Hi All
I currently have a 2007 R1 which I love in many ways - the pull above 4k, the noise, the quality etc - but does not get ridden that often - i find the riding position quite uncomfortable for my shoulders and back after 30 or so mins. its also v noisy (have an Akra decat pipe, but stock cans) which means that i get a bit paranoid about opening it up in town or through villages. However, the R1 is absolutely amazing on track - this yr have been to Spa, Sstone, Rockingham, Lydden Hill and Oulton Park. Despite the volume, it does sound awesome for an inline 4 - deep and bassy noise - one of the magazines said that its as close to a ducati as an inline 4 can get.
Previously had a 2003 Blade, which was great, v reliable etc, but never that exciting to ride.
Thinking about getting a 2003 Mille (I just like the shape of the Mk1 bike) - RSVR or Edwards and just wondered how you think I might get on with it vs the Yam - from a performance and riding comfort perspective - but also handling, noise and suitability for track days.
Test rode a 2008 Fireblade - the engine felt a bit bland - v linear and not the most exciting noise (tho bike was not run in), tho the riding position was ace and the bike felt very manoeverable. I didnt want to give it back at the end of the test ride, but it felt like a much less aggressive / exciting bike than the R1. Also looks a bit cheapo in places in comparison.
Any thoughts much appreciated!
I currently have a 2007 R1 which I love in many ways - the pull above 4k, the noise, the quality etc - but does not get ridden that often - i find the riding position quite uncomfortable for my shoulders and back after 30 or so mins. its also v noisy (have an Akra decat pipe, but stock cans) which means that i get a bit paranoid about opening it up in town or through villages. However, the R1 is absolutely amazing on track - this yr have been to Spa, Sstone, Rockingham, Lydden Hill and Oulton Park. Despite the volume, it does sound awesome for an inline 4 - deep and bassy noise - one of the magazines said that its as close to a ducati as an inline 4 can get.
Previously had a 2003 Blade, which was great, v reliable etc, but never that exciting to ride.
Thinking about getting a 2003 Mille (I just like the shape of the Mk1 bike) - RSVR or Edwards and just wondered how you think I might get on with it vs the Yam - from a performance and riding comfort perspective - but also handling, noise and suitability for track days.
Test rode a 2008 Fireblade - the engine felt a bit bland - v linear and not the most exciting noise (tho bike was not run in), tho the riding position was ace and the bike felt very manoeverable. I didnt want to give it back at the end of the test ride, but it felt like a much less aggressive / exciting bike than the R1. Also looks a bit cheapo in places in comparison.
Any thoughts much appreciated!
