Test Rode a new R1
 

Did not like....

While the engine was cool and all, the bike was fairly heavy and the suspension needed to be setup correctly. I did like the A/B/C mode. Started out on standard, but the Race mode was much better, minus the twitchy on/off throttle response.

I'll stick to my ZX6r for the canyons.

I don't like how hot the exhaust gets, feels like I'm roasting everytime I ride it.

How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys

However, if you are 5'9 and all torso you will find the R1 to be uncomfortable.
did THAT research myself I did..

Definitely feels roomier than my cramped cbr cockpit, I can ride the R1 longer before I hurt than compared to my bike.

I'm more legs than torso. I have to basically lay on the tank to get to the bars on the new r1. I would probably never buy this generation for the street.

Why is it uncomfortable, and what inseam are you? I am 5'9" too, and like a 31" inseam

Bout the same.
It probably seemed bad at the time because I had just sat on a gsxr1k. That bike fit me like a glove.

Only thing about gsxrs I don't like is, their fuel tanks don't have a good "lip" on them. It's too far up, if it exists at all. The lip on the R6 is much better.

Yes, pretty comfortable. There is alot of room on this bike.

Gixxers fit me the best...prolly get a Gix 750 next. Or a 10r. redflip

So in what way was it uncomfortable? 5'9" 31 inseam isn't what I would call "all torso"......more like "normal"

It just didn't feel right after getting off the gsxr

You are now making me question my inseam

Let us know if it answers.

JC

I saw one ride by me on the highway, sounded like a v-twin but it was most certainly an R1. Twin - 2 bros carbon fiber cans. Sounded tits.

My friends 2011 R1 has the two brothers black series on it, I need to post a pic of his bike, we just finished putting it back together (he highsided following me through our favorite mountain roads)

Its looks and sounds sweet, I've actually put more miles on it than him since he has a broken collarbone. I love to ride it on occasion, but WOULD NOT buy one

Agreed.

From what I've seen, most of you don't actually commute on sportbikes, so the whole thing about comfort and heat isn't a big concern IMO.

I'd much rather have an R1 over the Honda or the Zuk.
The Kwak might be a different story though..... I'd have to compare.

I commute with mine 60 miles round trip to work and back.(for now)

1:01 = dipshit

The motard?

I guess.

Nice gear.

That is on Malibu Canyon in CA, but those bikes are still heavy in comparison. A 600 would eat them alive with equal riders.

Homeslice you would like a 1000rr...very refined bike and fits like a Gixxer 750.

If you want a liter bike, there's many reasons why Motorcyclist magazine picked the Ninja 1000 as Motorcycle of the Year.

I don't want one...but I would prolly consider the 10r as my first liter pick....Honda 2nd.

And what's with the mini-copter?