Test drove an R1 today....


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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....
 
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
 
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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
 
Detrich said:
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
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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~!
 
Anthony FZ6R said:
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
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Dang, one year newer, ONLY 400 miles more and save basically $600?!! Nice!! Nothing wrong body wise like scratches?

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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.
 
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...
 
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!
 
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
 
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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Anthony FZ6R said:
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:
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do it and dont look back
 
FZwhite said:
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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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

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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1
2010
2010 Yamaha YZF R1
 
bleedinblue said:
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
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WTF man, You a SPY or something? LOL Or wait, My Sales person?!?

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

bleedinblue said:
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
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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
 
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