Yamaha YZF-R1 Reviews

Hey,
I was hesitant to purchase a 1999 R1, as the reviews from the first bike screamed power over control. Coming off a blade, I thought give it a shot. In retrospect, the blade is more controlled and I have been quicker than on a blade.
I have never been confronted with such awesome power and lift through the gear range. If you are not a confident rider, this is not a bike for you.
The 1999 was geared down, but a change on the front sprocket will soon see your mind bending. Quick, responsive and angry are a few words to describe it. The riding position is preferable to a shorter rider, as you are more over the front wheel than a blade. Next time you see one respect the rider. It's a blast, but takes great skill.

I`ve owned a 1998 model for 2 months now and this thing would pull your arms off.Big improvement over my YZF 750 but Yamaha still don`t seem to have solved their crappy cluches. My bike was one of the ones that got a factory recall for a problem with the clutch basket and had a new one fitted under warranty. If you buy a 1998 model, do check in ...  Read the complete review

Fantastic, overpowered, light, flickable and typically leading edge by Yamaha, the bike is just too much for the average road. Try as I might there's nowhere I can get the motor to rev out in top - except on the autobahn - and who digs that? It's everything and more that the exup was first time round and like the exup just not ...  Read the complete review

Having ridden my R1 now throughout the year and covered 6500 miles i cannot believe just how awesome this bike is. Ok this kind of thrill comes at a price because these things are not cheap, but is there a better way of spending a sunny weekend ? I graduated from a GSXR600 and only bought the R1 because both the VTRSP1 and new GSXR750 were not ...  Read the complete review

A personal opinion based on 2,600 miles on a Y2K model R1 in 6 weeks. Bad points out of the way first then: 1. The mirrors on the previous model were useless. The mirrors on the new model are also useless. But then the only reason you need them is to keep an eye out for plod behind you 'cos nothing is gonna pass you on one ...  Read the complete review

I currently ride a zx6r (see review), but have have been fortunate enough to ride this R1 beast on several occasions. It is difficult to translate into words (even by a hardened biker), the experience you get riding it. After riding for several years and riding my zx6, blades and a TL1000, I thought how can the R1 be hailed as the ultimate ...  Read the complete review

Hi I ride a 99 Fireblade with full micron system and dyno jet kit. But have been meaning to have a go on a R! for a while. My nice Motorcycle Dealers G W’s obliged me in May. Well how does a Y2K R1 Stack up. Bakes. The R1 were no were good as mine. The lever came straight back to the bars when used hard. This I also found ...  Read the complete review

The R1 is the most exciting bike i've ever riden. Acceleration, power and handling are superb!!! although the seat is quite low, the riding position is uncomfortable and angled down over long journeys. This bike is not really passenger friendly, and eats up the rear tyres in approximately 2000 miles... if you're lucky.The new R1 has a new ...  Read the complete review