This is my all time fav bike. This gen r1, especially in black. I used to ride with a guy who had one back when i was a new rider. Needless to say I couldn't keep up with him. But i always admired how gorgeous his bike was. 10 years later and now im an experienced rider and i know a lot about motorcycles, and still nothing has come out as sexy as this bike. Maybe the panigale.... maybe...but definitely nothing else on two wheels is as sexy as this gen r1, to me. Not even the newer r1s. Now im on my 3rd bike and still haven't got my hands on an r1 but its definitely bucket list lol
Facts, 100% agree, just got one last week, rode it made me feel like a kid again dreaming of riding, fixing it up so I can ride now (small chip in crank case) but man it's so sexy and nice last guy got candy paint done on it 🤤 nothing new compares
i love my r1 i have a 2008 r1 ,ecu has a tune in it ,mid pipe and yoshi on the back it makes about 200 hp , and im not done modifing yet ,im gonna go through the motor and build it for 300 hp n/a
For the sheer insanity of what it can put you through, the 2007/08 R1 is just so easy to ride. Such a sweet bike to get on with most of the time. The motor absolutely kills above 8k, it starts to wail like a siren at that rpm, then it shifts to real angry snarl around 10k, and from 12k it’s downright furious. The power from 9k on makes your spine tingle as you hold onto the clip-ons. Overall, the engine makes it clear you should absolutely not mess with this motorcycle unless you really know what you’re doing. Sadly - I didn’t, and I had to sell it. It is docile enough for almost anyone to ride, but it allows you to tap into the levels of performance only very few are ready for and can competently handle. I loved it, loved hearing it come onto that 8k wail again and again, loved the Kayaba fork, loved the brakes, the way it was so stable and easy to handle, the seat was comfy enough, it was even suitable for long rides. But under all that I constantly felt like it merely put up with me. Also, the pace that flatters the 4C8 is so far out, you are always in danger of not just losing your license but ending up in prison outright. And it will gladly take you there in 3 - 4 seconds - it wants to take you into that zone and show you what it can do. TLDR: It’s meth. Don’t do meth
For clarity - I owned mine for 3 years, put on braided lines, race pads, 1-down front sprocket and 1-up rear sprocket, full MIVV exhaust, ECU reflash, Gilles rear sets, lots of ASV / Evotech stuff too. Got sag adjusted to my weight, actively played with suspension settings (fork and shock are both honestly first class). I tracked it loads, loved it too. In the end the 4C8 was just too raw, too hardcore to work as a street bike, or an only bike. It’s such an explosive machine I felt bad holding it back tbh. Would I buy it again? 200%, in fact, I’m on autotrader right now looking for one. There’s loads of newer bikes which are just better (been looking at ST 1200RS, BMW M1000R, Tuono, RSV4 etc etc) but they’re all like drinking really posh instant coffee, when you can have meth instead.
I've ridden newer R1's and I've found them much better for street riding. Electronic aids and triple the low end torque! The older R1's have a very peaky power band. Which I find more enjoyable, but harder to ride for sure.
Wicked video man ! I am a dirt rider myself but tend to keep it on three wheels. Will eventually get a street legal bike myself tho I currently have a Yz400f converted into a threewheeer
I had the original 98, now on the 05. The styling on the 07, 08, is somewhat of a characture, of the previous. The 4 valve engine is very powerfull, but the bike also gained weight. Nothing like the first gen cross planes though.
An 08 or a raven 09 ? Both stock both one owner from new both perfect low miles condition what to buyl Had 2x 5v . Came with so many smiles yet so many issues over those 7yrs 4c8 is a beast but yamaha never admited all the issues revolving 5v and 4c8 motors 14b reviews say is more reliable? What should i do🤣 And yes r1 they jump well🤣🤣 im into dirt since 7 myself (now 33) .
Hi, Could you comment on the heat dissipation from the bike and would you recommend a R1 for a hot and humid condition . I am from india and the 07-08 R1 has been a childhood dream Thanks
It doesn’t bother me, even on a hot day. Though at speed the aerodynamics of the bike make it so the heat stays around your legs. At our climate it’s a non-issue. Though super hot temps may be more uncomfortable. No worse than any other motorcycle though!
It runs hot - 70c in a 14c ambient temp my zx6r would be @ 63c today & it heads up quickly in traffic , although keep moving by filtering i haven't seen over 92c & it cools just as fast when you get going again
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This is my all time fav bike. This gen r1, especially in black. I used to ride with a guy who had one back when i was a new rider. Needless to say I couldn't keep up with him. But i always admired how gorgeous his bike was. 10 years later and now im an experienced rider and i know a lot about motorcycles, and still nothing has come out as sexy as this bike. Maybe the panigale.... maybe...but definitely nothing else on two wheels is as sexy as this gen r1, to me. Not even the newer r1s. Now im on my 3rd bike and still haven't got my hands on an r1 but its definitely bucket list lol
Facts, 100% agree, just got one last week, rode it made me feel like a kid again dreaming of riding, fixing it up so I can ride now (small chip in crank case) but man it's so sexy and nice last guy got candy paint done on it 🤤 nothing new compares
i love my r1 i have a 2008 r1 ,ecu has a tune in it ,mid pipe and yoshi on the back it makes about 200 hp , and im not done modifing yet ,im gonna go through the motor and build it for 300 hp n/a
For the sheer insanity of what it can put you through, the 2007/08 R1 is just so easy to ride. Such a sweet bike to get on with most of the time. The motor absolutely kills above 8k, it starts to wail like a siren at that rpm, then it shifts to real angry snarl around 10k, and from 12k it’s downright furious. The power from 9k on makes your spine tingle as you hold onto the clip-ons. Overall, the engine makes it clear you should absolutely not mess with this motorcycle unless you really know what you’re doing. Sadly - I didn’t, and I had to sell it. It is docile enough for almost anyone to ride, but it allows you to tap into the levels of performance only very few are ready for and can competently handle. I loved it, loved hearing it come onto that 8k wail again and again, loved the Kayaba fork, loved the brakes, the way it was so stable and easy to handle, the seat was comfy enough, it was even suitable for long rides. But under all that I constantly felt like it merely put up with me. Also, the pace that flatters the 4C8 is so far out, you are always in danger of not just losing your license but ending up in prison outright. And it will gladly take you there in 3 - 4 seconds - it wants to take you into that zone and show you what it can do.
TLDR: It’s meth. Don’t do meth
For clarity - I owned mine for 3 years, put on braided lines, race pads, 1-down front sprocket and 1-up rear sprocket, full MIVV exhaust, ECU reflash, Gilles rear sets, lots of ASV / Evotech stuff too. Got sag adjusted to my weight, actively played with suspension settings (fork and shock are both honestly first class). I tracked it loads, loved it too. In the end the 4C8 was just too raw, too hardcore to work as a street bike, or an only bike. It’s such an explosive machine I felt bad holding it back tbh.
Would I buy it again? 200%, in fact, I’m on autotrader right now looking for one. There’s loads of newer bikes which are just better (been looking at ST 1200RS, BMW M1000R, Tuono, RSV4 etc etc) but they’re all like drinking really posh instant coffee, when you can have meth instead.
The best R1. I'm going to get one.
Nice review! I'm looking at a beautiful, low mileage 07' R1 right now.. It seems like the older R1 are better for street riding
I've ridden newer R1's and I've found them much better for street riding. Electronic aids and triple the low end torque!
The older R1's have a very peaky power band. Which I find more enjoyable, but harder to ride for sure.
What’s considered low mileage for an R1?
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Wicked video man ! I am a dirt rider myself but tend to keep it on three wheels. Will eventually get a street legal bike myself tho I currently have a Yz400f converted into a threewheeer
never showed the bike
Agreed.
I just bought a new GoPro how did you get your audio so clear?
I had the original 98, now on the 05. The styling on the 07, 08, is somewhat of a characture, of the previous. The 4 valve engine is very powerfull, but the bike also gained weight. Nothing
like the first gen cross planes though.
An 08 or a raven 09 ?
Both stock both one owner from new both perfect low miles condition what to buyl
Had 2x 5v . Came with so many smiles yet so many issues over those 7yrs
4c8 is a beast but yamaha never admited all the issues revolving 5v and 4c8 motors
14b reviews say is more reliable?
What should i do🤣
And yes r1 they jump well🤣🤣 im into dirt since 7 myself (now 33) .
bought one with 41000mls and last owner changed all the oils every 2000mls and never broke down.
Yea what issues did u have??
Km/h, right?
Hi,
Could you comment on the heat dissipation from the bike and would you recommend a R1 for a hot and humid condition . I am from india and the 07-08 R1 has been a childhood dream
Thanks
It doesn’t bother me, even on a hot day. Though at speed the aerodynamics of the bike make it so the heat stays around your legs.
At our climate it’s a non-issue. Though super hot temps may be more uncomfortable.
No worse than any other motorcycle though!
It runs hot - 70c in a 14c ambient temp my zx6r would be @ 63c today & it heads up quickly in traffic , although keep moving by filtering i haven't seen over 92c & it cools just as fast when you get going again
It runs very very hot. Under seat Cans. I've ridden it, not bearable at slow speeds.
But I still want one.
What about the engines temperature while riding in city traffic conditions??
Had one and regret selling it 💯%
NEVER sell an R1, any R1, unless you really have to.
🏁🏁🏁
Coming from a 636r b1h this bike rides lush & comfy , even the mirrors 🪞 work 👌 - no elbows hogging the view
But its harder to thrash lol & as we all know. Thats were we reap the most reward , it's gona take some getting used too
my r1 is pretty clean
hey bro can changing bore kit makes run lik new engin ?
yeah youre almost rebuilding the entire engine