Why Buy the Yamaha R1

[@parik7744]

Motorcycling has a lot to do with emotions, and not always about head over heart. Your R1 decision may simply be about how emotions make us go back to our ex's! Once an R1....maybe always an R1. Whatever be the case, you can't go wrong with a bike of this caliber! A big congratulations, and great to see you doing your own brand new bike ownership video for a change!

[@KrishnenduKes]

You got it spot on! There are so many things around motorcycles. Head? Heart? Courage? Optimism? Caliber of the bike? Caliber of the rider? Thanks for your comment.

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

Exactly. Having owned 7 R1's over theyears (98, 00, 01, 02, 07, 16, 16 R1M) plus an FZR-400, FZR-1000 and a YZF-750SP I can honestly say nothing else brings you closer to feeling like Rossi than the '15 - present R1/R1M. With that MotoGP sound and electronics plus reliability, you just can't beat it !

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh man! I envy you. 😃😃 That's a lot of R1s that you owned mate. But I feel you!

[@MrCvanE]

Same as you but, I think ‘15+ became very track focused and lost a lot of road appeal. I preferred the Big Bang for comfort and could happily daily it. My R1M could empty the battery on a cold morning and the ride height was just silly.

[@avidpiper8855]

First and foremost, I thank you for creating and sharing this video with us. After 35 years of owning and riding multiple sport bikes and cruisers, I ended up finding myself in the same scenario as you did. After few hours of homework, I purchased my 2023 R1 (blue, of course) back in June. All the points that you have made in this video resonates with me, due to the fact of my age 52 and years of experience. I chose the R1 for the same exact reasons. Congrats on your new R1. Be safe and thanks for the awesome video…. Truly validated the sentiment and the passion that I have for sport bikes. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh wow! This is unbelievable! Congrats to you too mate. Let us ride some time.

[@seansome71]

Nice video! Without a doubt, the R1 is such an iconic machine. I purchased an all black 2023 R1 last year to chase my dreams and to live life to the fullest. I’m 52 and have zero regrets. The performance and sound (full akrapovic exhaust installed) of the bike is simply exhilarating and I can’t see myself on anything else.

[@KrishnenduKes]

I am always enamoured by folks who keep riding sports bikes. Hats off mate!

[@MarioMartinez-is1cg]

The power delivery from that cross plane engine is sooooo crisp 😍😍😍😍😍

[@KrishnenduKes]

Just simply LOVE that crossplane.

[@moremoney2]

I have street ridden my 05, 180hp R1 for the past six years and 20k miles. It’s pure; reliable, no abs, no traction control and sounds wonderful. I even sold my 2016 GSXR 1000 because I wasn’t riding it. I have the itch for a new R1, but at 5’7” it seems to sit high. Finding a dealer willing to let me ride one is has been fruitless. Most have no allotments or are greedy with aftermarket exhaust and other accessories that drive the prices to well over $21k. I’ll be 70 in June and I’m not about to stop riding. I have been to several major cities and the incompetent stories they tell are disheartening; that is if you can get anyone to talk to you. No wonder motorcycle sales are down. They all seem to want to sell side-by-sides.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Thanks for your comment. Dealerships are trying to sell side by sides because it has been winter and that is the season. Bike sales are going up now.

[@brianwilson7476]

I own a 2023 R1. I have owed many Japanese sport bike,going back to the 80’s. Of all of them, this is one of the best I have driven. With the cross plane crank, you can cruse with comfort, but when you want to get on it, any gear and it’s a bullet.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh man! I so agree with you!

[@chriscurlett4548]

I had a 2012 R1 and used to commute on it to work. With the extra weight of the bike and the cross plane engine being smooth as glass above ~6k rpm, and the bike putting out a ton of heat, it was surprisingly a phenomenal commuter bike. I have a 2022 CBR1000RR and while I do love it, the lightness and the vibrations from the engine do make it riding it a little more tiring than the R1. The R1 would hold itself in place in corners, the CBR definitely feels a lot more “loose” in comparison. There are definitely things I like about the CBR more than the R1. It’s amazing how different every bike is.

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@chriscurlett4548 Good to hear that someone commutes to work on an R1. I thought that I was the only one.

[@LeeTillbury]

I agree. The R1s uniqueness is the main reason I bought one, plus it looks awesome ❤

[@tjjr1062]

I would pick the R1 just because of the crank. All new bikes are good but they don't sound like the R1.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Absolutely correct. And that is primarily the reason why I went back to the R1 even though I love the sound of triple engines!

[@CaffeineThrottle]

For me R1 first,ZX14R second. I like extremes in whatever class we're talking about. They are both sick fast. I like a nimble quick bike for a short 50 mile x2,5 day a week commute. I like the comfortable heavier ZX14R bike for much longer sport touring. There's a lot of dangerously foggy people on the road today and the R1 really responds to rider input well.👍👏👏👏

[@KrishnenduKes]

Interesting perspective! That said, the ZX14 is definitely one of my favourite machines!

[@nelsontavares4349]

I feel exactly the same way you , I just purchased 2023 R1, I enjoyed your video

[@KrishnenduKes]

Yes mate! Love the bike. Enjoy it!

[@R1paulyc]

I had a few Generations starting from 99 and the bike is evolved so much. Yes, the cross plane is the best with the V twin sound, and the R1 is something that nothing else could come to for the price and for the maintenance cost!! pound for pound is still the best in my mind for those reasons my 22 is off the hook got all the crazy restrictions and stuff off of it and it’s a rocket out wheels🏍️🦾🦾🦾

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh mate! Couldn't agree more.

[@jmorefit1]

Thanks! I appreciate your concise reviews!

[@maxeasy]

good job on the video, grats on the R1! Glad you love it! I am buying 2024.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Thanks mate! Good choice for you too. The 2024 has different graphics.

[@alexhoffam4170]

I also would choose the R1 over othe sport litre bikes for more or less the same reason, its a work of art that delivers everything.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh man! Can't stress that enough.

[@dr.charlesbarber1958]

I have a 24 ZX10R KTR edition, but I do find myself looking at the R1 a lot.

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@dr.charlesbarber1958 Go get it while it is still available.

[@TOBERMORY-99]

inline 4 that runs like a v4, love the big bang !

[@johnhandcock-v7i]

I really like the way you talk about motorcycles. You are very talented with the perfect tone and inflection in your voice. This is a spectacular explanation of the Yamaha R1 you give here and congratulations as you say you have purchased this R1. In your video you asked for comments about this decision versus purchasing the HONDA CBR1000RR which you've also given a spectacular video explanation of the 2022 Honda CBR1000RR. My opinion is I think the 2022 HONDA CBR1000RR is the better purchase over the 2022 YAMAHA R1 for a few reasons such as: 1) The Honda is a much better looking motorcycle. The Red white and Blue paint scheme is delicious to look at and then ad in those gold colored front forks and the HONDA is true eye candy to look at making it mouth watering makes me drool over it's good looks, a much better paint scheme than the boring all blue paint scheme on the Yamaha. The Honda is also a full 14 pounds lighter in curb weight than the Yamaha weighing in at only 434 with a full tank of gas versus 448 pounds of the heavier Yamaha. The Honda also has a more sophisticated and better front and rear suspension over the Yamaha too. The sound of the Honda engine is much more exciting to listen to than the boring sounding Yamaha R1 engine sound. Yamaha's R1 engine sound sounds like a badly tuned V-twin engine. While the R1 has slightly more horse power of just 9 more horsepower Yamaha 198hp vs Honda 189hp the 2022 HONDA CBR1000RR is $2,000 cheaper than the 2022 Yamaha R1. So for me in my opinion the 2022 HONDA CBR1000RR would be the better purchase in my opinion over the 2022 Yamaha R1.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Thank you for your kind words! There are a lot of valid points that you are making. Maybe I should make a video on that itself. Thanks again. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@moremoney2]

@user-zy8ie6uv4s; since your reply seems like wording from an Ai Bot, I will only ask: Have you ever ridden an R1?

[@johnhandcock-v7i]

@@KrishnenduKes you're welcome! All true. Yes I'd love to see your video on these two bikes. They are both great bikes for sure. I think it just boils down to personal preference. Both bikes are winners!

[@johnhandcock-v7i]

@@moremoney2 yes. Loved it! Love em both! Just don't like the blue rims, that's all. Love Yamaha. Have you ever watched "6th gear wheelie cbr1000rr"? On you tube? It's Awesome! Watch the video!

[@Kenevoslcomp777]

As soon as I pay off my zx10r I’m selling it and getting this bike my only complaint is not being able to tune out a low rpm stutter

[@KrishnenduKes]

Interesting.

[@Kenevoslcomp777]

@@KrishnenduKes I might get a gsxr 1000 or the r1 actually it’s a tough decision I feel the gsxr might fight me better but the r1 looks nicer and I have a 07 r1 that needs tlc that is my favorite bike I’ve ever ridden

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@Kenevoslcomp777 I would suggest go for the R1. The GSXR has not had any upgrades in years. The R1 is soon going to be extinct. So...

[@PelleyJ]

As a Yamaha Fan Boy, this is the best super bike out there that the Japanese make. However, Yamaha REALLY needs to update this bike rather than just releasing new color ways that look similar each year. The Updated XSR 900, MT10/SP, and R7 have a Brembo Master Cylinder, why the R1 and the R1M doesn't have it yet is mind boggling. I want an R1 so much but compared to it's competition, the one thing it lacks is keeping with the times, Yamaha is the ONLY Japanese manufacture that doesn't put Brembo's on their Premium Super bikes (although whose to say they won't in 2025 after seeing the 2024 MT09 SP equipped with Brembo's Stylema Calipers and Master Cylinder but we'll have to see) Still would rather pick the R1/R1M over Honda, Kawasaki or Suzuki

[@KrishnenduKes]

It is not a cheap bike. The Brembos will drive the price higher.

[@moneymakesmiracles9999]

in the 2025 year they just announced will have brembo's , & moto gp inspired winglets for about $600 more msrp than the 24 year

[@darrenkoothi2676]

*Reply* ASAP in next video …. You see I own an R1 with a rapid bike fuel module and it only makes adjustments above 6000rpm the R1 is very twitchy at low speeds and difficult to ride in traffics would you please be kind enough to shed some light on this issue should I get it flashed my R1 has a slip on but no full titanium system can you also shed some light on the rapid bike module for the R1 is it a gimmick or does it work??? Would be looking forward to your next video about the R1

[@KrishnenduKes]

Interesting question. I will have to check with the service department.

[@dirty_r12015]

Mine is extremely choppy at low rpm to. A flash and tune would solve it

[@harshalhardcker8149]

What I find lovable in Kawasaki are ZX4R & ZX25R, mini inline 4. ❤

[@KrishnenduKes]

Oh they are incredible! Just that the US gets a restricted version of the 4R and there's no 25R!

[@harshalhardcker8149]

@@KrishnenduKes25R is in Asian market.

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@harshalhardcker8149 Yes.

[@maxhoonigan3757]

R1 is the best looking bike out there and the sounds the best 👌🏼 your mad if you don't buy the r1

[@KrishnenduKes]

I like the looks of the R1 and the sound too.

[@maxhoonigan3757]

Iv just bought a 2018 r1 6 weeks ago and in my opinion there's no better bike.

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@maxhoonigan3757 Happy for you mate! I agree that it is fantastic. I might ride today. We have sun!

[@csajal]

The CP4 is as close to a V4 an engine can get (on the cheap that is) in terms of power delivery and aural pleasures

[@KrishnenduKes]

"Cheap". Lol! The RSV4 is the same price. But I edited out that part of the video!

[@shinobisan699]

Hello sir, I know this kinda questions are filled on the internet but could you give me overview of how tall the bike is? I am 5'7 and I'd love to own an R1 at some point in my life.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Honestly that is a very good question. And not easy to answer. I would say that it really depends on your skill level for your height. In fact I am going to publish a video soon addressing this very question.

[@Dlazcano02]

I’ve never had a bike before, you guys think i could start learning with the r1 even if i start slow and not taking highways? I know the r3 is a better option for starters but my uncle has the r1 and he told me he would give it to me if I fix it

[@KrishnenduKes]

No way. No question that you can start learning to ride a bike on an R1. If you know how to ride a bike well enough, you can go for the R1.

[@Dlazcano02]

@@KrishnenduKes perfect thank you

[@oSnapMillerTime]

SOLD!

[@KrishnenduKes]

You bet!

[@Mohammadali_9999]

What the hell is that oil container is doing on top of there?

[@allnighterist]

If only i have the money, id buy the 2024 cbr1000rr r sp carbon edition or latest bmw s1000rr or zx10rr, i prefer screaming inline4 engine than growling like the cp4 or v4 engine.

[@KrishnenduKes]

I can understand your love for that traditional inline 4 engine. I have owned the older R1 for a long time!

[@AdventuresThings]

I have been spending time in SE Asia and I think I might get a Honda click. Lol

[@KrishnenduKes]

You rode a Honda over there?

[@AdventuresThings]

@@KrishnenduKes buddy it is all I have seen over here. Actually I might have driven a Yamaha now that I think about

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@AdventuresThings Time to ride more!

[@Maelkes]

Yup, this bike does look better than the ZX10R.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Subjectively speaking.

[@SlayRubby]

Wat abt R6 it’s gonna launch or wat

[@KrishnenduKes]

I do not think so in my opinion.

[@nikbau7642]

The R1 is the best bike ever made

[@KrishnenduKes]

It is a great bike!

[@GSXEvoX]

I think it’s the best looking motorcycle, especially in that color. I would buy one if they weren’t so uncomfortable.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Honestly, once you start riding it, it is not so uncomfortable.

[@KrishnenduKes]

The R1 is so good! What is your preferred Superbike?

[@havoc-note]

Yamaha VMAX

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@havoc-note That was one heck of a bike. Unfortunately it has been discontinued!

[@havoc-note]

@@KrishnenduKes exactly what i thought, both generations were awesome

[@lidakihka9098]

I currently have the CBR1000RR(2022) but I wouldn't mind owing a R1

[@KrishnenduKes]

​@@lidakihka9098More is never enough

[@americanwriter2533]

🤩🇺🇸👍It is a fighter jet for the road! It is impressive! 🤩🇺🇸👍🇯🇵🏁🏁🏁

[@KrishnenduKes]

Yes! It is impressive to say the least!

[@NemesisElite2010]

No thanks : i love my DUCATI PANIGALE V4R....👽

[@KrishnenduKes]

You are grand mate!

[@mustangmarc3360]

You get a sub from me 🦊 🐴 🐴 🚌 28 …My old route 🤫I give a few honks if I see you out there

[@maximusadramadus1385]

Rev it like a banshee!

[@KrishnenduKes]

😃😃

[@shauntaylor9251]

Well you won't be able to soon will you

[@KrishnenduKes]

You got it mate!

[@mikepalin1333]

I can read the spec sheet myself thanks

[@TheJoker-gg8hc]

Current bike is a ninja 400. 45hp. Want a supersport, but unsure if I should go with a used R6 or grit my teeth and get the R1. Yamaha is discontinuing the bike, so don't want to "miss out".

[@KrishnenduKes]

Tough call. If you are responsible enough and have had enough experience with the Ninja, you can go for the R1.

[@stanislavcoros]

exhaust on the side is disquasting. love 2004-2008 r1 models