2004 Yamaha YZF-R1: MotorcycleDaily.com First Ride
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To achieve a rather amazing redline of 13,750 rpm (a full 2,000 rpm higher than last year's motor):Q:Q:Q
US MSRP of $10,599:Q:Q
wow so this year in AMA Superbike Mat Mladin and his GSX-R1000 may have some competition........Thats great news :beer:
US MSRP of $10,599:Q:Q
wow so this year in AMA Superbike Mat Mladin and his GSX-R1000 may have some competition........Thats great news :beer:
Mr.IncrediblyBored
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Honestly, all the liter-bikes are evolving to look and behave almost exactly the same these days. At least Ducati is still making semi-distinctive bikes.
I've allways had a soft spot (in my heart) for the Tuning Fork Factory. Wicked looking R1 
Not that I will buy one but KTM is headed for the street with a 1.0L Duke !
They are also going to race WSB
Not that I will buy one but KTM is headed for the street with a 1.0L Duke !
They are also going to race WSB
Yeah that new Duke engine is pretty badass from what I've read.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
I've allways had a soft spot (in my heart) for the Tuning Fork Factory. Wicked looking R1
Not that I will buy one but KTM is headed for the street with a 1.0L Duke !
They are also going to race WSB
Originally posted by: Fausto
Yeah that new Duke engine is pretty badass from what I've read.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
I've allways had a soft spot (in my heart) for the Tuning Fork Factory. Wicked looking R1
Not that I will buy one but KTM is headed for the street with a 1.0L Duke !
They are also going to race WSB
The problem I have with high end sport bikes is most are ridden by ppl that have no learning curve or track training
When I look at the rear tire of a sport bike, I shudder when the wear pattern is freeway mile flat across the face,
then when it is thrown into a corner it rides up on a peak. Its an unsettled feeling at best.
The head engine designer for KTM did the 1.0L motor for Aprilia. The 8? functions the balance shaft serves in the KTM
motor is just so trick. I really hope they do well
Yup. If you still have 3" of that mold release stuff on either edge of your tires, you need to swap your bike for a scooter.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
Originally posted by: Fausto
Yeah that new Duke engine is pretty badass from what I've read.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
I've allways had a soft spot (in my heart) for the Tuning Fork Factory. Wicked looking R1
Not that I will buy one but KTM is headed for the street with a 1.0L Duke !
They are also going to race WSB
The problem I have with high end sport bikes is most are ridden by ppl that have no learning curve or track training
When I look at the rear tire of a sport bike, I shudder when the wear pattern is freeway mile flat across the face,
then when it is thrown into a corner it rides up on a peak. Its an unsettled feeling at best.
We'll see. The learning curve is very steep with a new bike, just ask Benelli.The head engine designer for KTM did the 1.0L motor for Aprilia. The 8? functions the balance shaft serves in the KTM
motor is just so trick. I really hope they do well
"The ergonomics of the 2004 R1 have actually been relaxed, somewhat, with bars placed slightly higher, and foot pegs slightly lower and forward compared with last year's R1"
The one thing that has always bothered me about the R1 series was how low the bars were. Every time I straddled one it felt like I was dry humping the gas tank. That is why I stuck mainly to the Kawasaki 11-series bikes.
"Yamaha also dramatically increased engine compression to 12.4:1 (up from 11.8:1 last year)...That tall first gear is the price you pay, apparently, for the extremely close ratio transmission (sixth gear is exactly twice as tall as first gear)"
Uh-Oh, looks like the GSX-R1000 has some tough competition for 2004
"The engine is entirely new, as stated, and its cylinders are also slanted forward an additional 10 degrees (40 degrees from upright, as opposed to 30 degrees last year). The crank spins 20 mm lower in the frame. Moving engine parts are lighter, just about everywhere. The crank is 16% lighter than last year. The clutch is 5% lighter, and even those larger-bore pistons are lighter." "Even with those significantly larger bores, this year's engine is only 2.5 mm wider overall, due largely to a new, closed-deck cylinder design that allows spacing between the four cylinder bores to be dramatically reduced. That narrow engine, more steeply angled forward, allows a straight double-beamed frame to pass over the top of the engine, leaving the 2004 R1 substantially narrower than last year's bike (3 inches narrower, to be exact)."
Now that is DAMN impressive!
Looks like I might be looking at a new bike...US MSRP of $10,599, uhhh nevermind
The one thing that has always bothered me about the R1 series was how low the bars were. Every time I straddled one it felt like I was dry humping the gas tank. That is why I stuck mainly to the Kawasaki 11-series bikes.
"Yamaha also dramatically increased engine compression to 12.4:1 (up from 11.8:1 last year)...That tall first gear is the price you pay, apparently, for the extremely close ratio transmission (sixth gear is exactly twice as tall as first gear)"
Uh-Oh, looks like the GSX-R1000 has some tough competition for 2004
"The engine is entirely new, as stated, and its cylinders are also slanted forward an additional 10 degrees (40 degrees from upright, as opposed to 30 degrees last year). The crank spins 20 mm lower in the frame. Moving engine parts are lighter, just about everywhere. The crank is 16% lighter than last year. The clutch is 5% lighter, and even those larger-bore pistons are lighter." "Even with those significantly larger bores, this year's engine is only 2.5 mm wider overall, due largely to a new, closed-deck cylinder design that allows spacing between the four cylinder bores to be dramatically reduced. That narrow engine, more steeply angled forward, allows a straight double-beamed frame to pass over the top of the engine, leaving the 2004 R1 substantially narrower than last year's bike (3 inches narrower, to be exact)."
Now that is DAMN impressive!
Looks like I might be looking at a new bike...US MSRP of $10,599, uhhh nevermind
But the Benelli was so ,dare I say,sweet in its green,black & silver livery
It breaks old biker hearts when marques are pulled out of history and beat up. Such as MV, Mondial, Indian,
Norton(at one time) and there are others. Triumph did a good turn around, they have a 2300cc triple cruiser
out now, 143# of torque just off idle.
I'm jacking your thread so I will SU.
It breaks old biker hearts when marques are pulled out of history and beat up. Such as MV, Mondial, Indian,
Norton(at one time) and there are others. Triumph did a good turn around, they have a 2300cc triple cruiser
out now, 143# of torque just off idle.
I'm jacking your thread so I will SU.
Believe me, when I'm ready to buy another bike, the Benelli is near the top of the candidate list. My last bike was a Triumph Daytona so I'm kinda partial to triples.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
But the Benelli was so ,dare I say,sweet in its green,black & silver livery
It breaks old biker hearts when marques are pulled out of history and beat up. Such as MV, Mondial, Indian,
Norton(at one time) and there are others. Triumph did a good turn around, they have a 2300cc triple cruiser
out now, 143# of torque just off idle.
I'm jacking your thread so I will SU.
Mr.IncrediblyBored
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You guys talking about this Benelli? What I find strange is by bike standards the model is pretty old - almost 5 years. Have they updated the engine/suspension/etc recently?Originally posted by: Fausto
Believe me, when I'm ready to buy another bike, the Benelli is near the top of the candidate list. My last bike was a Triumph Daytona so I'm kinda partial to triples.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
But the Benelli was so ,dare I say,sweet in its green,black & silver livery
It breaks old biker hearts when marques are pulled out of history and beat up. Such as MV, Mondial, Indian,
Norton(at one time) and there are others. Triumph did a good turn around, they have a 2300cc triple cruiser
out now, 143# of torque just off idle.
I'm jacking your thread so I will SU.
Damn that bike is gorgeous.:Q
Yep, that's the one. I actually don't know what they've been up to with it lately (although a "naked" version has been rumored).Originally posted by: KnightBreed
You guys talking about this Benelli? What I find strange is by bike standards the model is pretty old - almost 5 years. Have they updated the engine/suspension/etc recently?Originally posted by: Fausto
Believe me, when I'm ready to buy another bike, the Benelli is near the top of the candidate list. My last bike was a Triumph Daytona so I'm kinda partial to triples.Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
But the Benelli was so ,dare I say,sweet in its green,black & silver livery
It breaks old biker hearts when marques are pulled out of history and beat up. Such as MV, Mondial, Indian,
Norton(at one time) and there are others. Triumph did a good turn around, they have a 2300cc triple cruiser
out now, 143# of torque just off idle.
I'm jacking your thread so I will SU.
Damn that bike is gorgeous.:Q
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