The new Yamaha R1. PM White trash for pre-orders and a free hat!

[cowpoos]

New 2012 R1 details here ---> http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=46014

[Gremlin]

I presume DMNTD fancies one...

wait... he fancies EVERYTHING :facepalm:

[White trash]

Fuck you Yamaha!!!! Where's my Cross Plane FZ1 ya khannnnns................

[robo555]

I'll take two please, one for the lounge and one for the road.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The under seat mufflers still make it look like it's got a fat arse.

[ac3_snow]

The under seat mufflers still make it look like it's got a fat arse.

some people might like a juicy ass :blip:
lol nothing a nice set of aftermarket cans and a tail tidy can't help sort out.

[kiwifruit]

I'll take two please, one for the lounge and one for the road.

Nice bike but it's no piece of art

[tigertim20]

the new r1 is a waste IMO. I will wait another couple years till they really mix it up and do something awesome.
Till then Ill keep my money in the bank.

a xplane fz1 would be an awesome addition to the range!

[Stylo]

some people might like a juicy ass :blip:
lol nothing a nice set of aftermarket cans and a tail tidy can't help sort out.

Nothin' like a juicy ass , my 'Busa's got a big one too

:love::love:

[Swoop]

The under seat mufflers still make it look like it's got a fat arse.

Underseat pipes!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes:

[Brett]

I hope that they do a "stealth" one. Black everything. No gold wheels, no gold forks, no coloured decals. Just black with gray decals.

[White trash]

I hope that they do a "stealth" one. Black everything. No gold wheels, no gold forks, no coloured decals. Just black with gray decals.

What if I could build one for ya?

[Brett]

What if I could build one for ya?

Red Baron had one, only one I have seen so far, when I was in there last month. It looked fantastic. Only looking to buy next year, but if I can't find one from factory, will definitely be interested mate.

[NZsarge]

Fuck you Yamaha!!!! Where's my Cross Plane FZ1 ya khannnnns................

Amen!
.........

[avgas]

Fuck you Yamaha!!!! Where's my Cross Plane FZ1 ya khannnnns................
In the shed next to the MT-0S, XS-V1 and the Tesseract.

[5150]

Eeek. That arse end looks like it blew a diff :sick:

[Brett]

Well I just took the current big bang R1 for a test ride and have to say that I am really impressed with it. Yes, stock exhausts look horrendous, but that is why they give you free GYTR pipes...add a tail tidy with integrated indicators and problem is sorted. The motor on that thing is very impressive, the torque is fantastic and the exhaust note is super sexy, even with stock cans. It felt reasonably light to throw around and sure footed (but then...what modern litre bikes don't...) One thing I don't understand is why they didn't get rid of the stalk type indicators and just run with units that are integrated into the fairing?
Will ride the new ZX10r and the current CBR1000rr Have already taken a mates out for a burn) to compare, but pretty sold on the R1.

[codgyoleracer]

The under seat mufflers still make it look like it's got a fat arse.

Who ate all the pies.......?

[BigAl]

Well I just took the current big bang R1 for a test ride and have to say that I am really impressed with it. Yes, stock exhausts look horrendous, but that is why they give you free GYTR pipes...R1.

If you like the sound with the std pipes, you'll love it with the GYTR pipes, crackles and backfires, sounds great. Just couldn't afford the coin.:(

[Drew]

The under seat mufflers still make it look like it's got a fat arse.
"Fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go round"!

It's still not as sexy as a Gixxer though.

[Brett]

"Fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go round"!

It's still not as sexy as a Gixxer though.

I dunno about that...I loved the Gixxer and like the new GSXR1000's...but I think the Yammie is a winner. Perhaps it's the motor that gives it the extra points.

[Brett]

If you like the sound with the std pipes, you'll love it with the GYTR pipes, crackles and backfires, sounds great. Just couldn't afford the coin.:(

Yeah...I couldn't find one with GYTR's to test ride.

[Maha]

I dunno about that...I loved the Gixxer and like the new GSXR1000's...but I think the Yammie is a winner. Perhaps it's the motor that gives it the extra points.

Agreed, cos the rest of it (from certain angles) looks very much like a clubbed foot ortho boot.

[davebullet]

Fuck you Yamaha!!!! Where's my Cross Plane FZ1 ya khannnnns................

If they're going to do that - they need to give it modern front grippers too.

[Drew]

I dunno about that...I loved the Gixxer and like the new GSXR1000's...but I think the Yammie is a winner. Perhaps it's the motor that gives it the extra points.

So you've ridden it, and think it has a better motor than the Gixxer?

It's HORRIBLE! In the full song mode it's over responsive to the throttle and snatchy as fuck, just ask all the mo fo's about how well they highside. Why do you think they added traction control?

And it sounds like it's got a miss with the standard pipes, and needs a full system not just the cans replaced to fix it.

[cowpoos]

Yeah...I couldn't find one with GYTR's to test ride.

Give whitetrash a pm/ring.... number one for customer service for Yamaha in nz...he a bit modest...but will sort any issues...find you sound tracks with gte what ever pipes to listen too...included what ever in the deal..and you won't go wrong...he had a public face on kb.

[BigAl]

So you've ridden it, and think it has a better motor than the Gixxer?

It's HORRIBLE! In the full song mode it's over responsive to the throttle and snatchy as fuck, just ask all the mo fo's about how well they highside. Why do you think they added traction control?

And it sounds like it's got a miss with the standard pipes, and needs a full system not just the cans replaced to fix it.

I beg To differ, Waik Yamaha here in Hamilton have a 2010 R1 with GYTRs on it and it goes and sounds awesome. My only complaints were the suspension was set up too firm(I'm sub 70 kg) and the brakes lacked feel.

If you are down this way give them a yell, I love my exup R1.:niceone:

[Brett]

Give whitetrash a pm/ring.... number one for customer service for Yamaha in nz...he a bit modest...but will sort any issues...find you sound tracks with gte what ever pipes to listen too...included what ever in the deal..and you won't go wrong...he had a public face on kb.

Already heard from the Trashman.

[Brett]

So you've ridden it, and think it has a better motor than the Gixxer?

It's HORRIBLE! In the full song mode it's over responsive to the throttle and snatchy as fuck, just ask all the mo fo's about how well they highside. Why do you think they added traction control?

And it sounds like it's got a miss with the standard pipes, and needs a full system not just the cans replaced to fix it.

You need the wax cleared from your ears fella...the exhaust note (admittedly with aftermarket cans...) is eargasmic...:devil2:

I did notice the snatchy throttle, but to be honest, you learn to ride with what you have. Each different bike has its unique characteristics. In all honesty, the bike that surprised me the most was the new (well not so new anymore) CBR 1000. It really is a point and shoot machine. You can just get on and ride...everything feels so smooth and sleek, and it would be my second choice after the R1. The ONLY thing that wins it for me is the sound of the cross plane motor and the torque it gives.

Haven't ridden '11 gixxer yet.

[Pickle]

Have a Grey 2012 R1 in our showroom & a limited edition still in the crate, if you want to make the crossplane crank R1 sound good put on Akrapovic's & take out the inserts - sounds awsome. yes they need traction control as that motor is great, suspension is a bit on the firm side. took our ex demo home earlier in the year & left it in full power mode was better than the lower power modes. we wont be having a R1 demo in the near future as our last 2 (Rossi replica included) were written off on test rides. someone mentioned brakes were a bit soft - just squeeze the lever a bit harder they are very strong
By the way I am in Aussie

[merv]

Pickle mate, what happened to the Kawasakis in your life? Where in Oz are you now?

[Pickle]

R1 WGP ( 1 of only 20 in Aus ) has now been sold, Akrapovic Carbons being fitted, fender eliminator, cant wait to hear this one start up should be good.

[Crasherfromwayback]

R1 WGP ( 1 of only 20 in Aus ) has now been sold, Akrapovic Carbons being fitted, fender eliminator, cant wait to hear this one start up should be good.

We've got a Rossi rep here with cans on. Sounds nasty. Fun as fuck to ride too.

[Pickle]

Hi Pete Yep I took our Rossi Rep home last year before it was written off, rode it gently of course - Yea Right,

[cowpoos]

New 2012 R1 details here ---> http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=46014

Acctually....these bikes have turned out to be fucking ghey!!! Suzuki's L2 gsxr1000 is out and its dogs balls!! PM trashy for a demo ride and a mint as shit deal!! apparently they sound int with pipes on too!!

[BigAl]

Acctually....these bikes have turned out to be fucking ghey!!! Suzuki's L2 gsxr1000 is out and its dogs balls!!

Maybe, but in the visual dept they still look pretty average compared to the Yammy

[cowpoos]

Maybe, but in the visual dept they still look pretty average compared to the Yammy

your obviously ghey!!

[cowpoos]

Maybe, but in the visual dept they still look pretty average compared to the Yammy


oh....and apparently crasherfromwayback will out do jimmy for deals by giving away a virgin with ever bike or atleast and slightly used nun...



I say rip off....and would expect 25% off yoshi pipes!!

[BigAl]

your obviously ghey!!

And you're obviously blind

[cowpoos]

And you're obviously blind

nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[Crasherfromwayback]

nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Yeah I reckon the R1 in std trim looks like it's got a fat arse. And in race trim...the air intakes/headlight holes look fucking UGLY. Looks like the arse end of an old Dodge or something!!!

[merv]

Yeah I reckon the R1 in std trim looks like it's got a fat arse. And in race trim...the air intakes/headlight holes look fucking UGLY. Looks like the arse end of an old Dodge or something!!!

Agree entirely mate. Stauffer might have ridden quickly but the bike doesn't look flash at all.

[jaffaonajappa]

If its a nice shiny pretty motor vehicle you want....get a CBR.

[cowpoos]

If its a nice shiny pretty motor vehicle you want....get a CBR.

oh......really? you are ghey!

[BigAl]

Yeah I reckon the R1 in std trim looks like it's got a fat arse. And in race trim...the air intakes/headlight holes look fucking UGLY. Looks like the arse end of an old Dodge or something!!!

Yeah you need a set of GYTR pipes as in that awesome Rossi rep at Wellington M/cycles and in Race trim the Suzook does look better.:cool:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah you need a set of GYTR pipes as in that awesome Rossi rep at Wellington M/cycles and in Race trim the Suzook does look better.:cool:

That's where I work.

I traded that, and took it for a spin when we did. Fucking near shit myself.

It could be yours for the right price.

[BigAl]

Yeah I've ridden a crossplane R1 with gytr pipes and agree the're awesome.

I'm bloody glad I don't live in or near Wellington as I've a feeling I could be tempted :sweatdrop

[codgyoleracer]

nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

I will buy one for full retail, as long as those fromt forks, pipe & engine spec is same as the one in the picture..........

[Drew]

I will buy one for full retail, as long as those fromt forks, pipe & engine spec is same as the one in the picture..........You don't want the rims?

[codgyoleracer]

You don't want the rims?

Nah i thought the rims, ECU, Loom, Rear shock, Fairings, Sponsor support - would be asking too much ?, But am i under-selling myself ? :rolleyes:

[Drew]

Nah i thought the rims, ECU, Loom, Rear shock, Fairings, Sponsor support - would be asking too much ?, But am i under-selling myself ? :rolleyes:

I reckon ya might be, you're paying retail after all.

[Shaun P]

R1 WGP ( 1 of only 20 in Aus ) has now been sold, Akrapovic Carbons being fitted, fender eliminator, cant wait to hear this one start up should be good.

Thats what im about to pick up...well not that exact one but still the WGP. Chose it over the suzuki because of the engine character...:woohoo:

[Shaun P]

I have already ordered the judder springs for the clutch from the '07-'08 model as they are omitted from the '09-'12 for some reason causing the grabby clutch issue.. im sure ill find out a few more issues along the way by the sounds of things.. :wait:

[BigAl]

I have already ordered the judder springs for the clutch from the '07-'08 model as they are omitted from the '09-'12 for some reason causing the grabby clutch issue.. im sure ill find out a few more issues along the way by the sounds of things.. :wait:

We all want to see some pics please you lucky bugger:not:

[Shaun P]

We all want to see some pics please you lucky bugger:not:
Ok here it is...:scooter:

[BigAl]

Bloody nice ride mate, love the red & white scheme:niceone:

[Brett]

I know some people really don't dig the new R1 aesthetically, however I really like it...but preferably in BLACK everything!

[Grantman_]

Looks ok. It didn't fare quite so well in this particular roundup.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqRE7hfw44w

[Shaun P]

Looks ok. It didn't fare quite so well in this particular roundup.

Shootouts are ok for a bit of info but the trouble is they are subjectively just comparing std machines and usually the u.s models are are bit more restricted as well.

The best way to choose one bike over another is too ask yourself what you might use it for and if that is more race track biased look at how the superstock machines are performing in the ama, bsb, asbk and formula xteme series etc, but even then sometimes results are gained on higher levels of manufacturer/distributor support

If its more road biased simply go out and ride some test units and decide for yourself..:second: