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

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

Summary:

Best super bike ever built

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

I have owned many big bore performance bikes. This is one of the best bikes ever built - looks great and is value for money.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th January, 2006