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posted September 17, 2005 09:34 AM
 Edited By: Editor on 17 Sep 2005 11:05
The 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1SP
 The official 2006 R1 release, accompanied by beautiful photographs of this refined liter bike. Enjoy...
2006 YZF-R1
A masterpiece refined
More than any other motorcycle, he R1 has become synonymous with awe-inspiring engine performance and remarkable handling qualities. Yet, at the same time as being one of the world's premier large-capacity supersport machines, the Yamaha R1 has also established a reputation for being one of the most stylish and beautifully-finished motorcycles that money can buy - in any category.
On the race track the YZF-R1 has been quick to make its presence felt, and in 2004 the R1 won three major titles - the AMA Superstock Championship, the European Superstock Championship, and the FIM World Endurance Championship.
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R1 riders have also performed strongly in the prestigious All Japan Championships, and the R1 was victorious in the Isle of Man TT aces n the world's toughest road circuit. More recently the YZF-R1 had an impressive victory in the 2005 4-hour race of Le Mans and took its debut race win in the 2005 World Superbike Championship, underlining he machine 's ability to win at the very highest level.
2006 R1. The Human Touch
The development goals of the R1 have always been the same since day one: to create the definitive high performance supersport motorcycle with class-leading engine and chassis technology combined with aggressive and distinctive styling, hat delivers the ultimate riding experience and unrivalled cornering performance.
Yamaha has always been an innovative and forward-looking company, and for these reasons the R1 development team are constantly striving for an even higher degree of perfection. When he fourth generation YZF-R1 was launched it immediately set new standards for cornering, performance and styling, and the wide range of engine and chassis changes introduced for 2006 are designed to enhance the R1 experience even further. The higher powered engine and more agile
chassis are sure to underline the R1's unrivalled cornering performance and handling qualities on secondary roads - and will undoubtedly reinforce its reputation as the most exciting and rewarding supersport machine.
All these developments are the result of Yamaha's ongoing research and development programme, in which the R1 has been constantly pushed to the limit by our factory test riders. It is their input that has helped to make the latest model feel and perform the way it does, and it underlines how human sensitivity has played a key role in forming the distinctive character of the R1.
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Source: Yamaha Motor Corp.
   
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posted September 17, 2005 10:19 AM
i see red x's!
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posted September 17, 2005 10:21 AM
freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek
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posted September 17, 2005 10:32 AM
he's still sleeping.....
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posted September 17, 2005 10:32 AM
zzzzzzzzzz
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posted September 17, 2005 10:42 AM
werks now!
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posted September 17, 2005 12:27 PM
Yummy.
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posted September 17, 2005 12:38 PM
I'd do one.
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posted September 17, 2005 01:33 PM
Why couldn't kawi do the 10R exhaust like that? Oh well.
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posted September 17, 2005 02:13 PM
I'm not sure about the black and gold. It looks 77 Trans-Am ish.
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posted September 17, 2005 03:09 PM
Edited By: lizard on 17 Sep 2005 16:14
This is the 06 R1 I like.
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posted September 19, 2005 02:57 AM
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This is the 06 R1 I like.
+1 That would be the LE. Local dealer has an 05 w/Yosh slip ons and aftermarket screen
for $12,800 non negotiable. I'd hate to see what he's asking for one of those....
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posted September 19, 2005 09:55 AM
i really don't know why every manufacturer doesnt offer a package liek that as an option. i'm willing to bet alot of people would pony up for it, save themselves a bunch of money and work adding those bits themselves later on.
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posted September 19, 2005 12:20 PM
I owned the one on the left, except it was silver/blue and it had two more # 2's on it! TZ750.
320 lbs and 145 hp of 4 cylinder two stroke animal! 
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posted September 19, 2005 10:50 PM
Edited By: trenace on 19 Sep 2005 23:51
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i really don't know why every manufacturer doesnt offer a package liek that as an option. i'm willing to bet alot of people would pony up for it, save themselves a bunch of money and work adding those bits themselves later on.
I agree. I wish Kawasaki did limited editions. It would be very smart business.
For the customer, as you say it's much less expensive to buy the Special Editions than to buy the stock bike and then buy the same Marchesinis, Ohlins, etc as aftermarket pieces.
For the manufacturer, it could well represent extra sales, could represent greater profit per sale, and adds prestige.
E.g., if say this year the standard bike comes in second in some comparos, but on the other hand the limited edition bike is viewed as awesome, it raises the image of the entire model. Even the guy buying only the standard bike takes pride in the success of the limited edition one, and further may imagine himself making those upgrades at a later date. Of course he could do so also without the existence of the limited edition, but without that, there's no magazine hype glorifying what the bike will do with the primo stuff on it or at least not to the same extent.
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posted June 12, 2006 09:31 AM
this is my favourite
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posted June 12, 2006 10:30 AM
That red is nice, but i still dont like the bike, It has some changes, but its like a face lift it still looks the same with some changes.
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posted June 12, 2006 10:40 AM
i like the look so it alrite for me but i rekon the look will change by 2010
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posted June 12, 2006 10:38 PM
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I'm not sure about the black and gold. It looks 77 Trans-Am ish.
it looks better when you see it in actoin
(not my favourite though i admitt)
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posted June 13, 2006 12:56 AM
That bike is beautiful.
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posted June 13, 2006 05:24 AM
someone agrees with me =D
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posted June 17, 2006 05:55 PM
I've got an '06 R1 SE and it's the perfect compliment to my zx-12.
The bike is amazing in the curves. Surgical if you will.
When I want to get nasty in the straight's I pull the 12 out.
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posted July 16, 2006 08:20 AM
I still havn't seen a 06 R1 SE on the road. WTF?
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posted July 17, 2006 02:46 PM
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I still havn't seen a 06 R1 SE on the road. WTF?
I did on July 4, in Colorado. I wonder if that person is on here?
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posted July 26, 2006 04:37 PM
I plead the Fifth if it involved speeding, breaking of laws or hooliganism of any type. 
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