Test drove an R1 today....

[Anthony]

So I've been thinking about keeping my bike but also buying an R6 so I went down to the dealership today and sat on a couple. The R6 was really cramped but then sat on an R1 and WOOOO, it felt good so I asked for a test drive and they threw me the keys and slapped on a dealer plate and off I went. After a few short miles on both surface streets and the highway I think i'm in LOVE! I asked for a vin# to check with my ins company and going to do some thinking...

So..... that's all I got for this thread lol....

 

[Rabbitman109]

Once you get a liter bike....its all downhill from there

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[Anthony]

I looked at an 09 with 2200 miles on it for 9,999.00 and a 2010 with around the same miles on it or somthing for 9,400.00

 

[Detrich]

i've heard once u go liter u never go back... for that reason- and insurance- i've decided to stay with the R6 until i'm more proficient before thinking about upgrading to an R1...

honestly, i can't even burn off all my chicken strips or drag knees on a 417 lb bike... <lol> at 445 lbs, the (pre-2012) R1 is like 28lbs heavier and much wider. (2012 R1 is 475 lbs wet.) so, i think i need to keep practicing before jumping ahead of myself. x_X

 

[JT]

Dam one more leaving.... NOOOOOOO


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[Anthony]

i've heard once u go liter u never go back... for that reason- and insurance- i've decided to stay with the R6 until i'm more proficient before thinking about upgrading to an R1...

honestly, i can't even burn off all my chicken strips or drag knees on a 417 lb bike... <lol> at 445 lbs, the (pre-2012) R1 is like 28lbs heavier and much wider. (2012 R1 is 475 lbs wet.) so, i think i need to keep practicing before jumping ahead of myself. x_X

I didn't even get the RPM's over 7500 lol.. I was on the highway and only had it in 4th gear for 5 seconds. 3rd gear was fine for highway at 70-80mph. It also has a setting so you can run it without all the power. It has a setting A. & B.

I'm telling you, I'm in LOVE~!

 

[JT]

Sorry I had to... Gradual progression. Congrats if you do pull the trigger


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[MNGreg]

I looked at an 09 with 2200 miles on it for 9,999.00 and a 2010 with 2600 miles on it for 9,400.00

Dang, one year newer, ONLY 400 miles more and save basically $600?!! Nice!! Nothing wrong body wise like scratches?

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[Spunky99]

Triumph dealer tried to get me to trade in my 1999 955i for a new 675 today.
Once you go liter, you never go back.

 

[Anthony]

No, In fact I thought it was odd.. The 09 has the yellow paint and the 2010 has black paint. I guess alot of people like the yellow and pay for it. I only test drove the 09/yellow, but would probably rather have the 10/black. Both all stock. I would keep the fz6r for sure but am seriously considering buying the R1. Getting ready to call my ins company for a quote. I probably should have never test drove it lol...

 

[KeysRider3]

I had the same esperience with the R6. I'm a big guy, and it was just too cramped, but the R1 was the most comfortable sport bike I've ever tried. Still hoping to get one in the future!

 

[Detrich]

i've heard from my friends who own R1's that it's absolutely great for commuting, because of the torque & power. you can get to 65mph in first gear, which is great for street & freeways.

but, they also tell me that the R1's weight makes it less nimble in the canyons and on the track. not that it's less capable- but only that it requires a more rider skill to be able to make the R1 do what an average rider would be able to do on the R6, since it's a lighter bike...

keep us posted. i'm curious how much the insurance is. in California, if u have have your M1 less than 3 years, it's bend over for a 1L super sport... some carriers will not even insure you at all... x_X

 

[Anthony]

Well, got my quote from the insurance company(geico).... All seems doable. The insurance increase isn't much more than the cost to insure the fz6r with the "multiple bike discount". I have 2 bikes now so adding a 3rd one reduces risk or something across the board blah blah blah. I was kind of hoping the insurance would be so outrageous that I couldn't consider it but shit, it's reasonable!

LOL i'm in BIG trouble now as I'm watching youtube vids of R1's, ect lol..


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[CrazyCawi]

Well, got my quote from the insurance company(geico).... All seems doable. The insurance increase isn't much more than the cost to insure the fz6r with the "multiple bike discount". I have 2 bikes now so adding a 3rd one reduces risk or something across the board blah blah blah. I was kind of hoping the insurance would be so outrageous that I couldn't consider it but shit, it's reasonable!

LOL i'm in BIG trouble now as I'm watching youtube vids of R1's, ect lol..


:zombie:

do it and dont look back

 

[Nastybutler]

Do it :thumbup:

 

[Perdurable]

Once you get a liter bike....its all downhill from there

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haha and that's why i won't...this year!!!

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[bleedinblue]

If your talking about the 2 at dreyer, I personally prefer the 09.
Its hard to find factory graphics that look as sick as the black and yellow flame theme it has, and I dont like flames, or yellow very much (just being honest) but they look great on that bike.
The 2010 has to much black, and doesnt catch the eye like a sb should imo

2009
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1
2010
2010 Yamaha YZF R1

 

[Anthony]

If your talking about the 2 at dreyer, I personally prefer the 09.
Its hard to find factory graphics that look as sick as the black and yellow flame theme it has, and I dont like flames, or yellow very much (just being honest) but they look great on that bike.
The 2010 has to much black, and doesnt catch the eye like a sb should imo

2009
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1
2010
2010 Yamaha YZF R1

WTF man, You a SPY or something? LOL Or wait, My Sales person?!?

Yes, Im talking about the 2 at dreyer...

 

[bleedinblue]

No Iv bought 3 new yamahas from jim over the years..
Good guy, I was just out and about.I saw them a few days ago.
Going friday?The Yamaha semi full of test ride bikes will be there, 9 am

 

[Anthony]

If your talking about the 2 at dreyer, I personally prefer the 09.
Its hard to find factory graphics that look as sick as the black and yellow flame theme it has, and I dont like flames, or yellow very much (just being honest) but they look great on that bike.
The 2010 has to much black, and doesnt catch the eye like a sb should imo

2009
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1
2010
2010 Yamaha YZF R1

Ok, we know which one bleedinblue likes..

So between these two which ARE the 2 i'm looking at which one do you guys like..


the 09 for 9,999.00 or the 2010 for 9499.00