What kind of bike is a Yamaha R1?
The Yamaha R1 is a track bike to demolish rivals and wring the rider’s adrenal glands dry. The original 98-99 model was the liveliest and hardest to tame. Later Yamaha R1s were easier to pilot but don’t think that means they’re soft in any way.
When did the Yamaha R1 litre bike stop selling?
Despite commanding a hefty premium over the Japanese competition, the R1 won the litre bike sales war in 2004 – unfortunately 2005 was a different story. 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.
Who was the first person to drive a Yamaha R1?
A new piece of technology had arrived and as first Valentino Rossi and then Ben Spies dominated on track using a cross-plane engine, the R1 started to develop a following. Then the financial crisis hit and Europe grew in stature with BMW, Ducati and Aprilia all upping their game as the mighty Japanese manufacturers struggled.
Why is gear selection important on a Yamaha R1?
Gear selection is very important on the Yamaha R1, more than most open class bikes. It just doesn’t have the torque to power through a wrong gear choice. Keep it above 8,000 RPM and the power is plentiful. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Is the Yamaha R1 good for everyday riding?
With race-like suspension front and rear, the standard set-up of this latest Yamaha R1 is just about right for dealing with everyday riding on UK roads. Turn the pace up (road or track) and there’s enough adjustment to suit every situation and riding style.
When did the Yamaha R1 sports bike come out?
Yamaha launched the original R1 in 1998 to go up against the fastest sportsbikes of the day, the Honda Fireblade and Ducati 916. In 2000 it recieved detail changes including sharper styling and a 2kg weight reduction.
A new piece of technology had arrived and as first Valentino Rossi and then Ben Spies dominated on track using a cross-plane engine, the R1 started to develop a following. Then the financial crisis hit and Europe grew in stature with BMW, Ducati and Aprilia all upping their game as the mighty Japanese manufacturers struggled.
What was the price of a Yamaha R1 in 2007?
For 2007 the R1’s price was around £8999, which (typically) was around £200 more than the competition. Value for money? Yamaha think so, as do previous Yamaha R1 customers.