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2009 Yamaha R1 Preview

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BrowningBAR · 05-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Would this be a good first bike? I was going to get the R6 but my friends all tell me that I will out grow it.

Dr_Sprocket · 05-28-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowningBAR

Would this be a good first bike? I was going to get the R6 but my friends all tell me that I will out grow it.

Sure would. Better get some nice shorts and a tanktop 'cuz that'll help ya cut the wind better. Pants only cause wind drag.

The_AirHawk · 05-28-2008, 10:02 PM

Don't forget protective gear! A Do-Rag or backwards ballcap and Oakley's are a definite must!

SmoothMensan · 05-28-2008, 10:28 PM

When will the engineers put some torque in these sportbikes ? If I wanted to dance on the shifter all day I'd buy a 600 . 160HP isn't much good on the streets I ride .

seruzawa · 05-29-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothMensan

When will the engineers put some torque in these sportbikes ? If I wanted to dance on the shifter all day I'd buy a 600 . 160HP isn't much good on the streets I ride .

They HAVE put torque in sportbikes. They're called V-twins. Or Triumph triples.

giganto · 05-29-2008, 05:32 AM

Torque?
Try a spin on my ugly, old 97 YZF1000R.
Torque.

Kenneth_Moore · 05-29-2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothMensan

When will the engineers put some torque in these sportbikes ? If I wanted to dance on the shifter all day I'd buy a 600 . 160HP isn't much good on the streets I ride .

Torque, schmork! Didn't you look at the pictures? They put the swoopy thing on the front fairing so it looks like < That's the important thing. Besides, if you want torque, you go buy a motard or naked standard, not a sportbike.

BrowningBAR · 05-29-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by giganto

Torque?
Try a spin on my ugly, old 97 YZF1000R.
Torque.

I like how the '97 looks.

giganto · 05-29-2008, 05:53 AM

...i always say that about The Old Beast, and other seniors-
Of course i dont think its THAT ugly. Sniff.
I may go peek under its mu-mu for lunch hour..

05-28-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
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giganto Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 153	..twist the time machine counterclockwise.. Torque? Try a spin on my ugly, old 97 YZF1000R. Torque.

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05-28-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
SmoothMensan Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	When will the engineers put some torque in these sportbikes ? If I wanted to dance on the shifter all day I'd buy a 600 . 160HP isn't much good on the streets I ride .

05-29-2008, 05:53 AM	#10
giganto Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 153	...i always say that about The Old Beast, and other seniors- Of course i dont think its THAT ugly. Sniff. I may go peek under its mu-mu for lunch hour..