R1 2009

[Chubb]

any1 gotten it?

hows e new engine?

[WawanAprilia]

Sweet as hell .. Be prepared to go to hell when u rode it ya ...

[firefox87]

the new engine sound is orgasmic! trust me! it's much better than r1 2008 model. i turned from an r1 critic to an r1 lover from 2009 onwards. let's just say r1 is included in my wishlist of dream bikes. and she looks so sexy! i love the new eyes, so alluring! and the body shape is more streamlined, rightly proportioned at the strategic places. if you want to buy a litre bike, get this bike if money is not a problem to you.

[Quincy]

i got the price list from Hong Leong & brand new R1 09 is approximately 29K without insurance & R6 09 comes to R1 pricing... :sweat:

 

as mention by firefox87, get this bike if money is not an issue.

[ramen71]

those bike for track oriented personnel,normal riding and touring,for that kind

of price u got a bunch of luxury bike with some features.eg.gtr1400,haya.zzr1400,fjr.

[Baal]

Read that for 09 model, the firng order is not evenly timed. ( normally in line 4 engines are )

 

Could it be like Rossi's M1, whereby although its an inline 4, the firing order is like a V4?

[samurai8410]

Sweet as hell .. Be prepared to go to hell when u rode it ya ...

 

looks like a setan has escaped hell! once u sit on the bike, thats it.... u r a changed man!

[Aie]

and she looks so sexy! i love the new eyes, so alluring! and the body shape is more streamlined, rightly proportioned at the strategic places. if you want to buy a litre bike, get this bike if money is not a problem to you.

The eyes remind me of Wall-E. The body is top heavy in front with short, stubby exhausts at the back. From the side view, it doesn't look good. Not aerodynamic at all. Though I got issues with the look, the 09 R1 technology is ...

[firefox87]

but if you compare between 08 model and 09 model, don't tell me that the R1 never improve its looks! maybe we should be given the chance to test this on a track or something. then can know whether it's aerodynamically better or not.

[Wayang]

i juz saw the real thing today.. looks wicked.. last time when the pictures came out i was condemnin it to hell.. but i'm changed after seeing it in the flesh..

[samurai8410]

i think its more on the inside.... the beast in side it.. not the outter beast hehe

[Baal]

but if you compare between 08 model and 09 model, don't tell me that the R1 never improve its looks! maybe we should be given the chance to test this on a track or something. then can know whether it's aerodynamically better or not.

 

 

not sure about the aerodynamics part but claims are that the new firing order of the 2009 R1 , ( somewhat V4 style ) will make it easier to lay the all those horses to the tarmac.

 

Think thats why up to 600cc super sports ( whereby the power is not so overwhelming, most use in line 4 ( that fires like an inline 4) eg, Gsxr 600, Cbr 600, R6.

 

But when it comes to 1000cc ( moto gp now 800cc), Honda used a V4/V5, Yamaha uses an inline 4 BUT fires like a V4. And suzuki uses a V4 too, the GSVR. Not sure about kawa though..

[biting_point]

heard it over dam last night.. sounds really different and definately doesnt sound like a inline-4 to me.. more of a V4 engine..

 

but the price kills..

[heyjezza]

looks like a setan has escaped hell! once u sit on the bike, thats it.... u r a changed man!

 

who the hell is setan?

 

 

 

[kmax]

who the hell is setan?

 

 

 

 

his cousin ?

[kmax]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6404/rossismoke2d.jpg

[endlessloop]

Go get the latest issue of Bike Magazine (UK origin).

It compares the 4 litre bikes: R1, Fireblade, GSX and ZX10. It also shares reviews of the R1 and all the other 3 bikes.

 

I have rode before inline 4 sportsbike and V4 (Pan and VFR). I got to tell you that for maximising grip, V4 is the way to go. The 09 R1 has firing interval like VFR (V4). The innovation is not expensive to make. I think this will be the wave for the future.

 

Based on the review, yes the R1 sounds great. But the Honda still comes up top in the review for very typical Honda Fireblade reasons: a strong mid-range (most often used by road riders and track), smooth suspension and going faster using the same rider effort.

[kmax]

Go get the latest issue of Bike Magazine (UK origin).

It compares the 4 litre bikes: R1, Fireblade, GSX and ZX10. It also shares reviews of the R1 and all the other 3 bikes.

 

I have rode before inline 4 sportsbike and V4 (Pan and VFR). I got to tell you that for maximising grip, V4 is the way to go. The 09 R1 has firing interval like VFR (V4). The innovation is not expensive to make. I think this will be the wave for the future.

 

Based on the review, yes the R1 sounds great. But the Honda still comes up top in the review for very typical Honda Fireblade reasons: a strong mid-range (most often used by road riders and track), smooth suspension and going faster using the same rider effort.

 

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/3440/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Superbike-Smackdown-VI-Track.aspx

 

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2009-superbikes-smackdown-track.jpg

 

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/ADMIN/images/09superbike_scores_track.jpg

[KeraKing]

wow.. steam sia see the 2009 repsol fireblade

 

does the 2009 r1 comes with traction control yet?

[MIGHTY MAX]

How come the price of 2009 R1 is Expensive nearly$32k as in Australia just $19999 + otr

Even the Ducati 1198 cost ard $34k+ otr Aussie

KTM RC8R ard $25+otr Aussie

[WawanAprilia]

How come the price of 2009 R1 is Expensive nearly$32k as in Australia just $19999 + otr

Even the Ducati 1198 cost ard $34k+ otr Aussie

KTM RC8R ard $25+otr Aussie

tax perhaps ??

[firefox87]

for all the hype over r1 2009 model, and it sucks compared to the rest? oh well..

[QuaXum]

was at the bridge ytd night as usual waiting for some friends before heading to jb, suddenly, theres this ghost rider looking bike that sounds really sweet! it was lightning fast! and the sound. omfg. sweet as hell! i've nv like sportsbikes before, but this is exceptional!

[ahcongie]

09 low and mid really have the power feel like riding a rocket 1!

[bntyl]

for all the hype over r1 2009 model, and it sucks compared to the rest? oh well..

 

yeah. but that's just one review. but in singapore, the most practical class2 bike i think would be honda.