So... You want a Yamaha R1

Why is the Yamaha R1 the greatest Japanese liter bike ever made? Watch to find out!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:15 History
2:52 Changes & Improvements
4:43 Current Model
5:40 R1M
6:36 Racing Pedigree
8:11 What's It Like to Ride?
9:11 Beginner Bike?
9:28 Other Yamaha Models
10:19 MT-10
11:46 Liter Bikes from Other Brands
15:08 Final Thoughts

[KyleMicena]

The R1 has also won 12 out of the 13 last AMA Superbike championships

[AhmeddR]

Its my dream nowadays to get an R1, already had a great experience with R6.
Rode it once and had my heart ever since

[ironDsteele]

Bought an R6 new in 2012 and now pushing the 90, 000 km mark. Aside from the maintenance you'd expect, I've had zero trouble with it.

[bigfootgarage]

Been riding for years and now daily a 2023 MT-10 and it’s such a badass daily bike I love it

[nOnlyRush]

one prayer out for the guy who bought the hayabusa as a beginner bike

[langhamp]

No, I don't want to own an R1 one. I need an R1 like I need a hole in my head. Haven't you looked at the insurance rates on those monsters?

[leanit]

On my 3rd R1. Every sport bike lover should own one. So refined, so good. But you do need to have a place where you can ride on the side of the tire and get a way with 100+ MPH, or it won't be much fun to own. Had a few MT10s too. Not going to lie, I find the current XSR900 funner to ride than the Euro 5 neutered MT10. The previous gen MT was wicked though.

[MotoMishaps.]

Im getting a R1M as a first bike, wish me luck

[jax]

the R1 definitely has the least intimidating name of the Japanese Big 4, I mean it's competing with Bikes called Ninja, Hayabusa and Fireblade

[adrian_ad]

I bought the Sportbike support tshirt on your website It looks sick and I can’t wait to get it! It would be sick to win the r1 currently I have a Yamaha r3 2017 it’s my first motorcycle and it’s a blast!

[armydog]

I got the chance to see Ben Spies race in WSBK in Utah in 2009. I was sold on the look of the 09 R1 and dreamt about owning an R1. I currently have an 09 R1 that I turned into a track/race bike. My best bike ever.

[kameroncooper]

I'll stick with my Kawi 💚😁 the new R1s are sexy though.

[calvinevans]

10:34 Yeah, I rode that bike to work this morning. It's perfect, the engine howls at you through the air box. Get this bike.

[ipoyokapkap]

Just bought a 16. R1. It just wants to bo faster in every situation, i love it 😂

[DerErzfreund]

The V8 like sound is the reason i love the R1 so much. I dont need one. I WANT ONE!

[Salvantos]

Can you do a video about how an H2 carbon is a good starter motorcycle?

[heathwallace]

2019 636. 25, 000 mi. Yes, yes I do want an R1. Blue .

[Motowator]

I agree with the 2015 being the best design ever

[Rookz]

I want an R1, but I also want to live. So I don't want an R1. But I want an R1.

[Knight]

Imagine someone just giving you your dream bike? Yep, that's Yammie Noob.