2009 Yamaha lineup will be release at 3pm EST on 8 Sep.

[Dave]

the half compression half rebound damping forks are gonna be interesting

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Dave

the half compression half rebound damping forks are gonna be interesting

CW says they've been doing it in MotoGP for a little while now.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Dave

the half compression half rebound damping forks are gonna be interesting

They first put it out on the 2nd gen FZ1...The suspesnion on that one wasn't as adjustable but I remember the damping and spring rates weren't good for the FZ1 and alot of folks went to scratching their heads as to how it could be better. I am sure the R1 components will be much higher quality...I think the European Black and Gold R1 is the hottest color scheme. It is available here only on the R6.

As for me my ego doesn't need a massage and I need a do-it -all bike more than I need 86 ft lbs of torque so the FZ6R is right up my alley! Of course you have to understand I owned 3 of the YZF600R's, so the do-it-all concept is my background as well.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by smileyman

They first put it out on the 2nd gen FZ1...The suspesnion on that one wasn't as adjustable but I remember the damping and spring rates weren't good for the FZ1 and alot of folks went to scratching their heads as to how it could be better. I am sure the R1 components will be much higher quality...I think the European Black and Gold R1 is the hottest color scheme. It is available here only on the R6.

As for me my ego doesn't need a massage and I need a do-it -all bike more than I need 86 ft lbs of torque so the FZ6R is right up my alley! Of course you have to understand I owned 3 of the YZF600R's, so the do-it-all concept is my background as well.

You in the market for a '09 FZ6R then?

Originally Posted by z06boy

I'll wait until I see one in person and actually sit on it/ride it before making judgement. I'm interested to see what the mags say about it when testing it also.

I'm not crazy about the initial pics BUT it may grow on me.

I didn't care for the C6 Z06 when it first came out but now I want one.

Did you see the write up that Superbike Planet did? I posted it on page 1 or 2 in this thread.

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Did you see the write up that Superbike Planet did? I posted it on page 1 or 2 in this thread.

Yes...actually was just reading that when you posted this. What I meant by mag test/articles is actual riding test as compared to the previous R1's. I'm looking forward to FastBikes...Superbike...or SportRider to thrash one and and compare it to the 07' - 08' like I have.

Thanks for the link.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Yes...actually was just reading that when you posted this. What I meant by mag test/articles is actual riding test as compared to the previous R1's. I'm looking forward to FastBikes...Superbike...or SportRider to thrash one and and compare it to the 07' - 08' like I have.

Thanks for the link.

I haven't read it yet, it doesn't mention any improvements compared to older models, like lack of midrange?

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by DLIT

I haven't read it yet, it doesn't mention any improvements compared to older models, like lack of midrange?

Well it claims this...

Originally pioneered in Yamaha's YZR-M1 MotoGP missile, crossplane technology puts each crank pin 90 degrees from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270-180-90-180 degrees.

This uneven order does something pretty radical. It actually helps the power build more smoothly. That means smooth-as-silk roll-on delivery out of the corners, with bagsful of torque, followed by very strong, high-rpm power. It's like having two engines in one: the low-rpm, torquey feel of a twin combined with the hyperkinetic, high-rpm power of an inline four. As a 2009 R1 rider, you'll enjoy more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction exiting corners.


Sounds good but the proof will be in the test.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Well it claims this...

Originally pioneered in Yamaha's YZR-M1 MotoGP missile, crossplane technology puts each crank pin 90 degrees from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270-180-90-180 degrees.

This uneven order does something pretty radical. It actually helps the power build more smoothly. That means smooth-as-silk roll-on delivery out of the corners, with bagsful of torque, followed by very strong, high-rpm power. It's like having two engines in one: the low-rpm, torquey feel of a twin combined with the hyperkinetic, high-rpm power of an inline four. As a 2009 R1 rider, you'll enjoy more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction exiting corners.


Sounds good but the proof will be in the test.

Sounds like a winner to me.