Yamaha R1 What to expect before you purchase for beginners!!!

In this video I go over what to expect when you purchase or own a Yamaha R1 in the city. My R1 is a 2018 and her name is Nebula, and I love her to death. But....... This may be the last R1 I will ever purchase. To find out why please watch the video. Ride safe my friends!

[EuroKiller]

The Yamaha R1 is like a drug. I already have a fourth. RN12, RN32, RN49 and now RN65 R1M. I will be 67 years old and still enjoy the power, acceleration and sound.

[boskn]

I agree with your point very much. I owned a liter gixxer. It was fun I loved the bike, but
1. It gets boring to drive within speed limits unless you are a speed demon.
2. I miss it, but I realize I would buy another super sport if only I decided to do track days at least twice a month.
3. It felt a bit stupid that I couldn’t twist the wrist more than 10% to stay within reasonable speed in the city.

Happy owner of MT09 SP now. I think I am driving on average in 20%-70% power range and feels like I am driving this bike as it was meant to be.

The two things I will forever miss that super sport has:
1. Teleportation to any part of the road at any gear. Especially at higher speeds.
2. Aerodynamics.

[ImmaFastBoii]

Best looking R1 I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t a big fan of this generation but yours stands out amongst the rest. So we’ll put together that one can not help but admire her.

[mohamedaslam]

Yes, of course its too much for the road, of course its boring at legal speeds, of course its uncomfortable and has poor fuel economy, but when you do twist that throttle, it just blows your mind! The noise, the handling through the bends, the compression, is indescribable! I just love it! I have had three R1s over 10 years, I cannot get enough. I keep thinking I should quit and be sensible, but every time I go and ride it and my adrenalin is pumping, I think: I don't know what I am going to do when I'm not fit enough to ride anymore.

[LeeTillbury]

They make the gas tank small to save weight to race, they make the seat thin and uncomfortable so you can feel what the rear tire is doing, to race. This is a track bike through and through.

[ForeverCello]

I have a 2022 R1 and love it! (this is my second R1 to own). And, I have to agree with YamaYari about the cons. However, it gives me a ton of joy to ride!

[angelrubi]

I own a 2020R1 I'm a YAMAHA guy I love my R1 I haven't flash my R1 even out of the factory is fast really fast some guys are telling me wait to you flash this thing is going to be a complete different animal they say to me if you think is fast is going to be even faster I love the way it looks the way the engine Sounds like no other but you right on your point of view For the flash I'm going with Nick Marino he is really good on the R1's most of the people love his flash and the Dyno fine tune he is the guy to go see for flash and fine tune but yes the R1 is to much for the Streets and Canyon Road's Take care be safe out there GOD Bless you

[LeeTillbury]

Dude, I have an 2018 too. Absolutely love it bro. Best color scheme fo sho. None of that lame gray accents like the later models🫤

[dm-epyj]

Totally agree. You really have to try hard to keep it at the posted speeds and even then it just feels like you're going way too slow. What makes it worse is the exhaust (Austin racing decat) note at high RPM is extremely addictive.

[firelordOzai]

I am in the market for an R7 and I found an R1 at the same price. I climbed on and I’m still shook. I can’t believe people are brave enough to pull the trigger on that. I thought I’m good but I’m properly scared😅😅😅

[Rabessey]

I just got a 2022 MT-09 SP...and it's a first bike. I love that it has rider aids, but I know I need to ride responsibly and slowly learn to ride it! When/Where will I ever be able to do 180 MPH?, or do 140 MPH? (top speed of the MT-09 SP) Super Sports look cool af, but I bet the naked bikes get more smiles per mile.

[haneymoto]

Any liter bike is a beast. But getting older and being comfortable is the exact reason why I ended up with an MT-09 and not a super sport

[jonathonlong]

Great content as always and fellow 22 Mt09 owner! Also I’m in the Orlando area and always looking for some backroads like these. What general area is this, like wekiva or Sanford?

[ramonpena]

The only thing that bothers me is the first gear being too long for high traffic roads, and that is a common issue with sports bikes when used to commute, if I buy another bike it will be a bmw gs1250, but keeping my r1😁

[johnklein]

Been watching your videos from the beginning. Would love an r1 but can't afford it. If you decide to sell and pass along a good deal let me know. I'm retired on fixed income. How many miles on it?

[brandonjoseph]

You know what, I literally lust for the Yamaha R1. And I’m a rider who is of your age group and rides like you. I have an MT09 SP, thanks to you, which I bought after seeing your videos. But I have a question. When you ride the R1 at low speeds, does it feel like riding a Jack hammer?

[DRocRSS]

I was expecting Sam Kinison to scream at me.

[dg]

Must be an "s" model for that price.

[kawasakizfanboy]

Sell it!! BMW 1000RR is what you need.