Saturday, July 31, 2010

Yamaha YZF-R1


If I were to ever get a motorcycle, I would definitely get this bike. The looks are very appealing; razor sharp. And if you look from the side, it looks like a monster swallowing the tire. It received the prestigious 2009 Motorcycle of the Year award from Motorcyclist Magazine.

1st Model: 1998-1999
2nd Model: 2000-2001
3rd Model: 2002-2003
4th Model: 2004-2005
5th Model: 2006
6th Model: 2007-2008
7th Model: 2009-2010

Yamaha created this bike in 1998 as a sport bike/super bike. It has a top speed of 186 MPH. The newer models are fitted with a in-line 4 cylinder engine that produces about 130 bhp at the wheels. 6 speed transmission. 998cc (1L), liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves). This bike also features Yamaha's Chip Controlled Throttle.

MSRP (from official Yamaha Website):
$13,290 (Raven) Available from September 2009
$13,290 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from September 2009
$13,290 (Pearl White) Available from September 2009

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