I rode my R1 until I was 55 years old then sold it because my skill level wasn't as good as it was in my 20s. Nothing like the brute force power of an R1 banging thru the gears. I sure miss her and I've been getting the itch at 61 years of age to go out and buy another one even if I only park it in the living room and look at it while drinking beer on a recliner.
600 handles better and lighter around the tracks against a Liter bike.600 is more than enough for anything except drag, where the R1 will kill it. Bigger engine always wins in a straight line. I heard of people saying that there modified R6 is faster than the a stock R1, don't listen to that crap...big motor...big power.
600s handle easier but never faster lap times than a 1000... In fact, these vids on yt you see 600s passing litre bikes in the track is because the 1000cc rider is shitty, if a 1000 was ridden 100% and a 600 was ridden 100%, 1000s will always set faster lap times because they eat the straights. There is a big difference in the straight line between 1000s and 600s, but a small gap between 600s and 1000s around turns.
Sheridan Marais raced the 600cc Kawasaki and the 1000cc Kawasaki in the same year in the South African Championships a couple years back. He won both Championships that year. At Zwartkops race track outside Pretoria, which is a very tight track and well suited to the 600cc bikes, he was still faster on the 1000cc bike. Sheridan came 3rd in last years World SuperSport Championship on the Yamaha R6, so he's a very capable rider. So a racer with his skill, on both the 600cc and 1000cc bikes on the same "tight" track (not one with long straights to favor the bigger 1000cc bike) proved without a doubt that the 1000cc will be faster than a 600cc - period! However, take a good rider on the 600cc vs an average guy on a 1000cc and the results will be different with the 600cc winning. I've ridden both and find the 1000cc bike the better bike for me. Although currently I'm riding an 08' Kawasaki Z750 but I deeply regret selling my '05 Honda CBR1000RR which I bought new and sold after 40,000km ... having done track days on 5 different race tracks in South Africa, the Blade was epic!
For my size, I would take the R1. Definitely more power than I need and will ever use, but the size works for me. Plus, add on the Toce exhaust system and you have one very awesome looking AND sounding bike!!
@@glock1inthetop45no son del mismo tamaño la r1 del 2012 al 2014 es de 830mm de altura la r6 es de 850mm sin contar que la r6 es más gorda y se dificulta más la llegada al piso para bajas estaturas
I upgraded from a 2000 Honda CBR F4 (which I loved) to a 2003 Yamaha R1 recently and I freaking love it, I have no issue with the weight it feels just a little heavier than my CBR and the power is AMAZING....great great bike.
The R6 has such a beautiful engine sound when opening it up with a full headers & carbon fiber canister exhaust. I'd go as far has to say it is the best sounding sportbike period. 600s are like the two strokes of the sportbike arena, you just can't live without that sound.
I was going to go with the R6 but the reason I chose the R1 was the low end torque and not having to wind it up for the power like with the R6. Both are excellent bikes, though.
7:07 the exact same thing I said when getting my R6, the R1 intimidates me for some reason, I have respect for the power any sportbike has. It's what keeps me alive I guess
the r6 n r1 are both amazing machines. I own a 05 rossi r6 and the thing dominates on mountain roads but with predictable power. The r1 is faster in a straight line for sure but my r6 on curves is puts a smile on my dial without the scary risk of crashing out one a bigger bike.I'm an older rider that likes to ride fast but safely. You young guys can have the short lived glory of bigger bikes n best lap times.
I got 1 question to anyone who owns the yamaha r6 2014 version the seat high doesnt look that high tbh but I know it is 2ft 9 inches = 85 cm I am just 5 ft 7 inches = 1,70 cm tall am I too short for the r6? will this bike give me trouble to stand with both feet on the ground or can I handle it with 1 foot easily?
i have the r6. im 5'5. my feet just barely touch the floor flat when i sit on it. sister is 5'7, friend 5'11 they both stand and reach the floor perfectly on it. the weight of the bike is something else though. as my first sport i was really taken by surprise..
I have 2020 R6 & have just received 2022 R1 60th Anniversary Moto GP edition...Incredible machines! The R1 blew my mind!! All the best from the USA!🤩🇺🇸👍
I started on the r6 a few years back when I was 16 and never had a problem. Never even got a speeding ticket yet! I agree that you should start on a bike you're more comfortable with, but I'm 6'4 and wanted to still get some power wheelies in :D
was hoping to pick up a used 2007 this weekend. Ive owned all the versions, except the new from 2009, and trust me they are all crazy fast. 2nd gear power wheelies are the norm! If you've never owned or ridden one - do it in this life time!
The main reason why I prefer the 1000 (despite being only 5 foot 7 & weighing around 140 lbs) is coz not having the capability to really push them is a buzz for me. I am still learning a couple of years after jumping up. I respect this thing & that makes me a safer rider. The litre still handles more or less as well it's just the torque that's scary (but fun at the same time). It takes a bit of getting used to but you'll soon find yourself never looking back. 600's are perfect track bikes imo
I'm a long time street superbiker & I rode a ninja 600 back in 1988. Anyway over the years I have had many bikes. And even though I am 6'1 I love the 600's for the handling & control, I can slide my R6 all over, and just feel so confident, I like going through the gears all the time to, makes it fun to ride.
The 600 class handles noticeably better but that's obvious. The difference with the litre is that the power kicks in way lower down. It's a completely different way of riding compared to the 600. Takes allot more getting used to. I prefer the litre. The extra torque makes it more bearable when riding through towns/cities and it's challenging to ride fast.
Dulf Nordensvärd 600s: 0-200 in 9s, and 0-280 km/h in over 30 seconds. 1000s: 0-200 under 7s, and 0-300 km/h in under 18 seconds. 1000 >>>>>>>>>>>> 600
I'm glad someone has the responsibility to run fast on a track, instead of the open road.. having that great power, takes maturity.. and tracks are awesome places to run..
PS: Just be aware that once you test ride a 1000 cc bike, you will look at your 600 in a different way mate. That 600 will loose some of it's awe. This sounds like a crazy thing to say but they almost feel like 125's to me now. They feel revvy. My mate let me have a go on his R6 the other day and it felt crap (which they are not ofc).
Dude, i just did the same! I had Cbr 600 and GSXR 600, power Was Great and all, sold them. Try’d a R1, Holy it Was sick, Maybe 2 sick to buy, cause i had 2 years break from Racing bikes. So i got me a R6 yesterday , and i feel like its not The same. Did i buy The wrong bike, should i Get The R1 and just Get used to The power? Or drive R6 to The limits. But 1 day later i had to retur it, Was something wrong with The papers. Is this a sign? «Everything happends for a reason?» Now Im thinking about R1 :-O
07 R6 is my first bike, just had good self control and respected the bike and its power and knew knew the basics and had good throttle control. You can start on whatever you want, idiots starting on Supersports give it a bad rep. 600cc are not as scary as everyone claim it out to be. Be smart, ride safe bros
I have a 2012 R6 and I love it! People say its shitty for road riding but I say it's fine. I have multiple friends with all sizes of the big 4 manufacturers and a few that ride Ducatis. We all agree that they are all superb works of art but all also have drawbacks. It comes down to preference. I'm 5'7" and weigh 150 so a R6 is perfect but my friend is 6'0" and weighs 230 and his CBR 929 is perfect for him. It's all what ya like. All are great bikes though and I'm just happy to have one!
I said the same thing until I rode and then brought a 1000 :) My advice is to never ride a litre because if you do...you'll want one. It's not about the top end speed as a 600 will quite easily do 160 mph. It's about the torque. Everything is smoother on the litre and the engine wears better as you're not having to thrash the throttle in order to get to the power. My engine fan hasn't come on once. This makes buying 2nd hand allot less risky as the chances of it being thrashed are next to none.
Great video. I think I’d much prefer a 600 or 750 on the track. Messing around with almost 200 horses is a little intimidating. But the sounds of the crossplane R1 (sigh)...
I have an 04 R1 and it's still way too fast for the street sometimes, it wheelies out of every turn if you get on it, and just about every rolling hill will loft the front wheel wil
LOL good choice. Dirt bikes are a shit load of fun too. I honestly think I have more fun on my dirt bike than street bike because there are no rules. Plus getting air borne is always a plus.
that R1 is gorgeous. red and white,nice colours. Im buying myself an R1 when im older. they are great bikes. I do like the R6's but ive got a thing for the R1.:)
I absolutely agree! I am talking straight line roll on accelleration, like on the freeway. As soon as you get into the corners it's just as much tallent as it is the bike. At our local track there is a guy riding a 1993 CBR900rr Fireblade (stock and street legal, not a track only bike) that is faster than most of the track only bikes just because of tallent! He has riden that same bike for a couple years just to prove wrong all those guys who say that their bikes are holding them back.
Do you have the stock pipe on it? Or do you have an aftermarket? I love the sound of the new R1s, kinda reminds me of the AprillaRSV4 and the MotoGP M1. Does it ride like a Twin in city streets? Like power at low&mid range? People like Twins cause they have power at low RPMs, is the 09-13 R1 similar to that?
A few upgrades, PC3 (looking to upgrade to a 5 before dyno tune), Full Graves titanium with ex-up delete. It's advertised 180 bhp but I'm at 4500' elevation so it won't be quite that high. My buddy's GSXR is stock except for a shorty two brothers slip on. I think it kills his low end and that's why he lacks on the street roll on. Don't worry though, he passes me up on the street because he gets way crazy and cuts up the bike lane and such. LOL
i'm still pretty happy with my 600. i'm hoping to test ride the r1 this summer and a couple of other litre bike . but i don't think my feeling for the 600 will change . but i understand you somewhere .
I'm on my 4th bike now and I just picked up a 2012 anniversary R6. I don't even think I'll get an R1 for my 5th one since I really don't race. It's just way more motorcycle than I can put it through safely and legally on the road.
Damn one of those with a toce exhaust and it sounds bonkers... would love to get one from this model generation as my first liter bike in the far future... cause hell ill rather want to learn how to properly ride on a small bike then move to a 600 like a zx6 or r6 then get this...
The only thing I don't like about the '09 -'14 R1 are the headlights. They remind me of the Brain Bug in Starship Troopers. Well that and that generation of the R1 was kind of a bus. The soup to nuts revamping of the R1 that took place in 2015 was really needed; get it back to its track roots.
A lot of people say that the R6 looks sleeker and sexier than the R1, but I personally like the looks of the R1 more. The front lights look more pronounced, and the body just looks more "muscular" to me. If I were to get one though, I'd probably get the R6. It's a lot cheaper, and I would probably have just as much fun with it.
if you're riding in a straight line i think any of these bikes will be ok. but if you guys actually plan on tracking, the r6 is a beast. a few mods can keep up with any of the liter bikes on the big track
have you had anything done to your R1 m8? as ive put a power commander 5 k&n filter and de-cat pipe and its kicking out 173BHP (162bhp standard) at back wheel and the 03 R1 if my memory serves has about 145bhp standard? would of thought the gixer would of beaten it unless it was a standard gixer and yours has had some work done lol
2019, these bikes are still sexy AF!
CycleBeats damn right!
@mister clean yep 2012 r6 moto edition myself just bought
1999-2002 R6 is still sexy
When you took that helmet off I was expecting someone half your age!
Wise Fool like a girl without makeuo
sagar giri You're Nepalese right? I am too! Well by blood anyway haha
Wise Fool brother was not expected that lol, jay nepal
sagar giri Do you live in Nepal?
That's experience my brother.
I rode my R1 until I was 55 years old then sold it because my skill level wasn't as good as it was in my 20s. Nothing like the brute force power of an R1 banging thru the gears. I sure miss her and I've been getting the itch at 61 years of age to go out and buy another one even if I only park it in the living room and look at it while drinking beer on a recliner.
start exercising :)
Did you get it?
Awesome man
who the hell has dirt at the entrance of a bike track?
@@Dranreb865 This is South-Africa not Europe....
@@devalkify you get the N pass
@@maximilian1512 thanks nigga
That explains the kph instead of mph...... bye.
People who want to see riders slide their bike(s) into a wall... Better get MACO...
Everyone here is family let’s goooooo!!!! The Yamaha sportbike squad!!! R6 R1?? Both baby!! Yamaha vs everyone !!
600 handles better and lighter around the tracks against a Liter bike.600 is more than enough for anything except drag, where the R1 will kill it. Bigger engine always wins in a straight line. I heard of people saying that there modified R6 is faster than the a stock R1, don't listen to that crap...big motor...big power.
600s handle easier but never faster lap times than a 1000...
In fact, these vids on yt you see 600s passing litre bikes in the track is because the 1000cc rider is shitty, if a 1000 was ridden 100% and a 600 was ridden 100%, 1000s will always set faster lap times because they eat the straights.
There is a big difference in the straight line between 1000s and 600s, but a small gap between 600s and 1000s around turns.
Sheridan Marais raced the 600cc Kawasaki and the 1000cc Kawasaki in the same year in the South African Championships a couple years back. He won both Championships that year. At Zwartkops race track outside Pretoria, which is a very tight track and well suited to the 600cc bikes, he was still faster on the 1000cc bike. Sheridan came 3rd in last years World SuperSport Championship on the Yamaha R6, so he's a very capable rider.
So a racer with his skill, on both the 600cc and 1000cc bikes on the same "tight" track (not one with long straights to favor the bigger 1000cc bike) proved without a doubt that the 1000cc will be faster than a 600cc - period! However, take a good rider on the 600cc vs an average guy on a 1000cc and the results will be different with the 600cc winning.
I've ridden both and find the 1000cc bike the better bike for me. Although currently I'm riding an 08' Kawasaki Z750 but I deeply regret selling my '05 Honda CBR1000RR which I bought new and sold after 40,000km ... having done track days on 5 different race tracks in South Africa, the Blade was epic!
What were the lap time differences between the R6 and the R1???
@mister clean did ask for probabilities, facts son, facts.
For my size, I would take the R1. Definitely more power than I need and will ever use, but the size works for me. Plus, add on the Toce exhaust system and you have one very awesome looking AND sounding bike!!
ок бери р1 за 9000 евро
did you ever get an r1?
They the same size tho physically the r1 is heavier
they feel the same size tbh
@@glock1inthetop45no son del mismo tamaño la r1 del 2012 al 2014 es de 830mm de altura la r6 es de 850mm sin contar que la r6 es más gorda y se dificulta más la llegada al piso para bajas estaturas
I upgraded from a 2000 Honda CBR F4 (which I loved) to a 2003 Yamaha R1 recently and I freaking love it, I have no issue with the weight it feels just a little heavier than my CBR and the power is AMAZING....great great bike.
one of the best videos on r6 and r1 out there! THANKS!!!
The R6 has such a beautiful engine sound when opening it up with a full headers & carbon fiber canister exhaust. I'd go as far has to say it is the best sounding sportbike period. 600s are like the two strokes of the sportbike arena, you just can't live without that sound.
Absolutely I’ve just bought a 2004 r6 yoshimura sings up to 16,000rpm
Excellent video, excellent test, excellent comparison, Thank you.
Thank you that was up and close great information about both bikes the R1 and R6
Please check my channel for more videos of 2012 R1. All videos are in HD
I was going to go with the R6 but the reason I chose the R1 was the low end torque and not having to wind it up for the power like with the R6. Both are excellent bikes, though.
7:07 the exact same thing I said when getting my R6, the R1 intimidates me for some reason, I have respect for the power any sportbike has. It's what keeps me alive I guess
the r6 n r1 are both amazing machines. I own a 05 rossi r6 and the thing dominates on mountain roads but with predictable power. The r1 is faster in a straight line for sure but my r6 on curves is puts a smile on my dial without the scary risk of crashing out one a bigger bike.I'm an older rider that likes to ride fast but safely. You young guys can have the short lived glory of bigger bikes n best lap times.
R6 with full exhaust system and power commander and im happy
I got 1 question to anyone who owns the yamaha r6 2014 version
the seat high doesnt look that high tbh but I know it is 2ft 9 inches = 85 cm
I am just 5 ft 7 inches = 1,70 cm tall
am I too short for the r6?
will this bike give me trouble to stand with both feet on the ground or can I handle it with 1 foot easily?
go to a bikershop and try it out
if you still want the bike if your too short, invest in lowering the suspension
im 1.65 cm tall and i ride sometimes with the R1 of my dad, its no problem with one foot or on youre toos ;)
i have the r6. im 5'5. my feet just barely touch the floor flat when i sit on it. sister is 5'7, friend 5'11 they both stand and reach the floor perfectly on it. the weight of the bike is something else though. as my first sport i was really taken by surprise..
Why is everyone a Midget on here?
Cara muito top essas R1.. essas levantada aí foi show 👏👏👏
Like Top Gear, but for bikes
Hi
No brainer, both more fun than the wife!
My neighbour may disagree!
your neighbour has had ur wife then
@@seanmoore4653 OP doesn't care because he's sure even if it did happen the neighbor wasn't happy with that either..
LOL
Who said old guys can't ride a Sport Bike?
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@@skarlatospanagiotis5000 You'd be wrong then.
Stefan King im 58 and i have 1100s monster
I’m 59 Got a 2017 BMW 1000 RR & 2017 Honda 1000 SP2 . Kiss my Ass Suckers.
@@johntiedeman5264 I m 789 and I have nothing
I have 2020 R6 & have just received 2022 R1 60th Anniversary Moto GP edition...Incredible machines! The R1 blew my mind!! All the best from the USA!🤩🇺🇸👍
I started on the r6 a few years back when I was 16 and never had a problem. Never even got a speeding ticket yet! I agree that you should start on a bike you're more comfortable with, but I'm 6'4 and wanted to still get some power wheelies in :D
was hoping to pick up a used 2007 this weekend. Ive owned all the versions, except the new from 2009, and trust me they are all crazy fast. 2nd gear power wheelies are the norm! If you've never owned or ridden one - do it in this life time!
This is the most awesome bike I ever had, love the big bang. And btw, Red Star in SA rocks too, wish i could fly down there every year
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Exactly, when the 09 came out I really didn't like it, but now I absolutely love the way they look from 09 onwards.
Love Yamaha!❤ After many years, are still amazing!😍
The main reason why I prefer the 1000 (despite being only 5 foot 7 & weighing around 140 lbs) is coz not having the capability to really push them is a buzz for me. I am still learning a couple of years after jumping up. I respect this thing & that makes me a safer rider. The litre still handles more or less as well it's just the torque that's scary (but fun at the same time). It takes a bit of getting used to but you'll soon find yourself never looking back. 600's are perfect track bikes imo
I'm a long time street superbiker & I rode a ninja 600 back in 1988. Anyway over the years I have had many bikes. And even though I am 6'1 I love the 600's for the handling & control, I can slide my R6 all over, and just feel so confident, I like going through the gears all the time to, makes it fun to ride.
Who dislikes the bug eyes look of the R1? R6 all the way both looks and feel.
+nVr new R1 looks so much better
+nVr I love the bug eyes look of the R1, also love the looks of Ninja Zx-6r 2007-2008 bug eyes look :D
love the bug eyed look
i love the cyclops face on gixxers
i love the r1
Pick my red&white r1 up today ! Can not wait. had cbr 600 for 2yrs
The 600 class handles noticeably better but that's obvious. The difference with the litre is that the power kicks in way lower down. It's a completely different way of riding compared to the 600. Takes allot more getting used to.
I prefer the litre. The extra torque makes it more bearable when riding through towns/cities and it's challenging to ride fast.
Almost any decent bike does 0-100 in about 3-4 seconds, what matters after is the extra HP / Weight mostly.
Dulf Nordensvärd you can accelerate from 0-100 kph under 3 seconds if you have the technic,you just don't have the technic
Dulf Nordensvärd
600s: 0-200 in 9s, and 0-280 km/h in over 30 seconds.
1000s: 0-200 under 7s, and 0-300 km/h in under 18 seconds.
1000 >>>>>>>>>>>> 600
sometimes it really doesn't matter what bike you're using as long as you can handle it...but don't rush you're self on a big bike
unless your a pro racer, it really doesnt matter which bike you choose.... there all fast and all handle great, just get what you like
I'm glad someone has the responsibility to run fast on a track, instead of the open road.. having that great power, takes maturity.. and tracks are awesome places to run..
PS: Just be aware that once you test ride a 1000 cc bike, you will look at your 600 in a different way mate. That 600 will loose some of it's awe. This sounds like a crazy thing to say but they almost feel like 125's to me now. They feel revvy. My mate let me have a go on his R6 the other day and it felt crap (which they are not ofc).
Dude, i just did the same!
I had Cbr 600 and GSXR 600, power Was Great and all, sold them. Try’d a R1, Holy it Was sick, Maybe 2 sick to buy, cause i had 2 years break from Racing bikes. So i got me a R6 yesterday , and i feel like its not The same. Did i buy The wrong bike, should i Get The R1 and just Get used to The power? Or drive R6 to The limits.
But 1 day later i had to retur it, Was something wrong with The papers. Is this a sign?
«Everything happends for a reason?»
Now Im thinking about R1 :-O
1:26 when you try to imitate alien voice on table fan
須田みずほ yes
i've had both the R6 and now a new R1. both are great bikes, but the R1 is more fun I think. The power is amazing. :)
07 R6 is my first bike, just had good self control and respected the bike and its power and knew knew the basics and had good throttle control. You can start on whatever you want, idiots starting on Supersports give it a bad rep. 600cc are not as scary as everyone claim it out to be. Be smart, ride safe bros
Yes, it does, it gets pretty warm there.
Great review, i'd take that R6 anyday
Love the aggressive angle on the swing arm of the R6.
so glad i bought one! have akrapovic pipes on and it makes it look so much better and sounds wicked. build number 662
R1 looks good with those after market exhausts!
TCS? Isn't that on all bikes? Located in your right hand?
I have a 2012 R6 and I love it! People say its shitty for road riding but I say it's fine. I have multiple friends with all sizes of the big 4 manufacturers and a few that ride Ducatis. We all agree that they are all superb works of art but all also have drawbacks. It comes down to preference. I'm 5'7" and weigh 150 so a R6 is perfect but my friend is 6'0" and weighs 230 and his CBR 929 is perfect for him. It's all what ya like. All are great bikes though and I'm just happy to have one!
I think I will always choose the R1 :)
R1 for the win!
the exhaust at the back on not the side is bloody awesome
That deep grumble is mind numbing. Sounds like a pissed off demon. That cross plane
Both great bikes. R6 has better handling and feels smoother. R1 has more power and is faster.
takerfan4ever thank you, Captain Obvious
touristguy87 don't mention it!
Well done watching the video then repeating what he said
+Will Morris But why male models?
Awesome! We have one of each and love our bikes equally.
please do more of these!
R1 is the dream. Cosmetically I'd be liking the old light setup more so.
proud to be an Owner of both YAMAHA bikes
I LOVE MY R1 and FZ8 For street all-around use :)
I said the same thing until I rode and then brought a 1000 :)
My advice is to never ride a litre because if you do...you'll want one. It's not about the top end speed as a 600 will quite easily do 160 mph. It's about the torque. Everything is smoother on the litre and the engine wears better as you're not having to thrash the throttle in order to get to the power. My engine fan hasn't come on once. This makes buying 2nd hand allot less risky as the chances of it being thrashed are next to none.
I still think the 2004 R1 is the best looking R1, hands down.
I love R6. If you have a budget to spend and looking for an exciting ride, R6 is the way to go. And 600cc is as good as it gets in city traffic.
yup. Everytime I get on my R6, I ask myself if I'm living real life. ;P
2:30 "...if you want the whole mouth full" LOLOLOL
we can all agree the aggressive look on the r1 is so 😍
2012 model looks like an alien, still a beautiful machine
I just bought this buy after getting rid of my cbr. This 2012 model is nasty. Im 6'3 and it fits great
the sound alone makes the r1 the winner, let alone all the extra tech, more power, and less cramped feel
Great video. I think I’d much prefer a 600 or 750 on the track. Messing around with almost 200 horses is a little intimidating.
But the sounds of the crossplane R1 (sigh)...
I saw the r1 at a set of lights on my bike with my friend, soooo nice sounded so awesome
Both are awesome. But the yamaha r6 looks more comfortable and sexy.
Albert Zek the r6 is the most uncomfortable bike in the world between some older ducatis
Yes, traction control limits the ability to wheelie, but as they mentioned in the video, you can turn the traction control completely off.
I have an 04 R1 and it's still way too fast for the street sometimes, it wheelies out of every turn if you get on it, and just about every rolling hill will loft the front wheel wil
I'm getting the dirtbike... thanks for saving my life
R1 looks so mean
this model is looks like a real beast that is why only this model of r1 is my dream
LOL good choice. Dirt bikes are a shit load of fun too. I honestly think I have more fun on my dirt bike than street bike because there are no rules. Plus getting air borne is always a plus.
I like the look of R1, but it's too damn expensive :( also R6 as well!
wish i have 600, but its too pricy compare to 1000, because everyoje wants 600 so they can jack up the price. im talking about all used bikes.
agreed i get a used R1 for the same price as the r6 of same age
It's a joke in England you pay the same for a used 125 as a 300/600
that R1 is gorgeous. red and white,nice colours. Im buying myself an R1 when im older. they are great bikes. I do like the R6's but ive got a thing for the R1.:)
all the best for your new ride bro
I absolutely agree! I am talking straight line roll on accelleration, like on the freeway. As soon as you get into the corners it's just as much tallent as it is the bike. At our local track there is a guy riding a 1993 CBR900rr Fireblade (stock and street legal, not a track only bike) that is faster than most of the track only bikes just because of tallent! He has riden that same bike for a couple years just to prove wrong all those guys who say that their bikes are holding them back.
Do you have the stock pipe on it? Or do you have an aftermarket? I love the sound of the new R1s, kinda reminds me of the AprillaRSV4 and the MotoGP M1. Does it ride like a Twin in city streets? Like power at low&mid range?
People like Twins cause they have power at low RPMs, is the 09-13 R1 similar to that?
love the sound of this bike sounds like my hemi V8
A few upgrades, PC3 (looking to upgrade to a 5 before dyno tune), Full Graves titanium with ex-up delete. It's advertised 180 bhp but I'm at 4500' elevation so it won't be quite that high. My buddy's GSXR is stock except for a shorty two brothers slip on. I think it kills his low end and that's why he lacks on the street roll on. Don't worry though, he passes me up on the street because he gets way crazy and cuts up the bike lane and such. LOL
I love my r1 2012 special edition
I am thinking of buying a 2003 R1. I do have Kawasaki ZX-11 1993. So it will be fun to feel the difference.
i'm still pretty happy with my 600. i'm hoping to test ride the r1 this summer and a couple of other litre bike . but i don't think my feeling for the 600 will change . but i understand you somewhere .
Both are really good bikes. I own a r1 2003 bought in 2009 and it's still very very durable. I'm using it at nearly any type of wheather.
+Edwin Su Isnt it cold, when it's rainy or snowy? or just windy.
+cheekycont Sometimes it is cold, special when the seats are cold. You have to avoid cystitis
+Edwin Su my seat heats up if i let it rev a bit ;)
Hello The Bike show team. Did you ever test Yamaha FJR 1300?
I keen to know what’s your opinion.
Cheers
Great And The engines were superb...................no doubt simply best
I'm on my 4th bike now and I just picked up a 2012 anniversary R6. I don't even think I'll get an R1 for my 5th one since I really don't race. It's just way more motorcycle than I can put it through safely and legally on the road.
I owned a 2003 r1 great bike but my next bike is a cross plain r1
Damn one of those with a toce exhaust and it sounds bonkers... would love to get one from this model generation as my first liter bike in the far future... cause hell ill rather want to learn how to properly ride on a small bike then move to a 600 like a zx6 or r6 then get this...
The only thing I don't like about the '09 -'14 R1 are the headlights. They remind me of the Brain Bug in Starship Troopers. Well that and that generation of the R1 was kind of a bus. The soup to nuts revamping of the R1 that took place in 2015 was really needed; get it back to its track roots.
that model R1 in the black and gold colours is possibly the most animalistic looking bike around, i will be having one
A lot of people say that the R6 looks sleeker and sexier than the R1, but I personally like the looks of the R1 more. The front lights look more pronounced, and the body just looks more "muscular" to me.
If I were to get one though, I'd probably get the R6. It's a lot cheaper, and I would probably have just as much fun with it.
if you're riding in a straight line i think any of these bikes will be ok. but if you guys actually plan on tracking, the r6 is a beast. a few mods can keep up with any of the liter bikes on the big track
Shogun! love your VLogs man!
have you had anything done to your R1 m8? as ive put a power commander 5 k&n filter and de-cat pipe and its kicking out 173BHP (162bhp standard) at back wheel and the 03 R1 if my memory serves has about 145bhp standard? would of thought the gixer would of beaten it unless it was a standard gixer and yours has had some work done lol
I love my r6
Very true. I don't care for the sound the R1 makes either. Has that V-bike sound to it. Gotta love the sound of the R6 though.