The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Back with a 'Big Bang'

straight6 · 19th September 2008, 05:41

It looks like Yamaha is going to run out of the '08 bikes before they can get the '09 to the showrooms.

redrage · 19th September 2008, 09:29

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Originally Posted by doomsday

In my opinion, the '09 R1 falls flat on its face when it comes to looks, especially when viewed from head on and front three-quarters. Looks bug-eyed (check pic). eecks, why did Yamaha had to do that and ruin one of the most beautiful bikes of all times.

Yeah I dint like the fairing and from the side the tyre peeps out of the bike , which i thought somehow dosent suit the looks of the R1.BUt Exhaust is awesome!

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Originally Posted by jkdas

30kg is too much. Typo?

No JK, thats why i said the dry v/s wet weight.. Dry v/s Dry would definetly be lesser.

RuffRyder · 20th September 2008, 00:31

woa..was checking the vid and the new ad for the Yam '09...according to me Yamaha have gone more into inner modds rather than outer looks..according to Collin E the specifications on the Yam R1 '09 is the same that he rides every weekend on the Moto GP circuit..dunno how far that is true..

Yamaha is on a Roll

ananthkamath · 20th September 2008, 00:57

He didn't say that anywhere. He said its "like" it. There's a difference. But not one that marketing BS cannot overcome

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topend_hooligan · 20th September 2008, 01:00

I agree about the looks being a bit fruity. But the new engine should be interesting.

Gangsta · 20th September 2008, 01:06

Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 has a revolutionary new engine. Also the exhausts integrated with the all alluminium delta frame. Look Superb. Ofcourse performance is really really good as review footage is been made on race tracks too.

RuffRyder · 20th September 2008, 01:33

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Originally Posted by ananthkamath

He didn't say that anywhere. He said its "like" it. There's a difference. But not one that marketing BS cannot overcome

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pardon my ignorance

ab1xlr8 · 20th September 2008, 02:05

I like the rear end,but the front is really bad,looks like bug eyed.If it looks bad in the pics just imagine how bad it will look on road.The only problem with the 2008 r1 was that it was a little too big.Here is apic of a 2008 r1 ,see which you like

Gangsta · 20th September 2008, 07:54

everybody have their own choice. But looks of R1 is much better than busa or cbr or ducati. An Evil Reptile look.

joe angelo · 20th September 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Gangsta

everybody have their own choice. But looks of R1 is much better than busa or cbr or ducati. An Evil Reptile look.

...the high rate in R1 sales is just because of its awesome looks!! the power figures may be slightly low compared to the other bike manuf., but the looks, no1 can beat it!!

Gangsta · 21st September 2008, 01:49

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Originally Posted by joe angelo

...the high rate in R1 sales is just because of its awesome looks!! the power figures may be slightly low compared to the other bike manuf., but the looks, no1 can beat it!!

Power? man 1000cc bike, performance means a combined package of handling, power delivery etc. Acc. to me Performance of R1 is much higher than HayaBusa on race tracks.

joe angelo · 21st September 2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Gangsta

Power? man 1000cc bike, performance means a combined package of handling, power delivery etc. Acc. to me Performance of R1 is much higher than HayaBusa on race tracks.

how could u compare a litre bike with a hyperbike

!!!??!! i just said that the performance is LITTLE less compared to the other manuf's like suzuki, honda, kawa etc!!!

Gangsta · 21st September 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by joe angelo

how could u compare a litre bike with a hyperbike

!!!??!! i just said that the performance is LITTLE less compared to the other manuf's like suzuki, honda, kawa etc!!!

Because r1 is superior than Busa on Race Tracks

I said overall package not just the power.

performance doesnt mean just the acceleration. Performance includes Handling, Engine Response, etc etc

joe angelo · 21st September 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Gangsta

Because r1 is superior than Busa on Race Tracks

I said overall package not just the power.

performance doesnt mean just the acceleration. Performance includes Handling, Engine Response, etc etc

nobody is a fool bringing a drag king to a race track!!! and i think u are not aware of the 08 busa s features!! we are here talking about the new R1, and i am a die hard fan of yamaha!!!i just was comparing the old R1 to the other litre bikes(CBR,GSXR..) ok, it is quite dissapointing...hope the '09 figures all the problem of their ancestors!!

Gangsta · 22nd September 2008, 20:04

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Originally Posted by joe angelo

nobody is a fool bringing a drag king to a race track!!! and i think u are not aware of the 08 busa s features!! we are here talking about the new R1, and i am a die hard fan of yamaha!!!i just was comparing the old R1 to the other litre bikes(CBR,GSXR..) ok, it is quite dissapointing...hope the '09 figures all the problem of their ancestors!!

Yeah may be, because i read about R1 havnt read much about Busa.

Cheers! cheers:

All i know that i was talking about the overall performance not just the power or just drag accelerations.

19th September 2008, 05:41	#16
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	It looks like Yamaha is going to run out of the '08 bikes before they can get the '09 to the showrooms.
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20th September 2008, 00:31	#18
RuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	woa..was checking the vid and the new ad for the Yam '09...according to me Yamaha have gone more into inner modds rather than outer looks..according to Collin E the specifications on the Yam R1 '09 is the same that he rides every weekend on the Moto GP circuit..dunno how far that is true.. Yamaha is on a Roll
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20th September 2008, 00:57	#19
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	He didn't say that anywhere. He said its "like" it. There's a difference. But not one that marketing BS cannot overcome .
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20th September 2008, 01:00	#20
topend_hooligan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 65 Thanked: 2 Times	I agree about the looks being a bit fruity. But the new engine should be interesting.
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20th September 2008, 01:06	#21
Gangsta BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 624 Thanked: 20 Times	Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 has a revolutionary new engine. Also the exhausts integrated with the all alluminium delta frame. Look Superb. Ofcourse performance is really really good as review footage is been made on race tracks too.
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20th September 2008, 02:05	#23
ab1xlr8 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 93 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I like the rear end,but the front is really bad,looks like bug eyed.If it looks bad in the pics just imagine how bad it will look on road.The only problem with the 2008 r1 was that it was a little too big.Here is apic of a 2008 r1 ,see which you like Attached Thumbnails
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20th September 2008, 07:54	#24
Gangsta BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 624 Thanked: 20 Times	everybody have their own choice. But looks of R1 is much better than busa or cbr or ducati. An Evil Reptile look.
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