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2012 Yamaha R1 drops by £1300
By Visordown News on 22/11/2011 14:11:18
Yamaha cut the prices of five models for 2012 including over £1300 off the new R1
YAMAHA has cut the price on five of their models for 2012, including the flagship YZF-R1 superbike.The new-for-2012 R1, that features traction control, has a saving of £1340. Dropping to £11,999 from £13,399 on the previous model.Alongside the YZF-R
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Yamaha unveil 2009 YZF-R1
By Visordown News on 09/09/2008 09:08:48
Yamaha unleash their latest flagship sportsbike - the most technologically advanced R1 ever built
Yamaha's 2009 R1 is dripping with MotoGP technology Click pic to see the full galleryTHE NEW 2009 model YZF-R1 represents the most significant development in engine and chassis technology ever seen in the 11-year history of this legendary motorcycle
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Yamaha R1 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/10/2010 12:54:16
Niall takes the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 for a spin and delivers his review
Click to read: 2006 Yamaha R1 owners reviews, 2006 Yamaha R1 specs and to see the 2006 Yamaha R1 image gallery.THE R1 OOZES more class and style than any of the competition and on the road at least matches the opposition for performance and handling
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First pics: Eugene Laverty and the Yamaha R1
By Visordown News on 05/10/2010 15:09:26
Two-time World Supersport runner-up Eugene Laverty rides the Yamaha R1 WSB machine for the first time
EUGENE LAVERTY turned in his first laps getting to grips with the Sterilgarda Yamaha R1 around Magny-Cours.For 2011 Laverty, who finished second overall to Kenan Sofuoglu this year in World Supersport, will be making his rookie debut in superbike
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Big Bang Theory - Virgin Yamaha R1
By Tim Dickson on 29/07/2005 13:27:00
Big bang motors have arrived in BSB. Virgin Yamaha's R1 breaks the mould, not the rules
' concept to the world.Now the same sound can be heard in the UK, thanks to the out-on-a-limb inspiration of Rob McElnea's Virgin Mobile Yamaha team. Nicknamed the Scunthorpe Pig, Rob's big bang R1 has spiced up the British Superbike mix, generating interest
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Used Test: Haga's 2005 Yamaha R1
By James Whitham on 21/09/2010 10:32:20
Our very own James Whitham goes out on Noriyuki Haga's ultra-trick Yamaha R1 WSB racer - and finds out that things have changed a bit since his day...
thrust of development will be focused on handling. They need to make the bike physically easier to ride and be less aggressive on the tyres.Continue Whitham's ride of Haga's Yamaha R1 from 2005
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Retro File: 1998 Yamaha R1
By Visordown on 13/10/2010 14:16:46
Yamaha’s original R1 is, even by today’s standards, a gloriously fast and furious superbike. In 1998 it was staggering. Tempted? Here’s everything you need to know about buying, owning and riding this modern classic
Click to read: Yamaha R1 owners reviews, Yamaha R1 specs and to see the Yamaha R1 image gallery.HistoryYamaha managed to keep the fact they were building a 1000cc superbike to kick the FireBlade’s arse very quiet. In charge of the project was a
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Road Test: 2004 Yamaha R1 vs. 2007 Yamaha R1
By Niall Mackenzie on 26/05/2008 20:44:57
Yamaha's YZF-R1 goes head-to-head with itself in a bitter, old-versus-new family feud. Niall Mackenzie splits the difference in sunny southern Spain.
Yamaha launched the 2004 R1 under the banner 'Excitement Intensified.' The previous model had been accused of losing the spice of the ground-breaking 1998 bike, and Yamaha wanted to once again stamp its authority on the litre class. But in the same
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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 launch report videos
By Niall Mackenzie on 18/01/2009 12:56:23
Niall Mackenzie reports back from the launch of the all-new 2009 Yamaha R1 at Eastern Creek, Australia
I'VE just ridden the all-new 2009 R1 at the Eastern Creek circuit in Australia, and what can I tell you? It's an awesome machine. Please check out the videos below for more insight.It seems like we've been waiting forever for the 2009 Yamaha R1
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First Ride: 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/03/2008 17:01:39
Yamaha's project leader for the new R1 was a chap called Yoshikazu Koike, and his brief was just two words: "jinba atai." Confused?
it down. Then I read it back and realised I was still none the wiser. Damn. A few beers and a lot of chat with Yamaha's PR staff later I'd cracked it - the aim with the new R1 was to create fusion, to bring rider and machine together in perfect harmony
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