2009 Yamaha YZF-R1

**Lula** · 21st May 2009, 13:35

I first got to see the reworked 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 last year when it was revealed by Valentino Rossi when attending a Yamaha dinner while I was at Phillip Island for the Moto GP (and yes I got to meet Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland. See my column in the Nov 08 issue of Motorcycle Trader).

The bike looked hot then and now that I’ve ridden it, it's just got even hotter.
I'm not going to give away too much because I want you to read the comparison I’m writing of the YZF-R1 up against the CBR1000RR which will be published in the July issue of Motorcycle Trader.

But I am going to tell you that it definitely rides like it’s on rails, it’s got so much forward impulsion it made me scream many times with joy!

One of the cool things about this bike is its chip controlled throttle which has a standard setting, B option making it a slightly calmer creature and A for race mode. It’s 180hp, 206kg dripping wet and will make a cool $23,000 dent in your wallet. These are definately magnificent times to be a fan of motorcycles

**CookMySock** · 21st May 2009, 13:57

Thats very cool how you raise your eyebrow toward the inside of the corner like that. Mmmm, nice.

Steve

**Sparky Bills** · 21st May 2009, 14:04

PFFFT!! Buy a Honda....

Dear I say it... I actually really like the R1's. After owning a 99 model I have always had a soft spot for them

**Del Fuego** · 21st May 2009, 15:17

True story!

The new R1 is BADASS! sorry to jack the thread... and if this is naughty someone can moderate it. However if you don't want to wait till July for a review (ah magazines... the wave of the past) Click the link

http://www.themotorcyclereview.com/c...maha-r1-review

**MentalFacility** · 21st May 2009, 23:57

Calm down, where is your professional journalist tact? Did yamaha offer you more money if you jump the R1 wagon?=)

Its a bit ironic that most riders are men, and listening to a chick tell them which bike is better, is like asking your wife's mum for what BBQ to pick. A bit out of this world..

Just kidding, yall women are too easy to excite with all these buzzy things anyway.=)

**Shaun P** · 22nd May 2009, 00:35

Originally Posted by Lula

I first got to see the reworked 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 last year when it was revealed by Valentino Rossi when attending a Yamaha dinner while I was at Phillip Island for the Moto GP (and yes I got to meet Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland. See my column in the Nov 08 issue of Motorcycle Trader).

The bike looked hot then and now that I’ve ridden it, it's just got even hotter.
I'm not going to give away too much because I want you to read the comparison I’m writing of the YZF-R1 up against the CBR1000RR which will be published in the July issue of Motorcycle Trader.

But I am going to tell you that it definitely rides like it’s on rails, it’s got so much forward impulsion it made me scream many times with joy!

One of the cool things about this bike is its chip controlled throttle which has a standard setting, B option making it a slightly calmer creature and A for race mode. It’s 180hp, 206kg dripping wet and will make a cool $23,000 dent in your wallet. These are definately magnificent times to be a fan of motorcycles

Try here for some more impulsion info? http://www.impulsiononline.com/

The last model had chip controlled throttle too but without the retard modes

**Lula** · 22nd May 2009, 09:16

Originally Posted by MentalFacility

Its a bit ironic that most riders are men, and listening to a chick tell them which bike is better, is like asking your wife's mum for what BBQ to pick. A bit out of this world..

Bwwwwwaaaaahhhh! Times are a changing, but don't be afraid we (chicks) will always stand there politely smiling while listening to mans advice on how to ride

**Scouse** · 22nd May 2009, 09:27

I just read the latest MC trader enjoyed the feature on the Ducati street fighter this may be my next bike I'll have to see if Mr DMTD can give me a friendly price. By the way you are looking hot hot hot in those pictures in the mag Lu.

**JayRacer37** · 22nd May 2009, 09:36

Originally Posted by Lula

I first got to see the reworked 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 last year when it was revealed by Valentino Rossi when attending a Yamaha dinner while I was at Phillip Island for the Moto GP (and yes I got to meet Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland. See my column in the Nov 08 issue of Motorcycle Trader).

The bike looked hot then and now that I’ve ridden it, it's just got even hotter.
I'm not going to give away too much because I want you to read the comparison I’m writing of the YZF-R1 up against the CBR1000RR which will be published in the July issue of Motorcycle Trader.

But I am going to tell you that it definitely rides like it’s on rails, it’s got so much forward impulsion it made me scream many times with joy!

One of the cool things about this bike is its chip controlled throttle which has a standard setting, B option making it a slightly calmer creature and A for race mode. It’s 180hp, 206kg dripping wet and will make a cool $23,000 dent in your wallet. These are definately magnificent times to be a fan of motorcycles

You magazine people make me sick. I have to go blagging at shops to ride new bikes and I bet they just give them to you!!!

That is a beautiful bike...and I'm thinking of selling the Missus car while she isn't looking to afford the deposit on one...

**R6_kid:Me** · 22nd May 2009, 11:16

Originally Posted by JayRacer37

You magazine people make me sick. I have to go blagging at shops to ride new bikes and I bet they just give them to you!!!

Heh, might help if people didn't know how 'well' you ride bikes. I heard you chose the 2007 ZX6R because it was the only 600 which would wheelie all the way through into 6th gear!

**JayRacer37** · 22nd May 2009, 11:20

Originally Posted by R6_kid

Heh, might help if people didn't know how 'well' you ride bikes. I heard you chose the 2007 ZX6R because it was the only 600 which would wheelie all the way through into 6th gear!

Hmm...Actually. You may have a point there. Tell ya what, since people saw the hillclimb video, I've had to use a fake Mo' to get demo bikes...

**NZsarge** · 22nd May 2009, 12:48

Originally Posted by Lula

Bwwwwwaaaaahhhh! Times are a changing, but don't be afraid we (chicks) will always stand there politely smiling while listening to mans advice on how to ride

Good to know.

Originally Posted by Lula

The bike looked hot then and now that I’ve ridden it, it's just got even hotter.
I'm not going to give away too much because I want you to read the comparison I’m writing of the YZF-R1 up against the CBR1000RR which will be published in the July issue of Motorcycle Trader.

Cool, will look out for it..
Cheers for the link btw.

**eelracing** · 22nd May 2009, 13:10

Originally Posted by Lula

One of the cool things about this bike is its chip controlled throttle which has a standard setting, B option making it a slightly calmer creature and A for race mode. It’s 180hp, 206kg dripping wet and will make a cool $23,000 dent in your wallet. These are definately magnificent times to be a fan of motorcycles

No thanks...aint buying it.(Marketing gimmicks that is)

When manufacturers started putting this shite on 1000cc bikes i know it will only be a matter of time before we will be sold two wheeled electric powered vacuum cleaner for our own good.

It makes less power than the last model FFS.

Please stop buying into and printing this crap.

**NZsarge** · 22nd May 2009, 13:44

Originally Posted by eelracing

It makes less power than the last model FFS.

Please stop buying into and printing this crap.

When are you going to realize that peak horsepower is'nt the be all and end all in performance and particularly on the road which is where the vast majority of these bike get ridden.