Can a Yamaha R1 be bought second hand?
The engine is bullet proof, so this isn’t an issue, however when buying second hand the increased wear means the condition of items such as bearings and suspension seals need to be investigated. The 2007/08 R1 is a bike stacked with character that has an excellent chassis, thrilling motor and degree of rarity about it.
Is the Yamaha R1 GSX still on sale?
The return of the GSX-R1000 put a serious dent in the R1’s sales and despite a slight update in 2006 the R1 failed to top the charts again. Did riders want a sportier R1 rather than the refined bike that was currently on sale?
What kind of drive does a Yamaha R1 have?
The 2007 R1 was chalk and cheese compared to the previous model. Lacking in drive until 8,000rpm, the new R1 suddenly introduced a searing power band into the equation, creating a bike with genuine character but also irritations.
The engine is bullet proof, so this isn’t an issue, however when buying second hand the increased wear means the condition of items such as bearings and suspension seals need to be investigated. The 2007/08 R1 is a bike stacked with character that has an excellent chassis, thrilling motor and degree of rarity about it.
Is the 2004 Yamaha R1 a good bike?
The 2004 Yamaha R1 has lush paintwork, beautiful alloy cycle parts and is very well put together. Apart from the odd clutch niggle (it has a tall first gear) the Yamaha R1 has an excellent reputation for long life and can do seriously high miles, not that many owners care to rack them up.
What was the top seller in the UK in 2004?
The Yamaha R1 was the UK’s top seller in 2004, but in 2005 the Suzuki GSX-R1000 arrived and things have been tougher for the Yamaha R1 since. Good deals can be had so shop around. Special editions? The Kenny Roberts yellow and black painted model Yamaha R1s will possibly be collectable in the future.
What happens if the car key does not match?
The key is read by the computer and if it matches, it will enable all systems to start the car. If the key does not match, the car will only crank but not start.