Lets just say that a true motorcyclist doesn't buy a motorcycle for practical or logical reasons. The motorcyclist would buy it because of the connect the rider would feel with the machine. Yes the 1000cc super sports are basically human operated ballistic missiles on the road, and are not beginner's motorcycles by any stretch of imagination, but they are also the bleeding edge of motorcycle tech and just owning one and seeing her parked in the garage is exhilarating enough
@@KrishnenduKesI just bought a 2012 r1 yesterday. I’m sitting in my garage watching this RU-vid vid with AR glasses while I stare at my bike in the background… I’m in love… The look, the feeling, etc… I had a 2003 r1 over 10 years ago and I rode it for 3 years it was my first bike, but I took it slow and opened it up as I got more used to it during track days. Never wrecked because I know my limits. Welp, it got stolen and I always wanted another one… Finally I bit the bullet and got one and was going to get an older one, but when I felt and heard the cross plane, I went for that… it’s a way different feeling and I love that it gives me chills
I have a dyslexic '02 R1 that thinks it's a '20. The reason I ride it is because it is that good. I have held up getting the '24 simply because I lack the time to ride as much as I would like for now. It's wonderful to see a geezer enjoying such an unique experience and showing younger generations the benefits of safe and responsible riding. I was once accused of being 22 years old while riding my R1 (I am 64)😄. As always, great video.
I want to try a cross-plain R1. I started riding when I was 18. I was 35 when the 1998 R1 came out. I rode a friend's R1 and was hooked. I bought a new 1999 R1 that next year. My next R1 was a new 2007. It was awesome. I was disappointed when it went cross-plain in 2009. This latest generation of R1 really appeals to me and I think I might buy one next year. The cross-plain grew on me. I will still keep my 21'GSXR1000R. The R1 will be for those special times. I'm only 5'4" and tall bikes are a little annoying, but I can live tippy toeing😂. Good video, I subscribed.
Thanks mate for the nice comment and the sub. Good to hear the story of your motorcycle evolution. The R1 crossplane crank is indeed addictive to say the least.
Burn rubber...Not your ass...I just celebrated my 60th beeday and have been on bikes most of my life..I started on a 2000 zx6r and was hooked..Went and got a 95 Katana 600 then several years later got a 98 gsxr 750 srad and sold it to a college student and bought an 04 Gto to play with..Got myself an 03 gsxr 750 and have been on her since and until I can no longer enjoy throwing my leg over it I don't plan on stopping anytime soon..Where are my 60 year old crotch rocket riders at?❤😎👊
I love when I see videos like this. Because I INDEED started on a R1 and I was COMPLETELY a beginner with no training, with only a friend and youtube to help 😂😂
@@R1DEOUT So no regrets, huh? I wanna get a R1 as my first bike as well but everyone around me try to put me down lol.... And I REALLY DREAM ABOUT THIS BIKE FOR YEARSSS
@@skaadi1236 I’d say if you, yourself feels completely confident enough to get started on a big bike. Then homegirl… DO THAT SHIT! lol just some positivity for ya for those that don’t agree
I brought my friends 06 R1 because he basically gave me a deal i couldn't refuse. I rode back in the early 00 but haven't been on a bike in years. Yes, I had some experience but never on a 1lt. To anyone who gets a new or older R1, you better respect that bike. The forgiveness of a 600cc or less is nonexistent. Im older and imagining some teen or younger riders jumping on one of these bikes is scary cause 1 liter+ bikes want to run and are stupid fast. Great video, BTW!
After large consideration, I've decided not to go for the R1(M) but for the Panigale V4SP2, although the R1 is a piece of art as well. Cool Video, keep up the work!
Hey guys last year i pass my CBT in the UK and was riding yellow Honda Melody bike bored out to 65cc and it was scary so quick but someone steal it and i cant catch them because it so quick. So i am buying a 2022 R1 to catch everyone now thankyou for posting the video it make up my mind to buy
hehehe i went from husky svart 701 to r1. I can definitely say it was scary at first but now everything is good. Been taking it out to the mountains and might do track days with it.
My first bike , maybe 3 weeks owned is a triumph speed triple rs 1050cc 150 hp 83 ftlbs ,, I ride in street mode no issues I control the bike 100% never rode in sport or track and not planning too with additional classes but for the street and the riding I do .. I’m glad I brought a 1000cc bike
i started on a gsr 750 and switched real fast to the gsxr 750. honestly the 750 is an amazing bike that can last you for years and gives you plenty of power and fun. But that being said im now looking for a r1. Not the newer gen but somewhere in the 06 till 08 years. I just like the look of the r1. forgot to ask but are you going to switch the exhaust? a buddy of mine got the 2016 r1 with the full akra exhaust and the sound is amazing!
Thank you for your detailed post. So, going by your post, it seems that you are looking for the conventional inline 4 setup. Not the crossplane crankshaft.
I have a question for you sir: I will aquire my driving licence in couple of months(its cold for bike learning lol) also i live in Serbia so it is a must to get a category for motorcycles.I plan to buy a yamaha r1 from year 2000(carburated),i am 6'6'' tall or 198 cm in metric haha.I believe im am a responsible person(will turn 34 in may) and confident in my abilities to drive motorcycles but the question is:am i mad to buy an older crouch rocket with no abs or any other rider help and yeet myself into space or not? 🤣🤣Btw you now have a new follower,love your videos especially about r1.Ride safe and cheers!
Thank you for your comment. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 If you are going to buy a carburetted R1, you will have to think about maintenance, cleaning and all of that. I had a used R1 once with carbs. But if you are mature and responsible, I think you should be fine. Keep me updated.
Sir, much respect to you. Your videos about the R-1 are absolutely spot on, all of the points that you have made about the R-1 in this video and the previous are so true, from the seat height to power and the sound. As mentioned in my last comment, I purchase my 2023 R-1 identical to yours back in July of 2023, and I fell in love with the cross-plane engine, so much so that I just purchased my second 2023 CP4 engine, but an MT 10 SP came with that CP4 engine, LOL. I guess having 2 CP4 engine in my collection was the perfect balance. R1 is the king and the MT 10 SP is the queen of my collection. Once again, I sincerely thank you for creating and sharing this wonderful video with us. Be well :) Respectfully, Nish
I rode a 600 for 60k miles and did a bunch of track days with it. I wouldn't have had the confidence to move up to a 1k cc if it weren't for that track experience. I'm so glad I made the jump because the cbr1k feels like it's just a faster 600 🙂
On my older R1s, I used to use saddlebags from a French company called Bagster. I bought them in Lyon, France way back in 2006 with heat shields, (underseat exhausts), and used them for over 60K Kms (40K Miles) on the R1.
Sir, when you revealed your height, I was so relieved. I've always been stressed over my height to ride my dream bike R1. And I find a ton of other videos on youtube (specially Indian vloggers) claiming they're 5'10 and still tippie toe which really sets me off cuz I'm 5'7. And your videos are top notch with detailed info and I am really pleased to know I am not that short to ride a R1.
Good Video, experience and wisdom right there. I have been ridding for 30 years and have had all CC Bikes from a Honda 80cc when I was kid to a Honda Fire blade and Ducati V4. and everything in between. I think 1,000CC bikes are bucket list items since in tracks a tuned out 600 will smoke them any ways. Absolutely not for everyday city ridding.(Over heat, heavy, and the engine hates stop n go traffic) Not to mention so much un used power left on the table, Amateurs buy them but n ride them like bicycles afraid of their power and no idea how to use the brakes correctly.. pathetic. Thanks for the Vid.
Hey Awesome video mate, hello from Australia, I've been riding motorbikes on the road since I was 16 (currently 21) I started on an r3 and moved up to an r7 because my r3 got stolen, the r1 has been my dream bike for awhile and I am 185cms and feel like I got the experience to be sensible, do you think I should go for my dream bike or something else like a ninja zx6r, I did get the chance to test ride a 2023 ninja zx6r which was pretty fun, But I'm torn between the 2 bikes because the r1 has been my dream bike since I started riding
Great question! Personally, I cannot advice you on that choice. The mind says that the ZX6R is more than enough. The heart says go for the R1. Really up to you mate.
Plz suggest me a 4 cylinder bike,i ride an yamaha R3 and want a second bike and that should be Japanese...am from westbengal, india...ride mostly in city and occasional highway s? And probably this would b my 1st and last inline4,plz suggest me...plz..
Buyin a new literbike this year. Torn between the R1 and the S1000rr. I love the R1. They look and sound amazing. But the S1k has everything possible and is much more comfortable as a commuter. But is it worth $5k more is the question.
@@scrateshooteractually the s1k is a little more for insurance because it cost so much to repair. It's like 6x more expensive to own and repair than a Japanese bike. Just a clutch lever is $300. I went with the BMW btw. Then someone vandalized it trying to steal it within the same month of me buying it. It's costing me $10000 just to repair the ignition and the left fairings bc BMW charges insane prices for parts and labor. That's what I wish I knew before I bought it
I respectively disagree. I brought a 2018 R1 as a first bike and a beginner. All these youtube videos had this tone. It depends on the rider. I’m 6’0 225 so I wasn’t going for a 600. Honestly believe with newer bikes with quick shifter and ABS a respective beginner will be fine. The bike has the power and a new rider doesn’t have to shift as much. To me the most difficult thing about riding is maneuvering the clutch in traffic. This is much more difficult with a 600. The R1 engine braking sucks and you’ll need to get an ecu flash for a smoother power delivery. I’ve had my bike for 6 years and no accidents (knock on wood). Any motorcycles are dangerous and need to be respected. But if you can fit the bike you can ride it. Take your time and get training and work on your skill every time you ride. Ride your ride thats it. Some people I ride with on 600s can smoke me because they have more skills or they take risk I don’t. This bike doesn’t have too much power,,, not such thing. Youll get use to the power quick. The problem with R1 is the power is delayed and the bike isn’t that quick in the lower end of the power band. But when it comes on it punch hard at the top and you’ll catch anybody. The R1 has superior handling and really earns its money at the top end and in corners. It really is a track bike. I ride in the dangerous street of Philadelphia and this bike can be ridin fine. But this machine requires allot of mental stamina you have to stay focus while riding.
1000cc are crazy powerful, but most 600cc sports sit more aggressive than their bigger brother. My 2023 r1 seating position is more comfortable than my 2020 Yamaha R6.
if you took the ergos and performance of this bike if it fit somebody and it had a 250cc engine you would say its good for a beginner, and D mode is pretty much that. and when its time to go a little faster that new rider already would have the advantage of the seat time and the new bike learning curve would be gone. If you can have the disipline keeping the power down for a few months then yes new riders just get the R1, all the rider aids included unlike a typical beginners bike, if you keep it in good shape you'll have tons of resale value and if you want to tinker with it and dump money into it you'll smile every time you rev the engine.
Lets say i have been riding bikes for 8years or more like i've learnt riding a bike when i was 5th grade(11yr old) and now iam 21 and iam graduating, i have my own bike (200cc) also I have riding experience on 350-400cc bikes and had riding experience over 50000 kms, and iam 6'2" height (187cms) and i absolutely love crossplane and v4 roaring sounds....is the R1 good for me?
@@Gg66226 As long as you control the throttle very well, have good idea of the sensitivity of the throttle of a full fledged race bike, you should be good. Begin at Mode D and Pwr 4.
a beginner has no problem driving a yamaha r1, know several who are total freshers with a new certificate, zero problem. The most dangerous thing is 40-50 year old men who think they are motogp drivers.. and what happens? most accidents are men aged 40-50.I took a license on a heavy motorbike, never ridden a light motorbike, tried a moped once. first new motorcycle I bought was a brand new GSXR1000 200hp
I’ve been riding since 2019 and I started out on a 2019 Yamaha R3 and then made a terrifying jump to a 2022 Harley Davidson Low rider S with the 117 so I made a jump from a 321cc to a 2000cc bike and have been riding my Harley and maxed it out many times on corners etc for the past 2 years. I know my Harley needs a friend tho and I miss having a crotch rocket but I know I couldn’t buy a crotch rocket less than a liter bike again. So I’m considering buying either a new Yamaha R1 or a mid 2000’s R1. My Harley IS NOT A BEGINNER BIKE NOR IS A R1!!! If you don’t have the experience time or money to fix a Liter bike do not buy one because you WILL crash learning it and it’s just suicide at that point.
I absolutely love the R1's looks, the sound though, just not for me. Half of my riding experience is the joy of hearing the exhaust notes... Gsx-r 1000r is what makes me happy.
Definitely yes. These litre class bikes are not for beginners. Heck! Not even D390 D250 even for someone who is just starting to learn riding motorcycles. And we all remember you coming with Mael on your R1 to those G2Gs 😌 You even gave a ride to my wife after some rock concert
I dont think a 1000cc is over kill if you been ridin alomg time. An you get alot more tech with 1000ccs your not getting on 600s. Maybe some on the newer r7s or gsx 8r. I personally had higher hopes for the r7 but it just didnt have enough ass an the brakes were horrible. I think i might get the gsx 8r tho they seem to being doung good. Have to test drive one.
40+ years of riding. More than half a million kilometres of street bikes. I believe that a 1000cc is overkill. I do not need an R1. Also, the R7 is not a Supersports motor. It is the motor of an MT07. No reason for it to ride like a Supersports.
Here is why you should buy the Yamaha R1: 1. The Crossplane Crank sound is ridiculous. 2. The front end looks sick. 3. Saying you have an R1 just sounds cool. 4. The tail is mesmerizing. 5. Although it may not be the fastest 1k cc bike out there, it is still fast as all get out, as all 1k cc's are. 6. You will be really cool. 7. 600cc's is cool, but 1000 cc's is cooooler...it's not too much power, it's not enough! 8. Who cares about seat height, lower it, geezus.
Yest 1000cc is overkill for sure but i do not ride 1000cc only because it has all the power i will need at some moment. It is a completely different than 600. The engine feels better, you dont have to screem it all the time to get the power. Aso if you are tall guy, 600 feels even like smaller bike than beginner 250. They are too compact. 1000cc is much more stable but a bit heavy and its weight is definitellly there when you go on mountin roads and try to slow down in hard corners. There is nothing better than crossplain yamaha r1 :) This is why i would like to aford it even i have paralell 4 :) 1000cc fireblade which i like. I have long experience on motorcycles and would say if someone just starts on motorcycling - get 250 single cylinder, you will not be dissapointed and you could do with it whatever you do usually do even on 1000cc. I would like to be younger and start again on a small single cyclinder sport bike - swetest years of my life :)
yup, it’s comical overkill to buy an R1 if you’re not looking to take it to the track. I’m perfectly happy with my R7, it’s more than enough for every reasonably possible use case, city, highway, twisties, whatever you throw at it.
@@KrishnenduKes now this is an interesting question, never been asked before about locations regarding motorcycles, but i am really looking forward to hear your advice, i live in Bahrain, yeah a lot of ppl have no clue where it is but it is known for those who follow F1 races.
I got an R1 as my first bike with no prior motorcycle experience as long as you take your time with it and respect the motorcycle as my grandfather told me you ride like lightning you’re gonna crash like thunder. It is overkill though lol you’re right about that to the tee it’s extremely overkill.
I always tell newbies to start on nakeds, those are great bikes bc theyre comfy and really easy to turn without all the mental distractions of uncomfortable ergos and harder slow speed turns
Understandable. But you putting fear in people who are beginners.! I started of on a zx14r stretched lower fbo.! Its all about response and confidence and respecting the bike. Just because you was scared and didn’t start off on a 1k cc bike don’t discourage others.!
I sell motorcycles for a living. I will not sell a 14R or a litre bike to a beginner. I have to sleep at night. Not all people are like you. I have been riding for 45+ years. I prefer to err on the cautious side.
If you can wheelie an R1 then you can ride it! 😂 definitely not a beginners bike. Seriously its better to learn from a low cc bike that you can toy around rather than start on a 1000cc and get overwhelmed by its power.
That's a good idea for most folks. But in my 43 years of riding, never wanted to put an after market exhaust on any motorcycle. I'm just not into exhausts.
@@KrishnenduKes Hey if you like it as it is, that is all that matters! Ride it and enjoy it man ✌ but at least consider putting anti-theft security system on it
@@damonreliga3129 With the increasing amount of speed cameras on the streets, I am not going too fast on the street anyway. Oh, btw, I like to keep things legal.
@@KrishnenduKes then yeah u wouldn’t need one then,, why I ride 1000cc I like the speed have a 600 for the track but lately I haven’t been track riding much mostly just street
@@damonreliga3129 If it is a track with long straights, the 1000 comes into play. Like the BIC near New Delhi, 1.2 km back straight. You can hit 300 there.
I started on a 600cc I could’ve started on a 1000cc you just have to be smart lots of dumbass kids get these 1k bikes not mature and you know the rest. I still have my 2008 gsxr 600 I bought back new in 08 now I’m getting a second bike R1 or bmws1000rr it’s just the rider who makes the bike connection.
I think you're wrong. Now lets put this in perspective that i won't recommend a R1 for an immature ni a un iresponsable person. Mostly its a trotle things and some pratice. My first bike was a R1 and never had any issue cause i knew the capability of the bike. I already ask the question to a motorcycle instructor. He anwer the same thing. Not about the engin power but your maturity.
@@bladerunnerv Bravo pour la R1 comme première moto. Mais moi, je préfère dormir tranquil la nuit. Donc, je ne vendrai jamais une telle moto à un débutant.
@@KrishnenduKes Je n’ai aucune mérite à part d’être mature. Croyez- vous qu’une 600cc soit moins dangereux? Il peuvent atteindre 240-260 km/h…si le débutant fait le fou avec ça moto c’est qu’il est tout simplement un idiot. Et ne croyez pas que je suis le seul à commencer avec une 1000cc .. Qu’importe la force du moteur ça n’a aucun lien. Soit on prends un temps pour pratiquer et connaître la moto soit on fait l’idiot et on se met à risque.
@@bladerunnerv En théorie, c'est bon. En réalité, d'après mon expérience, c'est bien plus difficile de commencer à conduire une moto du genre R1. Ce n'est pas qu'une question de puissance de moto mais il y a d'autres paramètres, le poids, la hauteur de selle, la hauteur de pose pieds, la position de guidon, du corps, le freinage, la suspension ... tout cela peut empêcher d'un débutant total d'apprécier le plaisir d'une moto. C'est pour ça que je recommande toujours que l'on commence avec une petite et si on aime, on progresse aux grosses cylindrées.
That is awesome! Good for you. I am 5,6 too, (165cms) and I have been riding various iterations of R1 for 19 years. I did not have problems either. But there are a lot of folks who at my height do have problems.
