MCN Roadtest: 2009 Yamaha R1 first impressions
Motor Cycle Brake Pads May 6th, 2009
MCN Road Tester Michael Neeves is at Eastern Creek, Australia testing the latest incarnation of the Yamaha R1. Here’s his trackside first impressions on the new flagship supersports model.
Neeves is clearly impressed with the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and hails it in his first ride report as one of the best sportsbikes he’s ever ridden, going on to say “I was shaking after my first ride on the new R1, it’s so different, so exciting and so good”.
For a full review of the new Yamaha R1, including a technical explanation of the bike’s radical new engine, pick up this week’s copy of MCN, on sale Wednesday 21 January.
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May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
k egw k6 eiha …
k egw k6 eiha alla molis simera eklisa to r1 2009 to mayro.apisteyto.oso palayos k na moun me to gsxr….
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Exeis dikio kai egw …
Exeis dikio kai egw xronia me gsxr eimai alla fetos dyskola ta pragmata poly texnologia aderfe kai to yamaha kai to honda…..Ksereis pos einai na kylaei sto aima soy to mikrovio GSXR……;-)
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
na to doume dipla …
na to doume dipla sto gsxr 1000 2009 kai meta blepoume an ontos eine kalo
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
The sound is close …
The sound is close to the M1,, its only more softer but it is GREAT !! =D
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Just need to fit it …
Just need to fit it with decent sounding and good looking after market exhausts and it will be a perfect sports bike.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
lol lets see if he …
lol lets see if he keeps his R1 or trades for this one
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
“hahahaahahah THATS …
“hahahaahahah THATS BIAS he owns an 07 R lol” >>> we will see when the 2 bikes go head to head >
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
haha yea. the 08 …
haha yea. the 08 1000RR was the bike to beat and it sounds like this one has blown it out of the water haha! geez.. looking forward to test riding this one
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
haha!!
haha!!
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
blade who needs a …
blade who needs a blade? omg wow!
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
i think your right. …
i think your right.. Probably the mic..
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
You sound like a …
You sound like a dick
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
wtf?? sounds like a …
wtf?? sounds like a 2 cylinder…
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
dude that’s a …
dude that’s a ing awesome bike
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
MCN has stepped up, …
MCN has stepped up, their earlier videos were pretty ty now I look forward to seeing them hahaa
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
HONDA = No passion. …
HONDA = No passion. I know that because I own a Honda. I own a honda because its been bought by my parents for me. Personally, I prefer YAMAHA, which my parents wont allow. They think somehow, any 2 wheeler other than YAMAHA has airbags for safety:-)
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
hahahaahahah THATS …
hahahaahahah THATS BIAS he owns an 07 R lol
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Thats a nice change …
Thats a nice change of scenery for MCN giving up sunny old England for Australia. Also killa bike
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
can’t wait to see …
can’t wait to see all 09 superbike put to the test together…..
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Even Michael Neeves …
Even Michael Neeves said that. Dont laugh on me, coz I ride a Honda too. But, I never feel the aggression like the Yamaha. Am just glade that the R1 still rules.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Ok, Thanks for …
Ok, Thanks for letting me know. ***king journalists they always bend and stretch everything.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
It’s not a big bang …
It’s not a big bang. It has a cross plane, 90-degree crank and an irregular firing order. Lots of mags have said it’s a big bang, but they got the wrong end of the stick. The idea behind it is the same (to give the rear tyre more grip), but this engine is much smoother than a big bang.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Actually it is a …
Actually it is a big bang engine ive read it in 3 different mags now. Thats why in the video it sounds like a twin. All a big bang engine is, its the firing order 2 pistons spark at the same time (hence big bang) and thats what gives it the growling noise as to a screaming noise.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Question!! You dont …
Question!! You dont really read all of your comments do you? Thats like many hour job for each video!
May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
i couldn’t agree …
i couldn’t agree more