Watch this before you buy a Yamaha R1

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[@bearsgarage272]

"Theres no good reason why these should be allowed on the street, which is why you just gotta have one" I like your logic

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

same could be said about fully semi auto ak15 machine guns.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

@Massimo Hack its just a joke.

[@DavidPerez-ft1ei]

@@_AndromedaGalaxy_ pretty bad joke

[@phoenixarizona8441]

I'll take the R1 and a Vmax 12

[@esdeathchan4354]

What does that mean? Can someone explain? Im a bit dumb and english is not my first language so im confused

[@FastLaneD]

I may be a little biased but in my opinion this gen bike will always be iconic. The crossplane motor and iconic deceptacon look really set the bike apart. In 20 years, I genuinely think this bike will be a collectible...I’m keeping mine FOREVER 😁

[@les1238]

Agreed this bike is very good. I got a first gen r1. Im looking at buying this model r1.

[@ianclose123]

Agreed definitely iconic. The commitment to looking different instead of just pursuing the most aerodynamic traditional sportbike lines. That and the cross-plane sounding almost like a V4. I've never ridden this gen of R1 but it's definately on the biking bucket list.

[@drenalintherapy]

See . This bike looks way better than a naked lol

[@yamamoto8921]

FastlaneD is in the house

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

Totally agree, Also no rider aids!

[@jjfromthebigland781]

I've been riding most of my life, cruisers mostly and one day a coworker that also rode showed up with a R1. Naturally I took it for a spin... tweaking the throttle at 80 mph and lifting the front tire off the ground was a life affirming moment for me 👍🤘✌

[@locomojo0485]

People always say this. I ride an 08 R1... I can go 80 and crank the throttle way on back and it doesn't lift no damn wheel LOL. I'm 6ft 180lbs... idk what the secret is there. Maybe I need to be 250lb and sit on the back seat. I even have one tooth smaller front sprocket.

[@the_Googie]

Im 22 and ride a 1990 harley that's basically the opposite end of the spectrum bike-wise. But goddamn do i love the r1. Or most supersports. Theres just something about that feeling, very primal, makes you feel something in your gut. People should broaden their taste in bikes and not stick to one thing

[@alexxela754]

@@locomojo0485 It definitely makes difference to move back a little for power wheelies.

[@thematrix3431]

​@@locomojo0485 That's because the engines are entirely different and the power delivery is entirely different. I have an 07 R6, 05 R1 and 09 R1 so I've gotten really familiar with the different ways Yamahas deliver power: The 05 R1 is extremely similar to my 07 R6, in fact it, TO ME, feels like my R6 because the power band is similar. They are both screamers and want to be high in the rev range. The bike gets going and then you hit the powerband and it surges forward but it's a speed thing not power if that makes sense. The 05 R1 makes 78 ft/lbs of torque at 10,500 rpm so you have to get it really revving. The 09 R1, makes my 05 R1 feel like a 600cc tbh. It creates 85 ft/lbs at only 10k rpms so you can see the amount of torque it generates is significantly higher and it does it way way sooner. It's a different type of throttle control that you have to learn when moving from a pre 09 R1 to a post 09 R1 I would rip my 05 R1 around the neighborhood and it was fast but I had to learn a literal new skillset with my 09 R1 because when you start getting on it, the front wheel raises off the sheer torque. You WILL lift your front tire in A mode through at least 3rd gear on an 09 and considering. . . You can easily do 80mph in just first gear... yeah, if you're aggressive on the throttle the 09-14 front tire is coming up. If you've never ridden an 09+ you'll have to get used to the torque. It's very strange if coming from earlier R1s. Those bikes are fast but they're not powerful. The 09+ is literally.. just strong. It will flip you easily

[@jacobcrow1042]

@@locomojo0485 lmao imagine being 5”7 and 138 pounds on these bikes they barely know your on them and you move faassst

[@quintaviusoliver8149]

I love my 2014 R1. Bought it on my birthday in 2019 and have loved every moment. Definitely glad I waited til my 30s to get one because 21 year old me on something as insane as mine is would not be here to type this 😳

[@TheseRightHereBitch]

Buying one at 23, I’ll report back in a couple years

[@mipr4440]

@@TheseRightHereBitch Just bought one and im 22

[@SH-ri5jr]

Lol gsxr 600 I’m 21 with broken ankle, leg, wrist, arm, elbow and pelvis whole body covered in road rash. day 3 of recovery can’t wait to get back on it

[@nashidaperv2351]

18 and planning to buy the current r1

[@adalberto_sebastian]

@@nashidaperv2351 STILL ALIVE?

[@erickflores01]

I bought a 2013 in this color when I was 21! Had it for 7 years! Loved every minute!

[@motorcycleartist]

Do u still ride?

[@erickflores01]

Yes sir. Check out my current bike on my channel.

[@motorcycleartist]

@@erickflores01 got a channel too BROTHER..ill check it out 💪🏾💪🏾

[@loganmilam4065]

21? how was your insurance lmao

[@erickflores01]

@@loganmilam4065 don’t remind me! It was $450 a month! Payed that for a year then switched to liability only.

[@67daltonknox]

My R1 was the best bike I ever owned. I couldn't bear to part with it, but after 60 I could only ride it for brief periods, so I sold it and ride adventure bikes. I miss the sheer grunt in almost any gear, the remarkable suspension and handling. Getting old sucks.

[@cnw-jd9tt]

Was yours a 05 r1 that was black with blue pegs? I’m looking at one Sunday he said it came from someone who was 60 lol

[@Ride4lifeR1_4life]

I'm 59 and just bought another R1!! Never to old to rip it. My first love is riding. Dirt or street yeah yz450f is my go to for dirt.

[@stefanagiovlasitis2669]

@@Ride4lifeR1_4life I have the 2021 yfz450 and will be possibly getting the 2023 R1 TEAM YAMAHA BABY. Haha let's go

[@Ride4lifeR1_4life]

@@stefanagiovlasitis2669 nice!!!

[@Chrisnuzzo76]

I'm turning 47 in February and I just traded in my 2003 R1 for a 2009 R1. I'm getting old too, and I feel more aches and pains then I did at 21 on my 96 CBR600F3. But it's so hard to walk away from these sport bikes, even if you barely ride them. They bring you joy even to just look at them in the garage 😂.

[@WatchMeBURNFuel]

Sounds so good!!! I'm fine with my 600 and don't need a bigger bike, but every time I see a pov video of a liter bike, it makes me want one even more. The want is starting to get bigger than the need.

[@ayyblyat9450]

I had a 04 R6 and sold it for a 05 R1. I rode them back to back and by far the biggest thing I noticed was weight. The R6 (and 600s in general) are so much lighter and easier to turn in.

[@ItsTheDon27]

@@ayyblyat9450 I love my 2014 R1 but I don’t think it’s needed. R6 would be sufficient enough for anyone just looking for street usage. I started with R1 though

[@nickthakyd]

@@ayyblyat9450 how do you like your 05 R1? I might pick one up this weekend

[@ayyblyat9450]

@@nickthakyd well, it's been almost a year and I haven't died yet lol. It's a super fun bike and handles great. Super reliable, but I mostly use it as a weekend bike for hitting twisties hard. Like I said before you can definitely feel the weight but it isn't too bad. If you are somewhat experienced you should be fine.

[@nickthakyd]

@@ayyblyat9450 lol glad to hear you’re still alive and having fun, I started with an R6 about four years ago and have been wanting a change so I think I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the fast reply

[@fkalu]

I bought the exact same bike (2012) just on a year ago. Absolutely LOVE it!! The “On-tap” power is just amazing. However, even with its technology, this bike DEMANDS respect & won’t hesitate to remind you that you’re definitely no Rossi. 😈

[@EEEBA1]

Do you still like it? I'm looking at one right now. Thank you.

[@bbkingwasthegreatest711]

I just love this bike but my problem is not only am I no Rossi I am not even Rossi's second cousin with poor eyesight, and I think you can see even when he was riding in the town he couldn't help himself and giving it way way too much stick for the area he was in. But it is such an amazing machine with a red line of 14,000? slipper clutch and different riding modes I know a Porsche or Ferrari are fast but they don't rev or make power like that, the Bike is light but it is also superior.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Hey guys Im the lucky one that bought this beast! The bike is awesome thank you again, it's crazy fast and it sounds AMAZING! This video really doesnt do it justice it literally sounds like a Nascar. My wife and kids were scared when I started it up for them. Nice to finally do business with you guys! God bless!

[@ryanplog5362]

You need help with anything on this bike lmk i specialize in r1 09-14.

[@AdamantForce]

Sounds like crap compared to my straight pipe 05

[@love2fight205]

@@AdamantForce boo. All R1s sound beautiful, especially this one.

[@MegaMm76]

@@ryanplog5362 hi mate i have the 2014 r1 what do think of the vibrations?

[@ryanplog5362]

@@MegaMm76 vibrations on what?

[@chokolabrown6546]

I love the fact that you always say a prayer before you get out on the road.

[@ForeverCello]

Love all your videos, Sean! Would love to see a 2020 video of the Yamaha R1.

[@JohnAdams-fv3lj]

Ive always loved the cross plane R1... But you did absolutely amazing at making me want one even more.... Great video

[@EdExplore]

I am super bummed - I owned the 2012 R1 with Toce Exhausts🤤 for 9 years and a total of 70 000km on the bike - it was my dream bike and still my dream bike to this day! ....but due to Covid I lost my job and was force to sell my R1 in May 2020 - still heartbreaken. Miss the vibration/sound/feel and look of the R1. Thanks for the video

[@clarknawrocki9718]

Covid is a scam you shouldn't own a R1

[@zachfeder9415]

@@clarknawrocki9718 You seem a bit slow in the head. You doing ok bud?

[@clarknawrocki9718]

@@zachfeder9415 if your a welfare person covid is for you

[@idonwantella2824]

I bought a new 2020 R6 yesterday(1/8/21). I had been shopping for a R1 and just could not find one at a reasonable price and decided to just stick with a 600. I haven't ridden a sportbike in nearly 10 years and I decided to keep the R6 in "B" mode for the first 100 miles..... HOLY SHIT..... When you hit 8k rpm, the bike feels like it is trying to escape from you. I am literally squeezing my legs together and clinching the grips because it feels like I am being peeled off the bike. Remember, this is "B" mode. I see the odometer hit 100 miles. It's time to step it up to Standard mode.... OMG.... The bike is starting to get pissed off. Standard mode makes "B" mode feel like you are riding a god damned Vespa. I squeeze even harder to hold on. Standard mode had just proved to me that I should probably keep it in "B" mode until I am really comfortable with the way the bike handles and build my confidence back up for sportbike riding. Finally, "A" MODE, if that bike could speak it would go something like this: "Listen hear, you little shit. I am an untamed beast and I don't think you have the balls to see what I am capable of doing. You better hold on MOTHERFU.KER, this is going to be the wildest ride of your life."..... When I started riding, the R1 became my dreamlike and I knew I would own one some day. That is no longer the case. I own my dream bike and it is a 2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 in "B" mode. And the greatest thing of all, Standard mode and "A" is like having 2 supercars parked in the garage that you only take out on special occasions.

[@Huntersmokescrack]

I got a 2015 R1. In C mode it feels like a 600. You get A,B,C,D mode on this bike.

[@CurtisSmal]

i know this is 3 years ago... but damn this was incredibly well written...

[@idonwantella2824]

@@CurtisSmal I sold that 2020 R6 two weeks ago. The only problem I ever had with it, the rear tire had to be changed everytime I changed the oil. I changed the oil every 3K miles and it had 25K miles on it... I absolutely love the bike, but I am retiring and beginning a solo circumnavigation on a sailboat in a few months. But let me tell you this, every word of my comment is exactly how I felt every time I put my helmet on and slung my leg over that 2020 R6.

[@Slampiece88]

I had an 09 R1 for about 5 years. It was such an amazing and unique sport bike.

[@spencermurphy8795]

Great review Sean! Hope I will be filming and editing these videos soon!

[@pyrodan1483]

Haha I grew up on those exact streets. Thought it looked familiar until I started seeing street signs. Couldn’t have been more than 5 miles from my childhood home. Btw awesome content! Just subscribed and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@ericelander9936]

Somewhere I have a picture of myself sitting on a first gen R1 in it's debut year at one of the international motorcycle shows back when they would come to StL. Love at first sight.

[@suckmyhangdown]

I’m in stl as well

[@Swanny74]

Came for the bike vids, subbed because of the passage readings each video 🤘Keep up the solid videos man!

[@whisdumbnowbitch7301]

Yamaha R1 years 2009 to 2013 is a good bike with 3 selectable modes. Love the low power B mode in the city, rides like a cruiser, had a Ducati 1098 that thing is nice but back hurts like a hell within 45 mins of riding. R1 has a comfortable riding position even around city.

[@techoverloadx]

I love my 2012 R1, lots of research led me to that bike, the crossplane sounds amazing, I have a full Leo Vince exhaust, superbikes unlimited race tune, graves block off plates, air box mod with K&N filter, carbon fiber fairings and more, these things are straight BEASTS!

[@Mike10700]

Me clicking on this knowing I’m never buying this.

[@tylerlong2935]

me clicking this with one in my garage

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

@@tylerlong2935 Ditto

[@j.l3206]

Im getting one this year.

[@evinsprague]

@@tylerlong2935 me too! I have the 2009 Red and white and also a 2019 all red

[@xaviermeneses1403]

@@tylerlong2935 lucky

[@kiid_chuki6390]

Always been an aggressive rider. Had a 2013 and a 2015. My 2013 was more of a rider riden bike. What I mean by that is it was less bike electronics. It was planted. Now my 2015 was love in a diffrent way. Felt extremely safe even riding aggressivly. They're two diffrent bikes I suggest researching for anyone wanting one.

[@countalucard3405]

Crossplane will always be Iconic. Sounds similar to the Norton v4. Also loving the words of wisdom 🙏

[@FastLaneD]

The newer R1 may be faster, lighter and performance-wise all around better, but I feel like Yamaha dropped the ball in giving it the iconic look that this generation R1 had. Whose ready for a completely redesigned R1?! 🙋🏾‍♂️ it’s time Yamaha!! 👀 it’s been 6 years...

[@atharvapallikulam9743]

hekk yeahhh duude!! waiting for it

[@keith_hudson]

"Man I nailed that 0-60" are words you have never said.

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

LMAO.

[@justinford5281]

Haha he never says that! Always has some excuse every time!!!

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Watch his ninja 400 video

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

@@porterdallenbach1639 A Ninja 400 would be about 4.25 secs for a decent rider.

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

@@porterdallenbach1639 Yeah, that was a really good one, but you know what they say: "The exception proves the rule!"

[@bbuck2883]

Shout out from the 717 area my man!! Got a 2010! That’s about to get some wicked work done to it over the next year!!

[@bten1786]

I have a 2009 fz1 and I love it! It’s a beast when needed. Mild to wild. I have tail bag for it. Commute to work on it. Highway or around town or back roads. Just a great bike. If you can find one grab it.

[@Mohapi_Tau]

I love that you quoted scripture & I'm inclined to subscribe. Thank you.

[@williammitchell5138]

I’ve got the ‘13 R1, same color, and I love this bike. I’ve got ‘19 too but I still love the ‘13!

[@nimaesfandi2978]

Me too 2013 is really beautiful

[@motorcycleartist]

Great videos as always Sean 💪🏾💪🏾

[@UniqueBreakfastTaco]

love those ani's...so slick. still rocking my '03 though, runs like she did when I brought her home.

[@kurtschwoerer9522]

I want that engine in my Honda Civic.

[@thedude102878]

No honda is worthy of the cross plane

[@Chumbucketsecret]

@@thedude102878 false I’d love to see a turbo cp4 in a s2k

[@michaelpatrick1832]

@@thedude102878 no crossplane is worthy of a honda.

[@Chumbucketsecret]

@@michaelpatrick1832 is that some kind of joke? Yamaha’s cp4 makes like 212whp now weighing in under 500 pounds. But that’s besides the point. It can for sure haul a Honda

[@moist.teabag]

yammy kicked in yo

[@robertmacdonald2735]

I have ridden many 1000 cc bikes and own a ZX14....but the R1 was the only bike I rode that made me feel like Rossi...right up to a point when it said to me ..."you are on your own now" which at that point I was way over my head...super super scary!

[@SilencetheFear]

one day ill own one but Im incredibly happy to have the r6 that I have now. I have a handful of times ive been able to ride it and Ive loved every second of it.

[@screennamenottaken2]

The cross plane engine has a unique sound. I don’t mind it, but for me there’s no substitute for the sound of a regular inline-4 with aftermarket pipes. I currently have a 2019 zx6r, but the first (and so far only) liter bike I’ve ridden was a 2008 R1.. could hardly keep the smile off my face 😀. Probably looking at getting a 1000 within a year or two.

[@WideOpenThrottle1984]

It's not 180whp that's crank (stock). Wheel is more like 150ish. The 2015+ puts down closer to 180whp.

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

182 at the engine. Typically 165 ish at the tyre.

[@mattgallaugher820]

Exactly he doesn’t know shit Iam 165 with mods

[@paule5812]

I’d love to get that Anniversary R6 😫

[@SestoElomenTo11]

isn't the R6 discontinued?

[@paule5812]

@@SestoElomenTo11 for the USA only I believe

[@klm2fm4]

@@SestoElomenTo11 euro 5 emissions killed it

[@unknownacepilot9955]

Onggg that r6🥺

[@daveshepherd8970]

I'm a tech at a bike shop. One of our customers got one of those special edition 600's for his first bike. The first time I saw it, it was beautiful. The second time I saw it, it was beat to pieces. I almost cried

[@yourcheeksclapped208]

i had my 2012 for a few years now, and still come back too videos just too watch haha

[@SestoElomenTo11]

Great! Video! Bro! Godspeed!

[@benjaminjoseph4403]

I have the 2007 FZ1. It's great! Very smooth, fast acceleration. Only thing that's difficult is U-turns.

[@lit7105]

Why? Ride a raider and tell me how difficult the fz1 is. You just need to practice your slow speed bike control my friend.

[@fivespeed3026]

I have the 2009 R1. I love it but rarely ride it these days. I just can’t bring myself to sell it. One ride and I’m immediately reminded of why it’s a keeper.

[@evinsprague]

I have a 2009 as well and I bought it brand new February 2009. I’m never selling it

[@r1sabotage]

Same here, I have a 2009 decked out. Ohlins suspension, dyno'ed, ecu flash, and tons and tons of more work. I'll never sell it...

[@__Gum__]

Same damn thing man

[@bobanppvc]

Should i trade my gsxr 600 for 09 r1?Or should i get 2012 r1?

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Thank you I like the video And the information The motorcycle is Awesome 👍🏿👍🏿

[@rohitnautiyal7090]

I had 2009! I loved it a lot. It was so smooth I miss it sometimes

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Keep my bike warm for me Sean! She's looking good

[@pittsburghchip4645]

Love my crossplane!!! I have this generation and the sound is like nothing else!!!

[@kristopherbell7158]

Reminds me of the rc 36 vfr sound

[@VivalaGhost]

It's awesome! Just picked up a 2009 R1. Needs a little cosmetic work, but it's such a blast to ride 😍

[@christopheroconnor3509]

SRKCYCLES YOUR AWESOME, THANKS

[@andrewhunter8928]

I just bought a 04 R1 and love it! Been riding for decades (mostly 600's) and its my 1st liter bike 🔥🔥🔥 I'm in love with my new ride ❤

[@superstretch215]

I've never been a fan of the looks of this era R1, but it's a great bike

[@klow6628]

It's the best looking one.

[@Benjammin43]

I am in love with that bike 😮

[@darkjedib4132]

Great video must be cold riding it right now though. Are you able to do a comparison to the Suzuki GSXR 1000?

[@branchtana315]

I had an '04 R1 Raven back in the day. Obviously not as sophisticated as this generation, but it was still a bad ass bike. No trac-control, no throttle by wire or any of that stuff. Just a raw sport bike. My biggest issue with the older gen R1s (haven't rode on any from this era) is that I found it incredibly uncomfortable when riding long distances. Even in my early 20s, this bike made my back hurt so bad that I'd have to lay on my floor for a half hour after a long ride. I have long arms so I could cruise 1 handed fairly easily, and I almost had to when cruising. This is ultimately what led me to selling the bike. I rode on GSXRs,636 Ninjas, and Honda 1000 RRs. All of them were much more comfortable to cruise around on.

[@John-uw7qs]

Just an idea Sean, maybe superview next time on the go pro 😂

[@downshift77]

He keeps it zoomed in so that it doesn’t show the speedometer I believe. 😂

[@chrishansen8026]

I wish he’d do atleast wide view

[@motorcycleartist]

I love the superview..esp on my gas tank💪🏾💪🏾

[@Stevieboy-102]

Great video. I feel like the R1 has lost a little luster in the bike world with all the new stuff out there but is still in my opinion one of Yamaha's greatest achievements and a modern day legend in it's own right.

[@donaldcameron8909]

Don't know anything about this bike looking into finding one

[@allgasnobrakes919]

The R1’s are the top of the line Bikes out of your BIG 4 brand...It’s when u get into the Ducati’s and BMW’s and Aprilia’s is when the R1’s lack in luster in the bike world...They are the greatest sounding machines in my opinion and remember Yamaha makes musical instruments 🎸 🎹 🥁 🏍

[@deathtomorons9388]

@@allgasnobrakes919 that's exactly the response of a guy who has never ridden a bike like the boys.

[@cankoral8417]

nice video... thank you.... i would love to watch you riding an r1 from 2000 and compare it with the new generation!!!

[@bradscott1057]

I bought my 2006 50th Anniversary R1 new in 2006 and still have it. Mint with an original 8,000 miles on it. May sell it this spring.

[@indigohare3192]

closer to 150 at the wheel but my 09 was my favorite bike. “comfiest” super sport out there

[@robertprosser6856]

I was a bit confused when he said 183 at the wheel!😁

[@leoa2606]

@@robertprosser6856 exactly. My track bike is a 14' with some "massaging" and only has 165 at the wheel.

[@robertprosser6856]

@@leoa2606 that's still good power just not sure how experienced this journalist is🤷‍♂️

[@tpharris8587]

@@robertprosser6856 I looked around and the numbers say 191 crank hp and 180 rear wheel hp. I’ve also heard it’s much less than what is stated. I got mine flashed and dyno tuned and I’m currently at 179 hp rear wheel

[@robertprosser6856]

@@tpharris8587 yeah when the first crossplane R1 came out in the uk Yamaha claimed 180bhp at the crank but on average it was putting out 155bhp at the wheel.👍

[@smithers172]

1:44 I mean I'm no mathotologist but 182hp is a long way off 230- 240😂 awesome video though mate

[@alfatihrizky23]

its in kilograms i think not pounds

[@shiftkings1028]

@@alfatihrizky23 LMAO

[@n300zx931]

13 R1 in this color near me for sale. Really has me thinking. Such a cool looking and sounding motorcycle. Top level mate

[@KensGarage1]

I agree these things do not belong on the street. That's why I have one LOL. I have not ridden the crossplane. Mine is a 06 LE (future collectible) I bought with 2000 miles on it. It only has a little over 5K on it now. What a work of art and with the factory Ohlins and other LE upgrades it's a great bike. I must admit for the twisty roads I spend most of my time on I enjoy my RZ350's and RZ500 more. But these liter bike super sports can sure give a lot of thrills real quick. Real quick. Thanks for the video.

[@thetraileraviatorguy]

With a cross plane Engine the sound is exotic 👌

[@thetraileraviatorguy]

That's one of my favourite bikes I wouldn't mind having a cross plane exhaust system

[@NVARider]

That is a pretty sweet ride. 🤘

[@jamiesmith6838]

Another great video. Thanks

[@atye04]

John 15.5 thanks for the verse. That bike looks like it took a million dollars to build. Those liter bikes are absolutely no joke.

[@samuelmunyi9479]

Hi i have a 2012 r6, loved the bible verse bit God bless.

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

I rode the 2008 R1 for 8 years. Highway cruising speed on my current FZ-07 is 70 mph. On my R1, I'd be cruising around 90 mph. That felt normal for an R1. Unfortunately, unless you're riding an R1 for less then than 200 miles in a day, it's very uncomfortable for long-distance touring.

[@418lightning8]

id agree biggest issue i find is 1st gear being so tall

[@Bischlarbo69]

@@418lightning8 thats not an issue. Its to keep the back of your head off the pavement

[@Metrobus271]

Sean is the absolute best spokesman for the R1 on KZbin. I’ll bet he can sell this to my grandmother.

[@russthebiker]

that Yamaha is an iconic motorcycle, worth owning for the sound alone, it sounds like its going to rip the world in half

[@RyMichaelB]

Absolutely my favorite R1, It’s been impossible for me to let her go 😅. Crazy how the scripture you read is my family scripture too, guess it’s meant to be lol

[@quinnjim]

I had a hard time getting a great 0-60 on my FZ-09 since the front wheel wouldn't stay on the ground. When you get that much power on something so light, it's hard to make it "hook up" right.

[@nicolorenz4464]

Thats a phenomenon of the mt09, that thing has so much low rpm torque that it allways comes up when accelerating. The R1 has the most Power in the high rpm‘s thats why it doesnt come up as easy.

[@hossamhaddad7]

It’s very good review thanks God bless you

[@samuelfitzsimmons8907]

Great review cheers!

[@zbigt.1004]

I had 2011 R1 for 5 years. Besides unique engine sound, nothing special.Horrible clutch, useless ride modes, terrible on gas.Not refined bike... Sorry,

[@Hi-pf3pf]

Yeah mate my dad had an 2013 r1 and a 2016 zx10r he said the ride quality was amazing on the zx10r and just generally feels nicer on the road but he did say r1 was a great track bike but nothing else

[@winnerwinds6509]

Sounds better than the regular inline 4 (IMO).

[@AdamantForce]

No way. Sounds like a dookie

[@yarilich544]

I found the same thing on my SV1000S, although by no means it is a track bike. It's actually hard to go slow, very uncomfortable. What that bike likes is dynamics: hard acceleration or braking or cornering. When I hopped on it after school MT-07, I was blown away how fast it gained 90 kph and how it didn't feel like that at all, when on MT-07 it was pretty uncomfortable doing 100 kph

[@Avocajoe89]

I love that you were even faster on the new Goldwing just by mashing the throttle.

[@SurajSinghTomarArya]

The 2013 version looks is my all time favourite sports bike look. Its face and headlight was very iconic. It also looked badass from rear side with stock exhaust. I totally lost interest in R1 after they removed these looks in next generation. My Favourite color was Yamaha Blue. Matte grey was good too.

[@Delawiz]

Me too I have struggled with the new look R1s

[@r1brah591]

I have a 2014 Matt Grey one with the gold wheels.. You dont see them much..

[@zeusfitter007]

In india it is an icon.👍🏻

[@ernesto1351]

I have one of those beasts and I'm truly in love with that monster... sadly I have accident this season but we gonna rebuild in full carbon edition 🖤🖤🖤

[@allgasnobrakes919]

Damn brO, what happens? Hope you and your machine are Ohk...I own one as well

[@davemonday5381]

I have the same problem on my fireblade, it can go slow, but isn’t happy, so I only ride about 2 or 3 times a year and try to keep my license. Road legal GP bike are incredible. But license losers. No matter how fast I ride my Lowrider s. No one seems to notice the same. Great video

[@StrawDragon]

Need to work on your math, 50% more HP is not double :) Great video

[@alberthunt8501]

Wouldve been nice if they made a crossplane r6

[@cd-pu5uv]

The twin cylinder r7 and mt07 are close enough. Lol.

[@MrGrandure]

@@cd-pu5uv that r7 is soft likeable potatoes. Lol

[@cd-pu5uv]

@@MrGrandure its a great stunt bike at least. Lol.

[@FastLaneD]

Can’t wait for this one Sean 😬

[@Mrowlbeback280]

I’ve got the red and white 2009. It’s been my dream bike since it came out. Finally managed to get one 13 years on lol. 90mph on the highway and with a quick twist, the tire lifts. Such a ridiculous bike. No other 1000 can compare in my opinion.

[@prathameshpawaskar4136]

When u realise this is the motorcycle that sounds in the intro

[@spencercain3995]

Me watching this video even though I don't have money to buy one. *YEEEEET!*

[@robertgrant008]

Get a 1998 1999 model brilliant

[@cesarnunez8160]

I’m saving up for one . They cost around 6k and I only got 600bucks saved 😂😂😐😐😐😐

[@RefinedMayweather]

Got my 09 r1 when I was 23 years old love it full exhaust power commander quick shifter etc everything is modded on the bike but the seat and link haha!! I have a lowering link but like the stock height and I’m 5’7

[@233kosta]

I learnt on a Honda 125, trained and passed my unrestricted test on an MT-07. I can definitively say I don't *need* this much power, but the rest of the bike is just sooooooo awesome!

[@resonator7728]

I have the 2004 R1. Most people that know about the R1 say that the 2004-2006 or even the 2007-2008 are the nicest looking R1s ever made. It's a more aggressive looking bike than the 2009 partly due to the fact that the nose is completely different(more pointed) and has ram air intakes underneath the headlights. Also the host mentioned the PWR to WEIGHT factoid. It was the 2004 model that does have the 1:1 pwr/kgs ratio. Can't really go wrong either way all awesome bikes.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

Still got it? I was thinking about picking up a 2005 nearby.

[@resonator7728]

@@BloodPlusPwn Yep Still have it. If you can get it at a good price and its in great shape with no issues, buy it.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

@@resonator7728 Right on, I might just be goin to check it out.

[@joringrant]

Am I the only one who actually doesn't like the sounds of a cross-plane crankshaft and prefers the inline four?

[@JohnnyQPublic001]

Flat plane ftw bro. Get an '08. No traction control, flat plane, 4 valves per cylinder. Good stuff.

[@richdouche8253]

I do miss the exhaust sound and corners with my '09. Great bike! Only thing I maybe liked more is '15 'Busa.... But that's purely a highway bruiser thing.

[@stephenjessee7440]

Hi. Did you know that motor officers are trained to get on their bike from the left side? I watched a video about it. They step on the floor board and get on . I tried it does work great. God bless you and yours

[@wilfredodelgado410]

You had me at scripture 🙌🏽 praise God be safe

[@jonathanflores6549]

The r1 was my first bike, I’m still breathing 😉

[@SR-qu7ne]

ur a true biker bro u read a prayer before u got off! respect

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

Shawn You and I Know How Awesome these Bikes are !!! Not for beginners ! But if you can have a little self Control ,, These R1's are the BEST !! Yamaha ON the TOP STEP of the Podium in Qatar 2021 !!!!!!!!!!

[@BreadAndGatorade]

I want a 1000 cc that will be street driven, planning one track day to feel it out but going to be a street bike. Not sure on the FZ1, any other recommendations?

[@joelbrinkman4614]

Fz09

[@killernanny4315]

You have the MT10 too

[@syn8etikos]

If you're looking for a reliable all-rounder like the FZ1 that can do the occasional track day (see for yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbTioqVerCYnJo ), maybe try a TDM 900. It's more comfortable than the FZ1, which is a big plus for longer rides, especially if you're gonna be riding with a passenger, and its fuel consumption is another advantage, if you're gonna be using it as an everyday bike. The downside, compared to the FZ1, is that it's significantly slower, and it's not designed to be ridden like you stole it, it doesn't feel that well planted when you go over 150 km...

[@jonathanng138]

H2R

[@robnorish6515]

Owned a 2013 and a 2016 , went to bmw after no regrets ! 😀

[@DarkHorse08]

The vibrations are down low. It’s very smooth up top. This is the opposite of a regular firing order inline 4.

[@Fredmfk2005]

Back in 09 I purchased the red on white r1 for 9800 out the door. The only issue where 2 things 1 the sun would melt the bottom plastic do to the headlights magnifying the light. 2 timing chain rattling at startup due to a bad design for the tensioner. Both issues fix with recall. 70k on the clock and the bike still runs strong.