2009 R1...Anyone Rode One...Write up?

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Trip

The new R1 isn't exactly very "pretty" either. Matter of fact it is downright fugly with the headlights and fat ass.

Anyone else seeing this?

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Get the CBR

I would also take the CBR.....

[Trip]

Even though it's ugly, the R1 is suppose to be one badass mother fucker, which is a big plus. The cbr is suppose to be better for street riding though, so you got to choose whats important.

[Dave]

all i know is theres at least three guys on the 10r forum that "traded up" to the r1 and went right back in less than a week

[tached1000rr]

I'm working on a write up comparing my current 2004 CBR 1000RR to the 09 R1 and also a 07 R1 to the 09, hope to have it done by this week's end....

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Dave

all i know is theres at least three guys on the 10r forum that "traded up" to the r1 and went right back in less than a week

why?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I'm working on a write up comparing my current 2004 CBR 1000RR to the 09 R1 and also a 07 R1 to the 09, hope to have it done by this week's end....

Ahh....cool. Can't wait.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Dave

all i know is theres at least three guys on the 10r forum that "traded up" to the r1 and went right back in less than a week

The real reason I like the R1 is the bike fits me perfectly. Seat to handlebars is VG without having to slide back on the seat or get pushed forward. I'll have to sit on the 1000rr again cause I'd rather have that (much cheaper and lighter), but the R1 sounds cool as hell.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Trip

Even though it's ugly, the R1 is suppose to be one badass mother fucker, which is a big plus. The cbr is suppose to be better for street riding though, so you got to choose whats important.

My street riding is aggressive...we only ride a small amount of road...then also track on occasin. Not concerned about long distance anything.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The real reason I like the R1 is the bike fits me perfectly. Seat to handlebars is VG without having to slide back on the seat or get pushed forward. I'll have to sit on the 1000rr again cause I'd rather have that (much cheaper and lighter), but the R1 sounds cool as hell.

Ugh, I don't see how it "fits" anyone. I had to push away from the tank after EVERY bump. Between that and holding my legs away from the heat, I felt pretty silly.