Now that we have xBhp up and about and kicking, let us begin the discussions. Quite a few of us have known the arrival of the "all new" R1 2009. You guys can have a look at it on the micro site here
2009 YZF-R1 MICRO SITE

We have seen that this is the first time that a cross plane crank is being introduced in a production bike. If you have been through the link above, you will also notice that the high beam lamps have gone and have been replaced by Huge ram air intake scoops. There is an all new twin spar frame which is supposed to hold corners better. I have not yet ridden it. I cannot vouch for it. I have not even seen it in flesh for that matter. They have introduced an electronic steering damper which Honda fans will say that they had it for years.

I somehow feel that this going to be an amazing machine, for the city, for long tours (on good healthy roads with tarmac). Now with the presence of Superbikes in India, will Yamaha bring this on to us? Or will they hold her back? That is a big question haunting quite a few of us who are willing to go and buy this machine. I personally know quite a few people who go and grab this one the moment it is put up.