Guess who gets to test the 08 R1

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ Jul 1 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>OK, well I signed a nondisclosure contract and I would like to keep my word if I would like to do this type of thing ever again. They were very strict about the camera rule, so sorry no pics. I have a couple more days this week but I know I did about 120 laps this time

This all rings true, and I'd never doubt what your saying Eagle for a minute...but for a brief second, the words smell and rat spring to mind.

Are you able to say if it's a completely revised model, unlike the 07-08 evolution from the 04-06?

Has the shape changed, has the exhaust layout changed, etc?

Randy Mamola made a comment about the 2009 R1 in MotoGP FP2 today, he said he's heard it's going to have some trick bits and they're trying to make it as small as the current R6. If this is true, it's going to be a missile. It could be the bike to get my off my 04 R1.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ Jun 28 2008, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well, I have spent the entire day in London and I have to say that London has the least amount of talent I have ever seen in a major city. I do not mean to diss your city all you Londonites but Jesus, cant we give some gym memberships away to a few chicks in that town.

I'm excited for ya. You have gotten to do something all of us can only dream about. That is rad you are letting us in on your travels. Thanks for posting the pic of you and Haga!

YOU LIE, I still don't believe you! Just kidding. Awesome opportunity, thanks for sharing. But I gotta ask, why do London chicks suck? Literally or figuratively?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ Jul 1 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>OK, well I signed a nondisclosure contract and I would like to keep my word if I would like to do this type of thing ever again. However, I will tell you what I can very carefully.

I spent a day and a half on this new 09 R1 racer, so there are some parts on this bike that are far from stock.

Some great power
Makes wonderful lap times
Accommodating suspension
Likes aggressive riders
London chicks suck

That may be all I can say at the moment. They were very strict about the camera rule, so sorry no pics. I have a couple more days this week but I know I did about 120 laps this time and I hope I gave some valuable feedback. I will let you guys know what the next few days consist of.

cheers


So,
Thanks for the update(s)
I think we're all excited about the new model.
Lately it seems that the CBR and ZX
Left behind some distinctive design elements.

Ultimately, I think we're all here cuz we love bikes.
No doubt about that.
Don't know why else anybody would check out this forum.
Except maybe to troll, but there's plenty of
Reasonable posters, as well.
So, on to the 09 R1...
Excellent that you got to check it out
Although a lot of us have questions about certain
Telltale design decisions between the 08 and 09 model.

Please,
I'd like to know more.
Perhaps you could expand.
Excusing, of course, anything you can't say.

Pursuing this line of thought,
Let's hear anything you might have to say about the bike.
Anything.
Curiosity is killing me, so any
Explanation is appreciated.
Maybe things have changed from the previous model, for
Example, well, I'll let you tell us.
Not sure what you can or can't say.
Thanks.
?

Thanks for any info you may be able to help with.<u></u>

The new R1 is released today on their website. I think it is a big let down as far as looks and what the bike was presumed to look like. Of what was seen in previous articles especially the one with MCN doing their best to make a guess I would of rather had their guess come to fruition than the bike we now see. I am sure it will perform well but they missed the boat on overall looks and design.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Sep 8 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The new R1 is released today on their website. I think it is a big let down as far as looks and what the bike was presumed to look like. Of what was seen in previous articles especially the one with MCN doing their best to make a guess I would of rather had their guess come to fruition than the bike we now see. I am sure it will perform well but they missed the boat on overall looks and design.


Ya I just checked it out not much of a looker

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/product...port/yzf_r1.jsp

thats one bug-eyed front end!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ Sep 8 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Wait till you ride one!!! Who cares what the thing looks like, bottom line is that it is a runner.


Seriously.

I'm definitely wondering why they kept the underseat exhaust considering the current wisdom is mass centralization.

I'm also very curious as to how it stacks up against the 09CBR since they seem the be the first of the nextgen bikes.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R1 SF @ Sep 8 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ya I just checked it out not much of a looker

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/product...port/yzf_r1.jsp
YEah I am sure it runs well and all but your right where I am. I thought this thing was going to be an all out killer looking thing to boot but I guess I was wrong. Dang that pic that MCN had on it that looked a bit like the gp bike would have made me think a bit but this thing looks pretty gay.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ Sep 8 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Wait till you ride one!!! Who cares what the thing looks like, bottom line is that it is a runner.
I am sure it is but firstly i am not a yamaha fan. Secondly if I were to ever consider one it would have to look better than a Ducati which in most cases regarding Jap bikes FOR ME that will never happen. Glad you like it eagle. Very cool you got the chance to test it.

I'm sure it's a good bike but it's FUGLY!!!