@ribbit876]

I like how you ended the video at Buttonwillow. Strangely my favorite track .

[@VTPyzon]

I love your reviews! I couldn't care less about riding or owning an R1 but I love to hear you talk about them! I always learn something too. Thx from Vermont

[@seanylewl]

What I've learned most from this show is that I personally do not care at all how appropriate for daily riding a bike is. I would take the R1 over all of those in a flash, just because of how beautiful it is.

[@dmac7660]

Like a supermodel!

[@georgenewman5860]

Yeah, the daily rider aspect is kinda goofy for me. First of all, you will want two bikes. If I'm considering an R1 and I commute every day, I would just get an R7 and a decent used commuter bike. Or a slightly used R1 and a cheap commuter. If you want an R1 and you get something else, you will still always want that R1. Okay, maybe an MT10 could scratch that crossplane itch and still be a comfy commuter, but it's still not an R1.

[@ErnestoBoots]

Put my deposit down on this today(Raven all black edition), should be delivered in late july-early aug...stoked! Great review.🍻

[@pauly1k]

Not the most practical bike obviously but motorcycles, in my case, are an emotional and fun purchase. I’d take this over something super practical any day. Won’t daily it but would ride it often.

[@Carlisho]

Yeah it just really depends, bikes can be both a fun toy or you your only mode of transportation. In my case Im a commuter so I will take the MT-10 over this even if you tell me I have to pay double the price for the MT

[@Rothbardy]

@@CarlishoI understand. And someone can come along and say why would you need an MT10 as a commuter when an MT07 would work just as good for commuting? There’s always an element of emotion and fun involved regardless

[@Carlisho]

@@Rothbardy very true

[@diptenkrom]

i have commuted on a 2000ish GS500, a 2001 VStrom1000, a 98 VFR800, and an 86 Goldwing. I prefer either the goldwing or the VFR depending on the situation... could not imagine a commute for more than 20 minutes on an R1, lol.

[@clayman1980]

I still think that about my RSV4 but I might be swapping it for an RS660 Extrema quite soon. I love the roar of that V4, but I am getting bored of only riding in the first two or three gears and below 8k rpm's.

[@iamtherealzombie]

My very first bike was an 07 R1, I loved the R1 because of the undertail exhausts. It's still a sweet bike, but I fell out of love with it when they ditched the undertail pipes.

[@amaximus5753]

Haha😂😂 the giggles when you went off road on the R1, that was very funny, then followed by the wheelie. Loved it. Great motorcycles these R’1’s, and by great I mean legendary. It is far from a beginner bike. This generation R1 is very track focused. Ok on short street rides, but they are definitely designed for the race track. They feel great to ride, so smooth with loads of power. Hence your laughter when riding it. Good video, loved it.

[@uberDoward]

Excited to see how an R1 handles the dirt!!

[@petervisi5369]

As Zack recommended the Street Triple 765 to mark_craver, I can only agree. I have a 2020 RS. Comfy position for daily riding, commuting and the weekend twisty run, but when you take it to the track and set up the suspension (only takes 2-3 minutes) and electronics to track mode, oh boy. It feels like you have a separate bike for track days. The intake sound is addictive too.

[@Whiteplane]

I have a 2024 in black. Such a nice sounding bike

[@JDP-we9hk]

Yeah boy, you shouted out the Triumph 765 Street Triple - my daily rider and a phenomenal bike.

[@Nusta_Shriii]

Me remembering the same kind of video of you about 3 to 4 years back I watched and now looking you again. Hope you're doing well.

[@MrPotatochips4]

With alot of luck, I might survive a couple of days on a R1. OTOH, old age is a real bummer 90% of the time, due to a motorcycling injury from 1975. BTW the clips from the track day were fab. Have a good one.

[@CycleCruza]

With all of the amazing grunty more comfortable naked bikes these days it really makes no sense to be riding uncomfortable superbikes on the street anymore. However, it will be sad to see the iconic R1 go away.

[@CRFLAus]

The STOP road system in America is crazy to watch. Other than that hell yeah love you America!

[@jonnycando]

Come to the east….and the mountains….we’re quite big.

[@kugangles9860]

You should see how bad our roads are in state of disrepair. Kinda sad for a "1st world country."

[@jayzee1968]

Thanks for keepn it real… as to what a daily rider is about.

[@sooyster4033]

watching Zack sweat trying to place this bike on the leaderboard is pure gold

[@simysimy9]

You're missing an important point. What bike will wake you the f up at 6am and put a smile on your face every commute.

[@ThatMfKen]

Love that the blinking 0 when you turn the key is referencing the firing order of the cross plane engine

[@grantrowland1998]

Please keep these up, always great to see

[@EmanHowells]

I have a modded 2016 r1 that gets about 20mph and shoots little bang and pops as my only transportation in LA and I love it

[@davidvincent5701]

For that extra small screen. Anyone remember those magnifying reading screens or mechanical contraptions. Mount one of those to zoom out the screen if needed.

[@36moto]

Ride one, 23 R1, ride one most days... 5k miles in 4 months...top tip....fit helibars. Great bike.

[@stephenp7708]

Just test-rode the MT10. What an engine.

[@joshs.5623]

Buy it...I'd never give up my -10

[@dmac7660]

Love my MT10. The sound it makes.....

[@harimurali9777]

You could have given a heart, it deserves it

[@RRFriction]

The only one that makes me nervous the R1!! One day ill have one but not yet im not ready 😅

[@henrytischbein155]

Ari should do a in depth video on the crossplane crankshaft and the benefits of it

[@clayman1980]

There's an F9 video on YT on many different engine architectures that's also quite informative.

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

My old 2000 GSX-R750 went (indicated) 101mph in first gear. That thing looks amazing. I'd never consider a new bike but it does look amazing.

[@caruser4]

I'm thinking of getting my first motorcycle. Will this be a good one?

[@Sam-st2ds]

yah , and it will be your lat as well💀

[@nayvv]

It’s really beginner-friendly! You might notice the power is a bit low at the lower RPM’s. Just keep holding the throttle wide open till you reach redline and you’ll be golden 😉

[@Sam-st2ds]

@@nayvv 💀💀💀

[@tbillington]

This or the Kawasaki H2R

[@styx85]

Super original joke 😏

[@1555rs]

Let's see the track vid man...

[@SuperSpruce]

The rational part of me says my Street Triple 675 R has more than enough power to keep me entertained and get into trouble, but my heart wants this bike so much no matter how impractical it is. Good thing i cant afford it. Perhaps one day ill get one as a track toy.

[@greatkingrat]

I was both genuinely scared and impressed during the dirt section, Zak did not hold back.

[@GearShifter925]

NOWADAYS.... Sports Superbikes AREN'T " Fully - faired . If you notice it carefully. BUT MV AGUSTA F4 they really do.. And have right to be called as Full - faired Superbike. Btw GREAT Bike reviews video. We hope for MORE such Superbikes reviews videos. We want MORE ...on other awesome Superbikes such as Honda, BMW, Ducati, Suzuki etc.etc. Thanking you. 😊👍🏻

[@trichtertus6221]

Finally! I am waiting for this video for the last years

[@kawabungah20]

Hmm.... My job is a gunfight everyday. Do I take the knife? Or the bazooka? Still feels modern, faster than fast enough, and fun. That's all I need to know. Thank you, Zack.

[@VeeFour]

I had a 2016 R1 and I loved it, especially on the track, but the Superbikes that are for sale these days are a victim of their own success. They’re just far to powerful for day to day use, as you can’t use a fraction of their potential without risking death or jail time. I replaced mine with a MT09-SP and it is waaaaaaaaaaay more fun to ride in the real world

[@CyberChrist]

I think that's a common theme for this sort of bikes, my 2012 1199 is surprisingly soft, sweet, safe and civilized when you need it to be.

[@808Affliction]

I have a red 2019 Yamaha R1 and I love it so much!

[@SantinoDeluxe]

31:30 FYI - a swan song is not a song. its a last effort at greatness

[@twagn]

Loved riding with my Buddy with his 2001 R1 and my 06 FZ1. R1 is legionary, sad day when it leaves

[@electrolinks]

Zack kickin ass

[@ebroebro1]

This video brings a tear to my eye. I wanted an R1 badley "for the engine" but the 50 year old in me won and am currently rocking the 23 MT-10.

[@maomekat2369]

you won..r1 owner . useless only garage decoration . 1st gear only in street .painful traffic heart t wrist pain. i dont track

[@ebroebro1]

@@maomekat2369 We've got to get you out here to Angeles Crest Highway immediately!!! Sorry you're not enjoying the R1.

[@maomekat2369]

@@ebroebro1 yess! its torturrrreee! in the city objecively bad, overheat, painful at traffic stop & go...sounds wicked in 1st gear though ...honestly ashamed to ssay could rev friends ninja 400 more, light & flicky in city &comfy seat :(

[@jjball2]

58 here and love my ‘18 R1.

[@ebroebro1]

@@jjball2 🤘

[@postersm7141]

10:05 yes sir I agree and that’s why I own the 2023MT 10. It is a phenomenal motorcycle the MT 10. I’m actually looking forward to going on a early morning ride this Saturday morning.

[@hamakaze9812]

I love the intake whine ❤

[@HydraSperati]

YESSSS its my bike on daily ride!

[@512460]

My gen2 s1000r didn't make it😢

[@RobertJones-pm3zk]

Had a 2020 R1, amazing machine:) Ride safe!

[@FluffYSweD]

i hope to see a review on the new 1390 super duke R / R evo soon.

[@kusadlamini5896]

Great to see you wearing a jacket with high viz patches. I believe it enhances your safety on the road

[@mdaarakib6406]

I pressed on like button before playing the video.

[@fuwafuwarowatari]

love the honesty. Yes it's cool. No, it's not good for the road or commuting.

[@tristinbelt7849]

As an 18 yo who daily rides a 24 r1, it’s really not that bad, the heat in the summer is really the only killer but otherwise if you have a good back and experience with big bikes, then there’s no other substitute in my opinion.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Stop lying. There is no profit!

[@mikelyon5595]

Zero to prison in first gear: Superbikes are fantastic to ride, but obviously. I'm too irresponsible to ride one! Yamaha should build an R1-based S1000XR competitor!

[@kaiplayz2206]

Hey Zack. Amazing video man. Love the way you explain the features of the bike. I had a simple question. How many bikes have you ridden yet? I'd imagine more than a 1000

[@thearch1tect249]

This is exactly why I purchased the MT-10. I love the cross plane engine but I get to sit upright!

[@harrygreene5571]

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Great review, as usual.

[@michaelw6277]

Cool bike, but after the experience of owning an RC51 many years ago I swore off race bike ergos. I could only handle being on it for an hour at a time when I wanted to spend all day riding.

[@acethedisturbed]

I rode an R1 on a demo day. The chaperoned ride that barely goes 50 mph. I could see how that bike and those ergos might make sense when you actually get on it, but in those conditions both the bike and I were completely miserable. 30 min of that. I just kept getting off and on the throttle to play with the little g force indicator. I'm with you.

[@tomsreviews238]

I bought one of these and the seller had done a sprocket upgrade, I forget what exactly the specs were. The bike lost some top end, but got there really fast. The throttle was like an on-off switch. I absolutely loved it. Fastest motorcycle I ever owned.

[@scaryhotharryscott]

I own this exact bike and frankly couldn't agree more with the entire review. It's a bad (perhaps laughably so) streetbike and a great trackbike, with a unique character that somehow manages to feel pretty intoxicating in both settings. Truly more of a lust object than a rational choice. Totally fair criticisms about the small display, humdrum suspension, and so-so brakes aside... I have to point out that you do get a peppering of exotica compared to much of its similarly-priced superbike competition: cast magnesium wheels and subframe, titanium exhaust headers (and much of the muffler, if I'm not mistaken), titanium intake valves and titanium connecting rods.

[@nicholassmitherman9692]

It’d be cool if he did a review of the new RE Shotgun 650. It fits into the midsize cruiser market that’s pretty scarce in the states. A great daily rider

[@urbanstrencan]

Legendary bike reviewed by legendary reviewer. Keep up with great work 😊❤❤😂😂😂

[@darianballard2074]

I daily ride my KTM 690 SMCR rain or shine, i even road it all this last winter and I'm in Maine.

[@patrickagan1071]

Yay more sportbikes please🙏

[@jiajianhou426]

I own a 2023 V4s and I rode my friend's 2019 R1 yesterday and I must say the R1 is a much more smooth and REFINED ride compare to the V4 which is just RAW. every thing is smooth AF. the only down side of the R1 is the narrow handle bars. It's bit harder to initiate counter steer compare to the V4. V4 is twitchy so it turns really fast and easy. R1 is smooth and stable. the word best describes the R1 is REFINED

[@billyum1268]

Hey Zack, great video. My girl and I have been discussing getting the new MT-09 together. We like the naked bikes a lot and think we would enjoy it more than a bike like the R1. Any plans to review that bike? What naked bike would you recommend most with your vast experience? Thank you!

[@nycmaverick]

I loved my 2008 R1

[@xELITECHEERIOS]

Im happy with my R1 killer the aprila rsv4 that bike is so comfy and makes a insane 217 hp

[@OilyNinja]

I’m riding on the street and my tires look worse than that! lol. 😂 took my zx6r out to the canyons. Trying to get ready for my first track day ever June 23th! I’m legit doing leg workout currently in preparation. Oh man I’d love to track that r1. It’s on my list of bikes to one day own… but pretty low so unless I find a great deal I’ll probably never have one 😒 great video!

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I met a guy at a dealership that couldn't wait to get rid of his R1. He said it was too uncomfortable and the the heat of the engine around town was extreme.

[@starkparker16]

Great job Courts

[@KS-hw9zr]

I bought a brand new 2009 Yamaha R1 as my first street bike back when it came out, and used it as my primary vehicle for 2 years. Lately been thinking about getting a new one to relive my youth. Curious how this generation compares to the 2009 for street use. I lucky to live in the outskirts of western Oregon with lots of curvy roads and not much population so everywhere is kinda a private race track.

[@KyleMagill]

Would love to see a ranking of the top bikes from 2021 to now. Hoping/presuming my Tuareg would be #1.

[@MrWest9]

You explained that well great video bro 🛡️

[@Matt7R]

I had one of these on order but cancelled it and got a gorgeous blue and black 2019 R6. With the gold forks it looks absolutely exquisite. The R1 is just too much for English roads. The R6 even struggles to reach its stride on most roads here. I’ll be trading it for an MT09SP next year 👍🏻

[@CCitis]

A legendary machine! Nice

[@jnault6441]

It comes back to same saying...it's more fun to drive a slow thing fast then a fast thing slow.