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Sweet R-1
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Sweet R-1

"a man riding a motorcycle"

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Duane Report This Comment
Date: October 29, 2005 03:15PM

90130,I have a chance to get an R-1 2005 just like this one.Just wanted to know your opinion on it,I allready have someone who wants my Sv1000 but I dont want to change if I will regret it.Im going to test ride it tonight.Just thought Id pick you brain because my next choice is a Busa.
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: October 29, 2005 05:48PM

Very Good!
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: October 30, 2005 12:41AM

Best open class sportbike period. I own two of 'em, but selling both for a new 2006 R1 Limited ($18,000!) and a black R1 standard I've got ordered. Minor changes for '06 include a longer wheelbase, 3 more HP, re-valved fork and shock, stiffer frame... nothing drastic. Kawasaki's ZX10R is too hard edged and unrefined, same goes for the Suzuki GSXR1000, a rocket fast bike which I think is kind of crude and too cramped and uncomfortable for anything else but track use.
I have a '05 Repsol CBR1000RR and a black '04 CBR100RR also, and these are easily the most flexible and easy to ride 1000cc bikes, but the Yamaha R1 is just awesome...rev happy, with quick, snappy response, a superb chassis and perfect suspension and brakes. The 20 valve Genesis III engine is the benchmark of refinement and durability. All this, and it's built like a Swiss watch, just damn beautiful to look at and touch. Can't beat it! The Hayabusa is a completely different animal...it's not a "sportbike" by today's standards, more like a "GT" bike. Heavy, long wheelbase, stretched out ergonomics. Better for long cruises, but any 600cc supersport will eat it alive on a tight track, that is, as long as there 'aint any long straightaways where the 'Busa can hit hyperdrive!
Duane Report This Comment
Date: October 30, 2005 05:11PM

Man,I rode it.That thing is a monster.I was behind my bike and when I tried to catch up it kept pulling the front wheel up in first second and third.I love it.Pure power!
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: October 30, 2005 05:21PM

So, are you going to buy it?
Duane Report This Comment
Date: October 30, 2005 06:13PM

I just bought the Sv1000 so I have to do some money switching and refinancing.But,yes I am.I love it,even if I have to save $2000 and use that to refinance I will do it.Whatever this bike is mine!
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: October 30, 2005 09:16PM

Get it, you won't regret it. And don't be tempted to put an aftermarket exhaust on it either...you'll lose bottom end and midrange power, gain almost nothing on top, and it'll just be noisier. The stock pipes make a sweet growl, and don't rattle or vibrate. This is one of the few bikes in the world that only a few gifted riders can use to it's full capability, and probably THE only bike that is so perfect off the showroom floor, doing ANYTHING to it besides tires and suspension setup is a complete waste of money. Enjoy!
Duane Report This Comment
Date: October 31, 2005 12:30AM

The bike is lowered 2" in back.I noticed when we riding he has racing expierence and he was on my bike.We went around a clover leaf and he entered the corner faster than I normaly do,about 70mph,my bike allways feels twitchy in sharp high speed turns but on the R-1 I tailed him thru the turn and it was completely comfortable and I could even accelerate on him.I took it to 140mph but it was windy and I dont own the bike yet so I let up.It definately has alot more power and unlike the ninja 600 I rode it comes on way faster and at lower rpms she lifts the front easily.Im sold,awesome bike.I will own it!
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: October 31, 2005 04:13AM

Did he lower it with different shock links? If the front end has the same ride height, this will have the effect of slowing down the steering somewhat. Ask him about that.
Duane Report This Comment
Date: October 31, 2005 10:02PM

I'll talk to him tommorow but from what I felt it was far more controlable than my SV but he worked for delmarva powersports and had it done in shop when he got the bike.What is the proper method for lowering,he said he had the parts to bring it back to stock but to be honest I have no idea about this suspension.I'd apreciate any help with setup because he's probably 140 and Im 250 so Im sure its not universal.Ill check when I talk to him.Man this bike is unreal,I could not believe the lift on the front wheel with the first 3 gears and I did not give it full throtle by any means.I like how low she goes in turns.I turned onto a road behind him and Im glad I did'nt give it gas in the corner because when I got strait she was up that quick.If you can't tell Im a little extatic about the bike.
Duane Report This Comment
Date: November 01, 2005 01:34AM

Dude check this guy out.Name of video is This guy knows his bike.[www.linienmc.dk]
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: November 01, 2005 06:38AM

Awesome. the videos are a long download for my ancient Dell, but I'll check 'em out. Thanks!
Duane Report This Comment
Date: November 01, 2005 11:39AM

I just wish I had that kind of control of a bike.
Anonymous Report This Comment
Date: November 08, 2005 01:13PM

COOL!!!