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

[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.

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by marko138

Totally off topic...but...I read about the ZR1 Vette...or Z something...634hp and 600 some odd ft lbs of torque! Unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Dave

its a ridiculously large supercharged v8 whats so hard to believe?

Originally Posted by marko138

Ok...not so unbelievable...as much as AWESOME.

back off topic for a second...what's unbelievable to me is that it is factory production. Unfortunately, it comes with a helluva price tag.
I'll be getting a new sportbike long before I get a new vette.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

back off topic for a second...what's unbelievable to me is that it is factory production. Unfortunately, it comes with a helluva price tag.
I'll be getting a new sportbike long before I get a new vette.

what amazes me is people will drop 100k on a car with such an awful interior

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Dave

what amazes me is people will drop 100k on a car with such an awful interior

Because of the styling and performance.

The interior is better but still not great.

I don't understand why people pay so much for Harley Davidson's...but they do.

[Gixxer1k]

Originally Posted by Dave

what amazes me is people will drop 100k on a car with such an awful interior

Same reason they drop viper money to get beat by shit for 1/4 the price... like ohhhh ummmm Jasons 300, lol.(He beat an NSX that day too, sorry dave, lol jk)