1998 Yamaha YZF-R1
Summary:
The most fun you can have with your pants on
Faults:
This bike has been completely faultless with no problems.
Some of the rubber parts are ageing. The last service replaced the fuel bowl o-rings, fuel tap kit (o-ring aged) fork seals leaking, rebuilt rear shock (rubber bits not sealing), braided front brake lines (old lines getting squishy).
General Comments:
First gear is amazing and frightening at the same time.
Handling much improved by narrower rear tyre (-10mm).
Add a few teeth to the rear sprocket for more wheelies and smiles.
Uncomfortable on long distances (wrists, back, butt).
Best brakes in the business, still.
Jekyll and Hyde engine. I commute to work every day, and it's so smooth and civilised. On Sundays I can still ride a racebike.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd December, 2007