YAMAHA R1

The launch model Yamaha YZF-R1 was available either in white-on-red or in blue. Early models were subject to a worldwide recall for a clutch problem. Yamaha today describes the launch of the R1 as the true value of "Kando." The 1999 R1 saw only minor changes apart from paint and graphics. Notable improvements were a redesigned gear change linkage and the gear change shaft length which was increased for better gear shifting. Fuel tank reserve capacity was reduced from 5.5 l (1.2 imp gal; 1.5 US gal) to 4.0 l (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal), while the total fuel tank capacity was unchanged at 18 l (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal). A second worldwide recall was issued for 1998 and early 1999 models to change a coolant hose clamp under the fuel tank which could come loose under hard use.tests of the 1998 model year YZF-R1 yielded a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.96 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 160 km/h) of 5.93 seconds, a 1/4 mile time.

This is such a great bike compared to others. I know that they can be expensive at times. But if you are a motorcycle lover, then the YAMAHA R1 is for you, you can't go wrong with this bike. 

In 2000, Yamaha introduced a series of changes to improve the bike, plus minor changes to the body work to allow for better long-duration ride handling. The R1 was an excellent bike to ride on short runs, but due to its quick handling was not a favorite long-ride bike. Yamaha's main design goal was to sharpen the preexisting bike and not redesign it. Even so they instituted over 150 changes in hopes of making an already light, sleek and mean motorcycle even lighter, sleeker and meaner. For example, even with the addition of the new Air Induction System, which weighs four pounds, the overall weight of the bike is down five pounds to 414 lb (188 kg) dry. At 127.8 bhp (95.3 kW) at the rear wheel

Doing this simple change made the R1 obsolete. I definitely recommend this bike. I have the Raven and i wouldn't trade it for the world! Ride On people.