Why I Got an R1

[@christohansen]

This guy does the bike no justice. I used to ride an R6. R1 is an effing monster. Put a short pipe on it and monster trucks will get out of your way. See the concern in their eyes as you roll past. With pipes on it, it'll make sounds that'll make your friends not want to hang out with you anymore. An R1 is the beastliest-sounding bike there is. No whine, all yell, belch and growl and howl. And that power... And the corners... If you're worried about titles and payments and heat and comfort, this monster is not for you. When I get off of it, I forget how to speak words. I can barely hear it's soul in this video. This video does it no justice.

[@Quicsilver1306]

That's called being a responsible rider. If you want some car merging on you while going 110+ go ahead. To each his own

[@cincinnatislider]

Quicsilver1306 I think you might've replied to the wrong comment... Keep it under 65! Go get a dirt bike.

[@colton7608]

Chris Pretty much sums up the r1 right on!

[@Jaque1911]

I went from a ZX-636 to a ZX-14. From the ZX-14 I went to the R1! Im so much more happy on the R1 than the 14 but glad I went the route that I did. Having been on the 14 for 2 years taught me tons of throttle control and leaning on a heavier bike. The R1 feels like a really fast moped to me now. I still have the 14 but Im thinking about selling it soon. I just have much more fun on the R1.

[@motonosity]

I did, looked at just about every bike under the sun in the 600 and 1000 categories and I was just most happy with the Yamahas.

[@motonosity]

I'm glad as well! Good to be back.

[@user-yd7ug3jb4t]

Just found your channel. I am happy to see someone who rides their motorcycle fucking safely, instead of all these KZbin commenters calling you slow and busting your balls about riding 68 in 6th. Fuck them. I'm glad to hear you value your life, sir.

[@motonosity]

The wide angle FOV exaggerates how close I am, but I've taken that critique before and don't get as close now. I always check my mirror as I come to a stop and make sure I'm on one side or the other to give the person behind me room in case they weren't paying attention. Thanks for the comment :)

[@motonosity]

I wouldn't mind, but it really won't be of much help. There are so many factors that go into insurance prices, it could range anywhere from $1k-5k a year in the US.

[@motonosity]

Manageable, yeah. I actually think it might've been a little easier. The R6 is a little more "twitchy" on the throttle at low speeds which took some getting used to after the SV.

[@Khirlan]

Dang it Motonosity ! I stumbled upon your first channel earlier today and now I've watched every single video you've posted. Fantastic footage, thumbs up for the clear picture and audio. Keep up the good job man !

[@motonosity]

Thanks a lot! A 600 will be a tough starter bike, but if that's what you're set on, each of the 600s will be very similar in how they ride and their performance. Check out a powersports store and sit on each one of them. One will stick out to you :)

[@NicheRiding]

So crazy seeing one of these videos from way back in the day, you have grown so much video wise! I think that's what so cool to see about motovloggers grow over time!

[@motonosity]

Checked them all out and aside from the newer bikes, which were out of budget, I liked the Yamahas most.

[@motonosity]

I LOVE the 675R. Great choice.

[@motonosity]

Nope, only attempted a few times. It's on my goals list for the year.

[@motonosity]

As long as you've got the confidence and the respect for the bike, you'll be fine. Enjoy the bike!

[@motonosity]

Definitely in the plans!

[@BhabieBro]

CONGRATS DUDE!!!! I was looking all week for an update and I just found this!

[@DarkHorse08]

I paid $8,000 for my 09 R1 Raven. I had my set price and waited. I was dead set on a 09 R1 Raven with a full Graves Titanium exhaust and found one on craigslist. Yes! And it was owned by a 51 year guy that took very well care of it.

[@UnitedStatesOfSpange]

dude , look up the go kart they made. fucking awesome

[@HorsmanReport]

I have an R1 10 and compared to my old R6 06. R1 is lower rev, heavier, not as nimble as the R6 but the R1 is very stable and very very powerful. It is a quiet cadillac with more heat. The power is wicked but not whiney like an R6 at higher RPMs. The R6 to R1 about the same to about 60 -- then the R1 takes off. I think the R6 and R1 are both awesome bikes and a blast. You will be happy with the R1 - sneakily fast watch your speed. You got a very good deal on that R1. Both Bikes are really based on your riding style and I love both of them ;) Great review!!!

[@rossco010]

***** Depends what your definition of serious business is. For me, filtering, commuting, pleasure rides and lower speed nibleness is essential on the road, and you aren't going to be going faster than an R6 on an R1 on public roads unless you want to lose your license when you get caught by police. From your post, the conclusion i come to is your track days are the only reason one would want an R1.

[@rossco010]

Thanks for clarifying your position. I've just finished a 4 hour straight ride on a CBR 125. I was comfy for the first 3 hours and then my arse started aching, so if the R6 can equal that, then great. If the R1 can better that, then i guess there's some serious thought to be had. I had my heart set on an R6, but i guess i'll have to think harder.

[@motonosity]

5th. I could comfortably do it in 3rd. Heck, I could comfortably do it in 1st haha. the gears on the R1 have such a wide range.

[@MrDopestDope1]

see life is weird. i bought a r1 and i had to watch a video on youtube, about some other guy talking about why he got a r1. so that i could tell off my girlfriend,family,friends who are super scared about the bike.

[@ShagInTheWind]

Great explanation! I don't mind you using my info as examples at all. You are definitely right, there are pro's and cons to each. Each person needs to figure out what is most important to them, then choose based off of that. I am glad I could help you out though, and I am glad you still like it!

[@motonosity]

Thanks for the feedback :P I've got my funny moments, I just don't try to force it nonstop like some do. I just try to be genuine.

[@motonosity]

Yessir!! Good to be back.

[@Neverfaze7]

thanks man. pretty much set on making the jump from my k4 SV650 to a zx10r next year. can't wait, going to be a whooole lot different but I'm very confident in the fact that I can do it

[@TechT1999]

I know exactly how you felt when bike shopping. I went through the same thing when I brought my 1Krr. I was shopping for months for a good deal on a 600rr when I found the 1k. I had a lot of reservations about the 08 nose, but pulled the trigger anways. It has grown on me and I'm glad I got it. The weight is about the same as the 600rr. I5s very light for a liter bike.

[@yamahog2000]

I have been riding my 2008 FZ1 for 4 years have 40,000miles on it I love the 1000 I wanted an R1 but my insurance company would not insure the R1.I,m 60 years old and just love the power the Yamaha has.Enjoy the bike man its a sweet ride.

[@Texaporte]

Good to see you back on the road, Moto!

[@DoubleT90T]

Glad you got the R1 :) Can't wait to see her in person.

[@killer18839]

I started on an r6 and moved up to an r1. I have not gone wide open in 1st gear but in all the others the accelleration is significant but no anything crazy. Welcome?to the r1 club. I love both bikes too.

[@YmKchannel]

Honestly when I was sitting on the r1, I feel like home. But the dealer and everybody was telling me that the zx10r is the beast with new technology (TCS. ..), has more power and that I will enjoy it better. The position on the kawi was racing oriented and I felt a lot weight on my wrists (...I'm 6feet). As u just said I will go with what my gut tells me. Thanks.

[@XPsychowaffleX]

After owning an FZ1 and riding a liter bike for 6months, i dont think i could go back down to a 600cc, and and i would only ride a smaller engine bike if it was say something other than a sport bike, like an adventure or cruiser/bobber of some sort. But i got to test ride a 2014 R1 a week ago and it was an incredible riding machine. I just love the engine and sound, and the position was not nearly as uncomfortable as people like to make a supersport sound.

[@motonosity]

Eventually yep!

[@HypermaxZ]

Love my 13' 1kRR. Agree on how they have more girth in more ways than one(that's what she said). And yep, my zx6r was super nimble and flick like snapping my fingers, but the liter bike feels more planted in the turns and actually gives me more confidence too. A bit heavier but I can still manage to open my garage and move my bike from my steep drive way. One last thing, they are not going to kill you, throttle is as sensitive as my 600.

[@motonosity]

I don't think I stop that close, I think its just the wide angle lens that makes it look like that.

[@Revvinthe417]

The only thing I like about the R1 are the headlights! I'm glad you got the R1, too many vloggers on R6's. It gets irritating, switch it up a bit! My bike was just stolen and I'm trying to get a Triumph Daytona 675.

[@akosig10c]

Glad yoo got an R1 I did the same :) 2k12 R1 race blue scheme, I fell Inlove with it so much when I replaced it with JUST Slip-on exhaust

[@motonosity]

Any particular reason? I've always been a fan of the 675.

[@TheLVRussian]

Absolutely Awesome! Thank you for the explanation, I've been waiting for this since the reveal. Enjoy your new found liter, I love mine to death, basically where she likes to take at times. Motonosity as always great work and keep it up!

[@motonosity]

Thanks man :) I do love the bike.

[@motonosity]

No worries man!

[@twistedmindz237]

I was the one that talked Shag into getting his R1 instead of another 600

[@motonosity]

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@motonosity]

I go about a week, plus or minus a few days depending on how much free time riding I'm doing.

[@motonosity]

Right on dude. What color?

[@motonosity]

Mod video coming soon about what I'm planning.

[@lilthumper1630]

Glad you got the R1 man, i traded in my r6 for a 2012 r1. Simply amazing. I fell in love immediately

[@motonosity]

Think what you want, but I get better gas mileage on my R1 with highway riding than my R6 got with highway riding. As I mentioned in the video, spirited riding will get worse mileage on the R1 but for highway riding R1 wins.

[@motonosity]

Yep!

[@motonosity]

Thanks bud! What are you riding?

[@motonosity]

Thanks man. Love it so far!

[@motonosity]

Very nice! I sat on one of those and really liked it, but was out of my price range.

[@motonosity]

A few of my videos have some curvy roads that I've done, but it's a long ride to get to anything good as I live in the city. I didn't start on a supersport though. I started on an SV650S.

[@feveredsmile]

I don't ride YET but one reason I've heard from other riders is that they do it so that they can give as much room to the car behind them when the car brakes.

[@motonosity]

Eventually yeah!

[@ian4419]

I've had a CBR fireblade RR 9 a Gsxr k5 both good bike's, but the r1 put's more of a smile on your face, more exciting to ride.

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

I don't really dig the looks of the new R1 versus the '07 that I had, but the new power modes and cross plane crank make it seem like you have two engines in one, and it does sound almost like a European v-twin. Glad that you are happy with the machine!

[@motonosity]

What year is your r1? The 2009 comes with a steering damper stock.

[@motonosity]

Thanks man!

[@joeoconnell4904]

I will test ride the R1 before my next purchase. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

I love the R1, hope to get one someday. Congrats on getting one!!

[@motonosity]

In the works!

[@DoctorSpeedy1050]

Good choice moving up to the R1. I feel like when I had my r6, I had to ride it so hard to feel the power, whereas with my fireblade I can ride it semi-normally and don't have to speed to know the power is there. The extra weight isn't a big deal unless you're at the track IMO, and I prefer the stability of my 2009 cbr1000rr vs my 06 r6.

[@motonosity]

That thing is amazing. I'd buy that in a heartbeat if they made it.

[@mattyaztec]

Recently about an 09 R1 and previous bike was an R6 I have a very similar view to yourself. I feel alot more comfortable on it feels more stable I don't feel squashed I am 6ft she doesn't scream on motorway and I've not really used 6th gear yet as for mode switch not used 'A' as yet its in 'B' mostly although we are having cold damp weather in the uk at the moment.

[@LetsGoEnzo]

Wow.... Same story here. My '12 R6 was just stolen here in Sandy Springs on 12/05/13. My first bike and only had it for 5 months. Now waiting for insurance to get my something back so that I can buy me an R1. How did the insurance treat you? How was that process?

[@motonosity]

I had Progressive. Went smoothly. Had a check within 4 weeks.

[@motonosity]

Thanks for providing your input :)

[@Mike12r1_Official]

if you wear a comfortable riding pants or suit you can ride all day. For me this is the most comfrortable sport bike, and I rode many of them. II have 2012 model and I can do 400 miles trip and still feel good

[@motonosity]

That'd be great man! Thanks a lot.

[@seanm5263]

I have the same bike as yours and i think so far is the best bike ever, so much fun to ride and so much powerful. My R6 got stolen and i didn't know if to buy again R6 so my friend decide not to ride anymore so he soled his bike to me. Its not a bike for beginners thats for sure and even if you come from R6 to R1 its take time to adjust your riding skills. I recommend to any rider to get one. Ride safe everyone Life is 2 short to wait in traffic ;)

[@cagefree523]

Miss Austin... Should be back there later this summer on my bike

[@xLilWhiteMan]

I always ride with RPM's higher. 1. Because it sounds better. 2. Because if you need to stop fast, let off throttle and use both brakes. (engine braking plus both brakes is great.)

[@Chad4616]

I think I am going to the R1 the sound of your bike is awesome

[@colebones]

Just picked up a 2011 R1 its Amazing!!!

[@motonosity]

yep

[@SylentOfficial]

Can't wait to see the mods you're going to add on..

[@IanWaldrop]

It's not about your weight or your strength, it's about how skilled you are on the bike. If you can rip it up on a 600 then you're fine for a liter.

[@OoohBoogie]

Great decision great bike great reveal.....the r1 is the reason I started riding bikes....have fun ride safe

[@r1johnny]

I still have my 2004 Shift Red. Love that bike. What a machine. Instant WOOD!!! :) The pic is of me on my racing R6 in Bermuda. Small race track at the end of the airport. GO BMRC!!!

[@MicaNy]

Thanks man , i'm thinking about buying one to in the future . maybe next year , gonna try to master the r6 first :d

[@EpicTx]

my dude moto finally back cool bike.

[@ttufan2315]

Hey there! I wanted to say hi to fellow motorcycle fiend of the same persuasion if you know what I mean. I went to school with Clint McDonald near Midland. I have had several bikes and it's in my blood!

[@johnharris7353]

Yeah R1's are fantastic. That's a great find on a awesome bike. Subbed. I'm on a CBR1100XX and I luv it and would not go back to a smaller bike.

[@motonosity]

It's pretty good outside of the city. The highways are pretty boring and there aren't many. I could probably lap the city in half an hour. Ah snap, video idea.

[@motonosity]

Wow, you deserve an applause! How have things changed in the 1.5 years since I started? lol

[@motonosity]

Yeah big difference from a 250 haha. It's interesting seeing how each bike rides so differently.

[@MrSlowestD16]

I wouldn't say you can't compare the R6 and the R1 head-to-head. Having ridden many bikes I can compare almost any bikes head to head, and pretty much any sport bikes can go head to head. I didn't notice that the R1 does feel more solid than the R6, but I didn't own an R6, just rode one temporarily. Had my R1 for quite some time. Good bike for what it was, though for long trips you ended up pretty sore - always.

[@tyrk1589]

looks like such a smooth ride, nice buy

[@moorvogi]

Most of my group rides are 5-6.. i've done 3 12 hour rides though. Long ride, but worth every second.

[@TheDfelan]

Did you ever consider the Gsxr-750? Basically the best of both worlds. Same size as a supersport but with enough torque to not have to Rev the piss out of it all the time.

[@motonosity]

In all honesty, deadlift ability doesn't have much to do with your ability to ride a bike.

[@obus7800]

Bike sounds really smooth...hotter would be good in Canada...DAMN, you got a great deal...so glad you're back...

[@Chris10rx]

I'm not into buying used bikes anymore at all lol. Unless it's owned by a much much older person. Mainly because they not about to be out there racing it and putting the bike in red line etc. There's a lot of things i look at when buying a bike and based on how I am about it, I much rather buy it brand new cause I know what shape it'll be in for sure.

[@motonosity]

It's a nice luxury being able to buy new, but I've bought 3 bikes used off craigslist (saving me probably 50% off new) and haven't had any issues with them.

[@Chris10rx]

Nice. I just have bad luck with used bikes.

[@Chris10rx]

David Urdiales yeah you do end up paying more at the dealership. The price and tax. It's crazy but if you can get it new, I'm all for it :) I'm trying to hunt down a second bike at the moment. I'd love to own that new z1000

[@MrSlowestD16]

Depends on where you live. If you're on the west side of CA or WA you can find mountains quite easily with more curves than most places (short of the Alps) in Europe. Same goes towards the east coast in the tail of the dragon area. . Though towards the middle there's not a whole lot going on. Still may find curves, but typically not major.

[@motonosity]

Oh yes. Getting rid of these massive boxes on the bike haha

[@offroadvehiclelover]

Eh, I don't mind what bikes people are on, what matters is how well vloggers present themselfs. I myself like funny vloggers, moto is a bit more serious.. not a bad thing, I actually like this guy. Subscribed.

[@motonosity]

It was a raven edition (black)

[@gittyupalice96]

Hey, you should do a video on how you go about breaking in a new supersport. And maybe any differences you may of seen with the liter bike over the 600. I am familiar with how to break an engine in, however I'm not familiar with how it should be done with a street bike. With the tranny, and the chain. Plus any adjustments that might need to be made before the 1st oil change... and so on. Just wondering if that might be a video you could do. -thks

[@motonosity]

Really appreciated it bud. Thumbs up for you :)

[@fordstrawn6327]

I just went from a 1000 to a 600 and the RPMs on the highway is probably the thing I hate the most. Other than that the 636 functions pretty well around town. Sometimes I regret downsizing, but then again I'm not sure I really NEEDED a new zx-10r.

[@bowenleigh3327]

1000's get hot and hate being putted around town sometimes. I stick with a 600 for commuting from place to place in my city and small highway runs. But for long commutes on the highway I'd definitely get a 1000 for easier droning.

[@motomuscl3]

Cool video man. I tested a r1 as well and i agree with it getting hotter (around the knees) than an r6! good choice man. i went with the 2013 636 :-)