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

[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.

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

[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 ?

[Drew]

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

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...

[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..

[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..

We all want to see some pics please you lucky bugger

[Shaun P]

We all want to see some pics please you lucky bugger

Ok here it is...

[BigAl]

Bloody nice ride mate, love the red & white scheme

[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.

[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..