Test Rode a new R1
 

Did not like....

While the engine was cool and all, the bike was fairly heavy and the suspension needed to be setup correctly. I did like the A/B/C mode. Started out on standard, but the Race mode was much better, minus the twitchy on/off throttle response.

I'll stick to my ZX6r for the canyons.

I don't like how hot the exhaust gets, feels like I'm roasting everytime I ride it.

How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys

However, if you are 5'9 and all torso you will find the R1 to be uncomfortable.
did THAT research myself I did..

Definitely feels roomier than my cramped cbr cockpit, I can ride the R1 longer before I hurt than compared to my bike.

I'm more legs than torso. I have to basically lay on the tank to get to the bars on the new r1. I would probably never buy this generation for the street.

Why is it uncomfortable, and what inseam are you? I am 5'9" too, and like a 31" inseam

Bout the same.
It probably seemed bad at the time because I had just sat on a gsxr1k. That bike fit me like a glove.

Only thing about gsxrs I don't like is, their fuel tanks don't have a good "lip" on them. It's too far up, if it exists at all. The lip on the R6 is much better.

Yes, pretty comfortable. There is alot of room on this bike.