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    2009 Yamaha R1 First Ride by MC-USA

    Hi,

    Just went through this one n thought of sharing it with u guys...

    2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 First Ride
    Steve Atlas, Executive Editor

    Professional-grade speed and an attitude to match, Executive Editor Steve Atlas is the new blood at MotoUSA. Atlas has racing creds and a moto-journalism career that are even more extensive than his driving record.


    Monday, January 19, 2009


    Floggin' Yamaha's '09 YZF-R1 at Australia's Eastern Creek Raceway.

    Unleash The Spin Doctors2009 Yamaha R1
    Real GP Technology


    At first glace it doesn't look that www.yamaha-motor.com
    Adjustable footpegs highlight some of the chassis changes.Feel The Difference
    • True MotoGP technology and affordable
    • Middleweight handling in a liter-bike body
    • Pushing the evolution envelop

    Lows
    • Love it or hate it styling
    • Loses some peak HP
    • Gains weight

    Could this be the view the competition is seeing come Shootout time? Stay tuned...

    Believe The Hype
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    Topic Approved.

    I, personally don't quite like the looks of the 09'R1, but going by the text on various websites on the net, it seems to be an awesome machine! If only I had the moolah, I would've got it RIGHT NOW - no questions asked and ofcourse NO second thoughts!
    :)

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    • #3
      Awesome report, the RAM air induction, YCC-T throttle system and all the Moto GP tech in a production bike. Personally I liked its Looks more then the 2008, I Feel it looks more dominating and brutal(just my personal opinion).
      You Make Your Choices, And You Don't Look Back

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      • #4
        Love these reviews these guys do. Now, am just waiting for the April shootout issue from motorcycle-usa to find out what the '09 R1 will do to the opposition.
        DoN\'t LivE tO DiE, dIe tO LiVe

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        • #5
          The '08 One too had Ram-air induction IIRC..

          Anyways..
          I fear the Blade has met its match. Its time for Yamaha to take back the top spot in the litre class arena
          I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman.

          -Homer J Simpson

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Aryan View Post
            Topic Approved.

            I, personally don't quite like the looks of the 09'R1, but going by the text on various websites on the net, it seems to be an awesome machine! If only I had the moolah, I would've got it RIGHT NOW - no questions asked and ofcourse NO second thoughts!
            i would have got the 08 model ,looks meaner

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            • #7
              Originally posted by pranay View Post
              Love these reviews these guys do. Now, am just waiting for the April shootout issue from motorcycle-usa to find out what the '09 R1 will do to the opposition.
              Seriously man.. the 2009 R1 was at 3/4th place last year.. quite excited to see how it performs against the 2009 Blade this year.
              Those people who tell you not to take chances
              They are all missing on what life is about
              You only live once so take hold of the chance
              Don't end up like others the same song and dance

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              • #8
                Aryan, I am of the same opinion also as My friend Vibhu said if you look at the bike the headlamps resembles Wall.E's eyes
                Last edited by Technocrat; 01-22-2009, 09:19 PM.
                Racing Throttle Response

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Technocrat View Post
                  Aryan, I am of the same opinion also as My friend Vibhu said if you look at the bike the headlamps resembles Wall.E's eyes
                  If it resembles Wall-E in any way, then I would surely fall in love with it! I absolutely adore Wall-E!
                  :)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Aryan View Post
                    If it resembles Wall-E in any way, then I would surely fall in love with it! I absolutely adore Wall-E!
                    How can u even think to sit n ride on a poor lil Wall-E...

                    The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
                    ~ Spiderweb

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                    • #11
                      But, this machine surely is a massive change from the earlier ones (read 07 and 08 models) which were practically unchanged! But with the 2009 YZF-R1, Yamaha has surely upped the ante!
                      :)

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                      • #12
                        Actually it resembles more with Eve's eyes in Wall.E & somewhat with Wall.E
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Aryan View Post
                          But, this machine surely is a massive change from the earlier ones (read 07 and 08 models) which were practically unchanged! But with the 2009 YZF-R1, Yamaha has surely upped the ante!
                          The '07 and the '08 R1's were the same basically. Only the model year changed then.
                          But the product cycle for Yamaha is such that they had to update the One this year and boy have they done that..!!
                          Sadly, it'll be last year's blade that'll do battle with the all-new One...

                          Originally posted by Technocrat View Post
                          Actually it resembles more with Eve's eyes in Wall.E & somewhat with Wall.E
                          Wall-E gyan being doled out in copious amounts eh Techno..??
                          I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman.

                          -Homer J Simpson

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Aryan View Post
                            Topic Approved.

                            I, personally don't quite like the looks of the 09'R1, but going by the text on various websites on the net, it seems to be an awesome machine! If only I had the moolah, I would've got it RIGHT NOW - no questions asked and of course NO second thoughts!
                            spot on aryan... you just wrote my feelings about this awesome machine.

                            the r1 has been a cult bike in india and over the globe and after knowing what yamaha has done with this one makes everyone(at least me) wish that this bike should and will kick a** of whatever is thrown at it. i do not intend to look down on other SBKs as they all are more than capabale of what someone like me or any common guy from us is capable to handle, but still a yam is a yam! period.

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                            • #15
                              I have not been able to wipe this wide stupid grin off my face ever since I have read this report. Through all of 08 i was wondering.." why o why hasn't Yam come up with anything to match the 08 Blade." So now we knw Can't wait for the shootout.
                              Watch my Baby R1 clock 148kmph at http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHbYl...e=channel_page.

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