Team-BHP - The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Back with a 'Big Bang'

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It's official.The all new 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 is here.

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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Home, information, info

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good info man!!!! loved the new looks!! especially the rear...looks killer!!! hope it will be a big bang in the market too!!! GO!!!!!!!!!YAMAHA!!!!

All the Specs of the 09 seem to be same compared to the 2008 R1, only difference of a longer bore and shorter stroke , and 09 weighs 30 kgs(Dry v/s wet weight?) more than 08 R1 , So will power be sacrificed?

2008 R1
2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specifications, specs, spec
2009 R1
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specifications, specs, spec

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Originally Posted by redrage (Post 981855)

Don't be so sure. They haven't given the power figures of the '09 and the bike has a new engine as well.

yes its a big bang entry, real mascular looks though not a appreciable chnage still its r1 has to be rocking
so In India we might get it next year (officialy)
Cheers
W.Ajay

looks wonderful :eek:

Anyone notice the price? 12,500$ that comes to about 5-6Lacs. Its 13lacs on road here :Frustrati

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Originally Posted by redrage (Post 981855)

Thats funny coz as years pass technology should help stuff get lighter.
30kg is too much. Typo?

In my opinion, the '09 R1 falls flat on its face when it comes to looks, especially when viewed from head on and front three-quarters. Looks bug-eyed (check pic). eecks, why did Yamaha had to do that and ruin one of the most beautiful bikes of all times.

That is one killer bike. The red line with the black makes it more attractive to look at.
Wudn't the price be a little more than the current R1?

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Originally Posted by maxj2005 (Post 982772)

That is one killer bike. The red line with the black makes it more attractive to look at.
Wudn't the price be a little more than the current R1?

it is! The 2008 R1 11.5lacs on road while the 2008 is 13.5 :Frustrati

Hidious.The the current 2008 R1 is way better to look at.seems they were too inspired by the new 1000RR.
Out of all the current superbikes i found the R1 the best of them all to look at.and now.eeeuh!

Despite all the shortcomings mentioned it will still be faster than the previous gen, no doubt because of high torque afforded by the unique firing order.

If it sounds anything like the motoGP M1, then expect a drop in sales.

The music is gone....and with it, the romance of the inline4 superbike. It sounds rough.