Watch this before you buy a Yamaha R1

[@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.

[@drenalintherapy]

See . This bike looks way better than a naked lol

[@yamamoto8921]

FastlaneD is in the house

[@DanielFreakinAwesome2]

Totally agree, Also no rider aids!

[@yamamoto8921]

@@DanielFreakinAwesome2 well, actually there is TCS

[@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?

[@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 😂.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@KRIS47GAMER]

Add 2008 and your right. The only yrs where everything matched

[@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

[@chokolabrown6546]

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

[@Slampiece88]

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

[@keith_hudson]

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

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

LMAO.

[@LamontezTezlamon]

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

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Watch his ninja 400 video

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

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

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@Mike10700]

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

[@tylerlong2935]

me clicking this with one in my garage

[@DanielFreakinAwesome2]

@@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@TheLifeofRon]

Hats off to you for preaching the gospel! AMEN!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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.👍

[@lizzardwizard2000]

Love my 2009. I bought it because they said the crossplane had low end torque. So it was a cheaper option to a Ducati. No regrets. The engine is the best inline 4 for low end torque. Very streetable commuter bike. I used to ride it 50 miles a day to work and back for ~16 years. The bike feels the most comfortable and stable cruising at 125mph on the interstate. 160mph was the fastest I ever took it on the freeway, just to see what my limit of safety was. The bike is capable of 180 I think. Fun thing to try is seeing how fast you can go in first gear without wheeling over. I got to 90mph, the front tire was off the ground for most of that.

[@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.

[@russthebiker]

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

[@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

[@thematrix3431]

I've got a 2009 R1 and it's just insane. To ME 09-11 is my favorite iteration of the R1 because it's raw, powerful, everything you love about the Crossplane R1s but there's no help with TCS or super advanced electronics to save you. YOU have to tame it. It's on YOU to harness and I absolutely LOVE that. I've had an 07 R6 for 11 years. As well as an 05 R1. I realized that with my 05 R1 and R6 - They were fast and I felt "cool" riding them. But on the 09 R1 I get on/ off it and I feel "POWERFUL." It's a completely different sensation. They are universes apart in how they make you feel. The 05 R1.. yep... super fast.... super fun.... love it. The 07 R6 - That's my first vehicle. My family heirloom. 11 years together... Keeping forever. But the 09 R1 . . . man. . . It's ADDICTING.... It's just power. You feel untouchable. It's insane.

[@unbiasedcobra6672]

I have a 2010 R1 and totally agree. None of that traction control or abs nonsense. Also have a 06 R6 for track days in full race spec. I like.yout taste in bikes.

[@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 😍

[@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.

[@wilfredodelgado410]

You had me at scripture 🙌🏽 praise God be safe

[@Metrobus271]

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

[@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💪🏾💪🏾

[@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.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@wholelottamiata6976]

I have a 2009 R1 and it’s my first bike. Been riding it for a while now and I absolutely love it. Yamaha made it very easy to ride and I have no problem cruising around town on it or ripping it up the highway. It’s pretty comfy for me, I’m 6’4” and spent about 5 hours on it the other day. My only complaints are my knees get stabbed by the fairing corners over hard bumps and the range is pretty bad and hard to gauge with no fuel gauge. I usually only go about 80 miles before the fuel light comes on

[@Dlazcano02]

I probably came too late for you to answer, but im thinking about getting the r1 as a first bike but im not sure if its the best idea, do you think i should start with a slower bike or the r1

[@wholelottamiata6976]

@@Dlazcano02 I don’t really recommend it unless you really know your way around the workings of a motorcycle. It’s very easy for the bike to get away from you and get yourself into very bad situations like coming into a corner too fast. It also has a very unforgiving clutch and you need to be snappy on shifts with bikes like this or the rpm’s drop too much. Would make it very difficult to learn the basics of operating a motorcycle and would be overwhelming and dangerous for most. You really can’t comprehend how fast these bikes are until you ride one. I had previous riding experience before I got mine so I already had the basics down. Just never rode anything of that caliber before.

[@Dlazcano02]

@@wholelottamiata6976 thanks so much for the answer, yeah I guess it’s better if I go for something like the r3

[@wholelottamiata6976]

@@Dlazcano02 I’d probably go R7 over R3 if you want a sport bike. XSR700 is a good option for a naked bike.

[@spencermurphy8795]

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

[@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.

[@JohnAdams-fv3lj]

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

[@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.

[@StrawDragon]

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

[@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.

[@ForeverCello]

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

[@richardjones2811]

Nothing wrong or difficult riding at slow speeds, just got to match the gear. You were in 3rd at 45, that's the problem!

[@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

[@Swanny74]

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

[@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.

[@19MarcoPolo71]

I had a Valentino Rossi edition R1 and after a few rides, I had to get rid of it. The first reason was because I wasn’t afraid of it. Second reason was because I lack the self control. It is way too easy to exceed the speed limit and I had to say goodbye. These are definitely fun and agile. The ‘09 I had, I put the A&R baffle kit. Even Harley riders would break neck to see what sounded so bad ass! The ‘10 had the 2 brothers slip on pipes and sounded good as well.

[@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.

[@DarkHorse08]

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

[@Mohapi_Tau]

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

[@TheoffloadSa1923]

First time here...Love your channel already ...you got me with John 15❤... I'm staying

[@jonathanflores6549]

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

[@hal-kirklecky482]

I had one of these bikes. In England we call the the bigbang or the widow maker. Trust me when I say it's one beautiful machine. Sadly I lost my best friend on one of these.

[@robnorish6515]

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

[@thomaswarren2699]

"There is one main thing that supersport bikes ... hate ... and that's gonna be the speed limit" lol very very true

[@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.

[@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!

[@samuelmunyi9479]

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

[@countalucard3405]

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

[@winnerwinds6509]

Sounds better than the regular inline 4 (IMO).

[@AdamantForce]

No way. Sounds like a dookie

[@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

[@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.

[@killakam368]

Its 183 crank horse. Josh Hayes full blown AMA superbike put out only roughly 180. Factory puts about 150 to the wheels. Still a bad ass bike. More track focused than HP

[@prathameshpawaskar4136]

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

[@SR-qu7ne]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@stevenn4393]

A Guy that loves Jesus and doesn’t like debt. That’s awesome!

[@mikeneff832]

I prefer the older model. I had a 2006 R1. Sounds better and it out performs the crossplane engine.

[@Benjammin43]

I am in love with that bike 😮

[@kx501]

The Cross plane Yamaha engine was developed as a marketing idea to give the public something that sounds completely different to a run of the mill inline 4 and it sold very well, but the reality of it is Cross plane crankshaft are not so good their heavy, struggle to sustain high rpm without reliability issues and in the Yamaha's many were way out of balanced from the factory. The ZX10s, GSXR,s are a better buy, there faster and more reliable.

[@yvonjasser]

You are very wrong, cross plane came back for better traction/feel for racing, not for marketing.

[@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..

[@MikeOn2Wheels]

Maybe not worth it for some to spend the extra on the R1M, but the 15+ generation R1 is a wild machine, grab one of those for comparison!

[@zeusfitter007]

In india it is an icon.👍🏻

[@fredochikan8021]

What’s a good starter bike?

[@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

[@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

[@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 😂😂😐😐😐😐

[@internaltone8951]

Excluding the track it’s also good for high speed roads like highway or German autobahn but I find it kinda boring riding it in the town cuz you need to go really fast to shift to the second gear so you’re just riding in the first gear all the time if you know what I mean lmao

[@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?

[@Saltycrew223]

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

[@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.

[@NVARider]

That is a pretty sweet ride. 🤘

[@sodalines]

my kid learned how to ride on an r1. witch was my fault because i didn't have anything else at the time. so when people say this is not a starter bike they are right, but its still not that bad. its a really great bike. even for bigger guys like me at 6.4 290 pounds.

[@dhruvsondhi4774]

Love you from india ❤❤❤❤❤

[@treeguyable]

Here it is , Memorial Day weekend, 2022. Idiots in Hyundai Elantras, Ford pickups, whatever, racing up to you ,and trying to fly by you. A few throttle blips, and they are in your rear view mirror, trying to catch up. When you let them pass you, they have to go 20 mph over for the next mile or 5. I usually see them blue lighted, and pulled over up ahead. These things are fun for messing with 4 wheelers.

[@Apollo-Computers]

I bought the 2018 R1M, I'm 5'5 and 125 lbs.

[@thealmightyz73]

But why? Death wish? In my opinions such a waste of money. You can't use that power on normal roads. The normal R1 is already too sick.

[@Apollo-Computers]

@@thealmightyz73 I don't ride just on streets. And you do know those two bikes use the same engine with the same power and torque. I mainly got the M for the ohlins electronic suspension and all the carbon fiber. Been riding litre bikes for 15 years now.

[@thealmightyz73]

@@Apollo-Computers I did not know that. I had a R1 2006 model years ago. Sold it after 2 months. Just too much for me. Driving Kawasaki since then. I own a Z1000 Sugomi now and I love it (much better sitting position).

[@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 !!!!!!!!!!

[@wittemanadrian]

You can make any 4-cylinder bike sound like like that... just disconnect two spark plugs!

[@shaqwalker9441]

The fact that you always read scripture in your videos is inspiring... With out god we can't do anything 🙏