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

WiZ · 13th September 2008, 17:11

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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joe angelo · 13th September 2008, 23:32

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!!!!

redrage · 18th September 2008, 09:48

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

straight6 · 18th September 2008, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrage

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

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

a4_attitude · 18th September 2008, 17:33

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

Gregory · 18th September 2008, 18:00

looks wonderful

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

jkdas · 18th September 2008, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrage

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

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

doomsday · 18th September 2008, 19:06

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.

maxj2005 · 18th September 2008, 19:07

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?

Gregory · 18th September 2008, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxj2005

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

navpreet318 · 18th September 2008, 21:37

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!

Killer · 18th September 2008, 23:29

listen to it Video: See and hear the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action - Motorcycle News

ananthkamath · 19th September 2008, 00:12

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.

Mpower · 19th September 2008, 01:09

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.

ananthkamath · 19th September 2008, 03:12

I loved it. By itself it sounds good.

YouTube - Rossi testing the M1

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WiZ Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Back with a 'Big Bang' It's official.The all new 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 is here. Check - 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Home, information, info Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please note that it is now imperative for you to upload pictures directly to the Team-BHP Server. Click here (Uploading photographs directly to Team-BHP) to view our simple help article on uploading pictures. Last edited by Technocrat : 18th September 2008 at 17:15. Reason: See note in post
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13th September 2008, 23:32	#2
joe angelo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 101 Thanked: 28 Times	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!!!!
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18th September 2008, 09:48	#3
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 557 Thanked: 106 Times	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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18th September 2008, 17:33	#5
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	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
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Gregory BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 2 Times	looks wonderful Anyone notice the price? 12,500$ that comes to about 5-6Lacs. Its 13lacs on road here
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doomsday BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 424 Thanked: 59 Times	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. Attached Thumbnails
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maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 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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navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,286 Thanked: 3,165 Times	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!
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Killer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	listen to it Video: See and hear the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action - Motorcycle News
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19th September 2008, 00:12	#13
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	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.
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19th September 2008, 01:09	#14
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,734 Times View My Garage	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.
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