posted March 07, 2004 03:52 PM
I got to sit on a new R1. It is a nice looking bike. But I would like for someone to measure something for me. I have a '98 R1. When looking at the new R1, the back of the tank is obvously slimmer. Yamaha says the '04 is 3 inches narrower at the back of the frame. HOWEVER, where my knees fit the bike, it felt exactly like my '98 R1. Certainly not Ducati skinny. Of course, I do "ride the tank." Anyone have access to a new one and an old one to check? By the way, I did not like the split gas tank look, especially since it is two different colors. The seat is skinny at the front and I was concerned that it might be a little less comfortable on longer rides.
quote:I got to sit on a new R1. It is a nice looking bike. But I would like for someone to measure something for me. I have a '98 R1. When looking at the new R1, the back of the tank is obvously slimmer. Yamaha says the '04 is 3 inches narrower at the back of the frame. HOWEVER, where my knees fit the bike, it felt exactly like my '98 R1. Certainly not Ducati skinny. Of course, I do "ride the tank." Anyone have access to a new one and an old one to check? By the way, I did not like the split gas tank look, especially since it is two different colors. The seat is skinny at the front and I was concerned that it might be a little less comfortable on longer rides.
Honestly in my opinion when sitting on both the R1 and 10R the R1 was more comfortable. But that isn't the reason I'm going for a 10R. The new R6 was waaaaay more comfortable than my 636, especally in terms of rough suspension rides but it its not my daily driver and I can tough out long rides on it.
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
Posts: 10623
posted April 17, 2004 11:09 PM
we spoke the truth and it appears the magazines agree ____________ “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.”
-George Orwell
Needs a life
living life, and loving it.
Posts: 7981
posted April 20, 2004 12:44 PM
Sport Rider just voted it best 1000cc sport bike this year of the top 4....woo hooooo
____________
When in doubt, lean farther and go faster....
posted April 20, 2004 02:00 PM
dude.. you had yours.. you didnt buy it.... now someone else is enjoying it.... what do you care anyways? you have your land-yacht to yacht around in ____________ What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
Moderator
Please... speak to the hand.
Posts: 3212
posted June 16, 2004 05:58 PM
post whore
____________
There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.
-Ernest Hemingway
Moderator
Please... speak to the hand.
Posts: 3212
posted June 17, 2004 07:26 AM
I would give it two thumbs up but I'm holding onto the grips for dear life. Best I not take my hands off.
____________
There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.
-Ernest Hemingway
posted January 12, 2005 08:46 PM
A flashback....I had to go back and read this whole thread for old time sake.....I REALLY enjoyed doing this.....one day, maybe again.
HOME
NEW TOPIC
posted March 07, 2004 03:52 PM
posted June 17, 2004 05:31 PM
