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sarnali · 08-28-2003, 08:26 AM

Anyone else click on the Yamaha symbol and check out the BT1100 Bulldog? looks pretty cool,

Maybe Yossef can cop a ride on one and tell us about it.

Howcome the Froggies get these neat bikes and all we get is Harley clones? don't seem fair, does it?

grubz916 · 08-28-2003, 08:49 AM

He did a while back

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcyam/02bt1100.motml

(sorry, I'm not versed in HTMLage)

Mr_Bigglesworth · 08-28-2003, 09:16 AM

5-minute, offhand translation from the French:

ItÂ’s well know that the frequency of YamahaÂ’s model changes has the precision of a Swiss watch. For the R1, every two years means a minor improvement, and every four years gets a big remake. The last major revision was last year, so we werenÂ’t expecting much new for the 2004 modelÂ… untilÂ… Current rumors give us reason to think itÂ’s quite likely weÂ’ll see a new model for 2004.

It may be necessary for the Tuning Fork brand: Kawasaki has a new blockbuster, as does HondaÂ… They are therefore going to have to do something in response to the ZX10 and the RC8. TheyÂ’ll also have to be able to compete in Superbike 2004.

What changes? Between rumors and projectionsÂ…

The frame is very good, so it doesnÂ’t need to evolve. The motor is at the top of its class. Its output is better since getting fuel injection and catalytic exhaust. Thus we must only expect some minor modifications along the lines of shaving two grams here and four grams there.

As for the bodywork, that must undergo a major change. It is high time to add Ram Air to the R1, as was done to the R6 a few years ago. And the addition of RAM Air strongly requires a notable modification to the fairing. The Japanese engineers must equally rework the aerodynamics, inspired by the M1 from the GP races.

The double guns canÂ’t be lightly modified for aesthetic reasons. (Note: IÂ’m not sure what this sentence is about Â– probably the exhaust). The brakes also must be revised: more deluxeÂ…

So? Will we see it at the Milan show in September? We certainly hope so.

Kinda sounds like more guesses than facts. But hey, that's motojournalism.

wfowade · 08-28-2003, 09:38 AM

Amen. Go ride a Ducati if you want to see the benefit of the underseat exhaust. It will have your ass medium rare in the first five blocks. I don't care for the underseat exhaust if you get a case of hot ass in the bargin.

cosmo6244 · 08-28-2003, 10:11 AM

"Double guns"? Hmmm, well, being French it's hard to tell exactly what they are trying to say, but might it possibly be referring to the "traditional" Yamaha, twin headlamps on the FZR and most of the YZFR1/6 lines?

seruzawa · 08-28-2003, 11:18 AM

If you are doing that sort of cornering anywhere but on the track you are going to die before long. It's only a matter of time before you hit a patch of sand or oil or some cager or in any other fashion need to make a very quick line change. If you are at the limit of cornering adhesion you are going to end up crashing very hard. At the speeds liter-class sportbikes generate any such crash is very likely to be fatal.

Think before you ride.

Buzglyd · 08-28-2003, 02:58 PM

You need to run real racing slicks on the street. They really give you "street cred" when you're comparing magazine reviews!

sarnali · 08-28-2003, 03:36 PM

Well so he did, by golly. Now when do we get it here?

I'll settle for a new TDM.

Nplateau · 08-28-2003, 04:03 PM

Don't forget the tatoo of the Dainese demon or whatever it is on the left shoulder.

Nplateau · 08-28-2003, 04:05 PM

http://wwbike.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?topic=36&forum=1

Dosvedanya!!! hahahha

and while you're at it, GO BEARS!!!

08-28-2003, 08:26 AM	#21
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re:Bulldog Anyone else click on the Yamaha symbol and check out the BT1100 Bulldog? looks pretty cool, Maybe Yossef can cop a ride on one and tell us about it. Howcome the Froggies get these neat bikes and all we get is Harley clones? don't seem fair, does it?

08-28-2003, 08:49 AM	#22
grubz916 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 96	Re:Bulldog He did a while back http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcyam/02bt1100.motml (sorry, I'm not versed in HTMLage) __________________ Live life such that those closest to you are bored after your passing.

08-28-2003, 09:16 AM	#23
Mr_Bigglesworth Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 28	Translation of the text 5-minute, offhand translation from the French: ItÂ’s well know that the frequency of YamahaÂ’s model changes has the precision of a Swiss watch. For the R1, every two years means a minor improvement, and every four years gets a big remake. The last major revision was last year, so we werenÂ’t expecting much new for the 2004 modelÂ… untilÂ… Current rumors give us reason to think itÂ’s quite likely weÂ’ll see a new model for 2004. It may be necessary for the Tuning Fork brand: Kawasaki has a new blockbuster, as does HondaÂ… They are therefore going to have to do something in response to the ZX10 and the RC8. TheyÂ’ll also have to be able to compete in Superbike 2004. What changes? Between rumors and projectionsÂ… The frame is very good, so it doesnÂ’t need to evolve. The motor is at the top of its class. Its output is better since getting fuel injection and catalytic exhaust. Thus we must only expect some minor modifications along the lines of shaving two grams here and four grams there. As for the bodywork, that must undergo a major change. It is high time to add Ram Air to the R1, as was done to the R6 a few years ago. And the addition of RAM Air strongly requires a notable modification to the fairing. The Japanese engineers must equally rework the aerodynamics, inspired by the M1 from the GP races. The double guns canÂ’t be lightly modified for aesthetic reasons. (Note: IÂ’m not sure what this sentence is about Â– probably the exhaust). The brakes also must be revised: more deluxeÂ… So? Will we see it at the Milan show in September? We certainly hope so. Kinda sounds like more guesses than facts. But hey, that's motojournalism.

08-28-2003, 09:38 AM	#24
wfowade Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 79	Re: 2004 R1? Are these for real? Amen. Go ride a Ducati if you want to see the benefit of the underseat exhaust. It will have your ass medium rare in the first five blocks. I don't care for the underseat exhaust if you get a case of hot ass in the bargin.

08-28-2003, 10:11 AM	#25
cosmo6244 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Translation of the text "Double guns"? Hmmm, well, being French it's hard to tell exactly what they are trying to say, but might it possibly be referring to the "traditional" Yamaha, twin headlamps on the FZR and most of the YZFR1/6 lines?

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08-28-2003, 11:18 AM	#26
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,392	Re: 2004 R1? Are these for real? If you are doing that sort of cornering anywhere but on the track you are going to die before long. It's only a matter of time before you hit a patch of sand or oil or some cager or in any other fashion need to make a very quick line change. If you are at the limit of cornering adhesion you are going to end up crashing very hard. At the speeds liter-class sportbikes generate any such crash is very likely to be fatal. Think before you ride. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

08-28-2003, 02:58 PM	#27
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Don't forget You need to run real racing slicks on the street. They really give you "street cred" when you're comparing magazine reviews!

08-28-2003, 03:36 PM	#28
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re:Bulldog Well so he did, by golly. Now when do we get it here? I'll settle for a new TDM.

08-28-2003, 04:03 PM	#29
Nplateau Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 409	Re: Don't forget Don't forget the tatoo of the Dainese demon or whatever it is on the left shoulder.

08-28-2003, 04:05 PM	#30
Nplateau Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 409	Re: Well... Here's a nice pic... http://wwbike.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?topic=36&forum=1 Dosvedanya!!! hahahha and while you're at it, GO BEARS!!!