[motorcycledaily.com] - Will Yamaha?s 2015 R1 Be as Radical as the Original? (Bike Re

Ninjette Newsbot · July 31st, 2014, 04:30 PM

In 1998 Yamaha introduced the YZF R1 superbike (pictured above), and it immediately took the top spot in the superbike category. It was a significant leap forward in terms of both power and light weight. Most of Yamaha’s changes to this model have been evolutionary since that time. Perhaps a revolution is overdue. Everyone expects […]

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Sirref · July 31st, 2014, 09:39 PM

This article says a lot of rumors about the next R1 but does anyone know if yamaha is still considering making an r1/r6 I3 configuration? I haven't seen those rumors in a while and I do very much like triples, a 675cc triple with yamaha reliability/ease of getting yamaha parts would be a pretty sick bike.
@Alex

adouglas · August 1st, 2014, 04:58 AM

+1 on putting that 900 triple into a middle-weight sportbike.

I just wish Yamahaha would build something that doesn't have a motard-like seat height. Both of my feet dangle on their bikes... as in I need to get one or both butt cheeks off just to reach the ground on one side. Fine for the track.... but for the street, not so much.

choneofakind · August 1st, 2014, 05:19 AM

Dude, allz you need to do is grow a bit more!

Baron · August 1st, 2014, 06:00 AM

Interesting. I've only ever been on an R1 [2003] once. Of course I didn't ride it because in all honesty I am not ready to be anywhere near that much power, but the weight of it did leave me puzzled. After riding a 250 for a bit and getting used to it's weight, the R1 did seem too light to me as is.

CC Cowboy · August 1st, 2014, 06:17 AM

I've had a few Yamahas and they make a good bike (so Josh Hayes says). I'd love to have a BMW HP4 but if Yamaha make something equal I'd go with the Yamaha. I hate the lights and colors of the BMW.

Sirref · August 1st, 2014, 10:19 AM

agreed, I'm not as much of a fan of bmw but they currently make the best production level superbike. If yamaha/honda/kawi step up that'd be sweet especially if it's an I3 configuration. I love the sound and powerband of an I3 engine.

adouglas · August 2nd, 2014, 04:55 AM

Just for you, CC. This bike was at a track day where I was corner working.

Lovely. Check out the details. Nice welds.

CC Cowboy · August 2nd, 2014, 07:38 AM

Drew, I've thought about buying a HP4, they are wonderful bikes but I can't get passed the goofy looking headlights.

I love the stand though.

adouglas · August 2nd, 2014, 07:56 AM

I kinda like the asymmetry of the bike, personally.

I sat on one at the Javits motorcycle show last year. It had heated handgrips.

Heated handgrips on a track weapon.

Only BMW would do something like that.

Gotta love those guys.

CC Cowboy · August 2nd, 2014, 08:45 AM

Drew, BMW makes wonder machinery, remember WWII, it's those odd headlights that ruin the look. It's kinda like a girl with one huge boob and one tiny boob, it just looks wrong.

choneofakind · August 2nd, 2014, 02:42 PM

But you can still touch them!

There was an HP4 at my last track day. Cool older guy riding it. Cool bike. Can't ask for more in a paddock neighbor at the track. He had a real cool setup as well. Full size Mercedes conversion/utility van. Roll up ramp in the back. Tie downs on the floor. Tent canopy off the side. Bunk bed above the bike parking area. Shelves with cargo betting and tool boxes all built into the walls. So envious.

Sirref · August 2nd, 2014, 02:45 PM

^ was probably german too

choneofakind · August 2nd, 2014, 02:52 PM

didn't have any accent.

CC Cowboy · August 2nd, 2014, 05:04 PM

Old Guyz Rule! I think, actually I really can't remember. It's either rule or drool.

Desmoluci · August 2nd, 2014, 05:11 PM

Both!!

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Baron Urban Legend Name: Baron Location: Brampton, ON Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE - Circe Posts: 542	Interesting. I've only ever been on an R1 [2003] once. Of course I didn't ride it because in all honesty I am not ready to be anywhere near that much power, but the weight of it did leave me puzzled. After riding a 250 for a bit and getting used to it's weight, the R1 did seem too light to me as is. __________________________________________________ "Life is like riding - *You can either tear the fastlane in half or stay in the slipstream trying to play catch up*." -Baron

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CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've had a few Yamahas and they make a good bike (so Josh Hayes says). I'd love to have a BMW HP4 but if Yamaha make something equal I'd go with the Yamaha. I hate the lights and colors of the BMW. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Dude, allz you need to do is grow a bit more!

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Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	agreed, I'm not as much of a fan of bmw but they currently make the best production level superbike. If yamaha/honda/kawi step up that'd be sweet especially if it's an I3 configuration. I love the sound and powerband of an I3 engine. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

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CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Drew, I've thought about buying a HP4, they are wonderful bikes but I can't get passed the goofy looking headlights. I love the stand though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 2nd, 2014, 07:56 AM	#10
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I kinda like the asymmetry of the bike, personally. I sat on one at the Javits motorcycle show last year. It had heated handgrips. Heated handgrips on a track weapon. Only BMW would do something like that. Gotta love those guys. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 2nd, 2014, 08:45 AM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Drew, BMW makes wonder machinery, remember WWII, it's those odd headlights that ruin the look. It's kinda like a girl with one huge boob and one tiny boob, it just looks wrong. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	But you can still touch them! There was an HP4 at my last track day. Cool older guy riding it. Cool bike. Can't ask for more in a paddock neighbor at the track. He had a real cool setup as well. Full size Mercedes conversion/utility van. Roll up ramp in the back. Tie downs on the floor. Tent canopy off the side. Bunk bed above the bike parking area. Shelves with cargo betting and tool boxes all built into the walls. So envious.

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Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^ was probably german too __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	didn't have any accent.

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