james brown jame it sure is sweet. I love the first gen r1 as well. But the 3rd gen 04/06 will grow on ya if ya ever own one. It's 2017 now and my 04 r1 will never leave the stable.
I just bought a 99 r1 at an estate sale for 800 dollars. Only had 7500 miles and sat for ten years in a garage. I changed tires and fluids new battery and all that and it started right up and man it is a monster
Funny i took it for a test ride being an old zxr rider,and said it was impractical to ride,then got banged off a 9R-C1,then got a 2000 R1 and it took me away...what a BIKE
I love how the first R1 looks so good for his time and price is just 2 grands for this bike and it can still keep up with the new bikes with 3.2 secs 0-60mph
Sold my old one 5yrs ago and only this week managed to find another one to replace it. This one will NOT be sold - ever! 98 set the benchmark for all sportsbikes that followed.
@@Deesboy08 Good stuff man! Glad you're staying loyal to the 1st gen r1.. I'm soon looking to purchase a 98 - 01 and do a fresh rebuild with new parts. Can't wait bro! Cheers from Sydney Australia
my first R1 in 2000 was this model and every incarnation since but now just got myself a 7000 mile red and white model again , a keeper this time once I've fully retsored it
1998 YZF R1 Channel suzuki hayabusa bigger bike , more stable , cheaper price tag then the newer r1 Also Busa is faster much much faster stock. Now don't get me wrong i love the YZF R1 & The Old Yamaha 1000R Bikes before the r1 was released but suzuki hayabusa ftw =D
Ive owned 2 R1's regret selling my 2000 model, wrote off a 2003 model, took two chicks for a ride both of them were shaking when they got off it, the pillion seat is way too high up but like he said in the video, no need for it and the extra weight on the back when your accelerating keeps the front wheel air more so than normal. Can't believe how powerful the older R-1s were even after owning a 2005 ZX10-R. Even though it had only 150 hp it was the way the power was delivered, the amount of wheelies I pulled passing cars and just general riding and the tank slaps were out of control. Made me smile more than any bike I've ever owned.
First things i did to mine was Fit a factory seat cowl in place of rear seat, passengers ruin the handling. Fit an Ohlins steering damper and ditch to OEM Dunlops D207s, no more tank slappers on bumpy roads. Later came a full Arrow exhaust, Factory Pro velocity stacks (well worth it even on stock bikes) Ohlins rear shock with spring for my weight, and ohlins springs for my weight in the forks. After a few years i put the factory exhaust and EXUP back on, as i slowed down alot and wanted that lovely midrange grunt and flawless carburation the EXUP gives, but kept the Arrow carbon can. Still have it.
You and I can't, but Massimo Tamburini could. MV Agusta F4 750 & Ducati 916. But the '98 R1is a sick looking bike. My personal top 10: MV F4 750S DUC 916 CAGIVA MITO LAWSON '93 YAMAHA R1 '98 APRILIA RS250 REGGIANI BIMOTA V DUE BENELLI TORNADO TRE 900 YAMAHA RD 500 MV F3 675 SUZUKI RGV 250 VJ22
Ah, I had the 1999 R1 from 1999 till 2004. I miss it. No traction control no anti wheelie nonsense no ABS. The throttle goes through a cable and everything is analogue.
@@Hondavtrsp2 There are some slight changes from 1999 to 2000 I remember the gearing being slightly different and maybe a very small difference in ergonomics , if I remember well. Either way the changes were minor.
More than 20 years ago, this was the ultimate sportbike Today, we have bikes like the Ducati Panigale V4, Kawasaki Ninja H2, and Honda RC-213VS that push the boundaries even more, it made you think in the next 20 years what kind of bikes will be roaming the streets
this is how a bike should be instead of all the fancy gadgets, today's bikes they've took the fun out of them. anti this anti that, a bike only goes as fast as your right-hand let's it.
I agree and that is why I will never sell my lovely 08 R1 !!! Its like the first model except it has about an extra 35 hp and handles miles better. But the original bike in white and red is a totally beautiful classic and highly collectible.
I owned a 99 R1 for seven years, sold it just over eight years ago. Got to the point where it was painful to ride due to getting older and less flexible.... Loved the bike and the way it looked, shame I couldn't get on with it any longer....
Absolutely beautiful machine, a work of art. Oh Yes... I would like to own one, however I`m still enjoying my 1997 Yamaha Yzf1000R ~ Thunderace. p.s. I don`t wish for much, but I Really Wish #Yamaha still produced the plastics for the "Ace."
I had a 1999 unbelievable..wheel stands to 232 kmh and top speed 299...the drug is still in me i just purchased a 2007 with only 30.000 ks ...in Blue of course.
Absolute weapon , owned one back in 2004 , got it up to 298kph on a familiar country road. The thing would turn the Tyre like a drit bike. Liked to shake it head a bit but you can power out of that pretty easy. Best wheel stand bike EVER , also would like to high side you turning corners at low speed just to make sure your awake. All fond memories.
Because these people are full of shit? I had a C1,C2,and E1,the last being awesome in every department,the previous 2 were dodgy in the handling. Had a 2000 R1,complete package
But these are real analog bikes, the rs660 is computerized lol and everywhere you go you’ll hear “my dad has that or had that bike etc” not with an aprilia lol
@@NudaMan That’s my point haha, the contrast is huge. This was the best thing in 1998 today the best thing is something on the level of an RS660, obviously an 1100 if you want to go faster but you get my point. It’s a great new fresh bike
Bought a 2000 model new,was totally blown away,was called a turncoat,did i care when i had 150BHP under me legs?.........BOLLOX,after 7 years i got a 2004 job,they are superb machines,back on the greenies,but will never forget my love afare with that YAM
Only colours, the 2000/2001 are slightly different, different gearing in 1st and 2nd, slightly different headlights seat plastics, suspension settings and spring rates, but you have to have them side by side to see the difference.
I still have my 2000 R1, really enjoy it still... I may be odd but WHY do presenters have the bike the wrong way around, just turn the bloody bike around so we can see the exhaust side ... yes ok so i'm odd.....
You are correct, he either doesn't like Kawasaki's or he got confused. The '98 C1 model was the first production bike to do the 1/4 mile in under 10 secs too, 9.9 secs at 136mph, beating many bikes that people think are quicker, including the heavy ZX12r, and the more powerful R1!
Back in the day, I owned a 1999 R1 and a 2000 GSXR 750. My GSXR 750 beat my R1 at top speed by like 2mph. My 1999 R1 jumped around so much on the high-way that I thought it was going to kill me. I liked the R1, but stayed with the GIXXER 750. Now, I'm SUZUKI for life.
Yep, and to tell you the truth, I wished so much I could have stayed with the R1. The day I sold It, I said good bey my friend. I'll miss you. I guess I was wishing that the R1 didn't have those set backs. Best looking bike ever made, best power delivery, best braking, and best cornering until you hit a bump at 120mph. I still wish I had a 99 R1 with 41mm KEIHIN flat sides and two teeth smaller rear sprocket. I still miss that bike today.... I now own a K5 GSXR 1000 stock, Yoshi slip on, and with heavy ass P.M. racing wheels, they look nice but too freaking heavy. Take care, ride safe.
The first model was horrible, i mean the engine , after 30.000 kilometer the engine went to the scrapyard, whe did get a new engine from yamaha. Whe had this 3x times only with model 1998 and 1999. After that i went back to honda. The r1 rides great , bud it,s trash. 30.000 with a engine is terrible.
The best looking R1 of all time.
NUCK CHORRIS totally agree 5vy got everything.
james brown jame it sure is sweet. I love the first gen r1 as well. But the 3rd gen 04/06 will grow on ya if ya ever own one. It's 2017 now and my 04 r1 will never leave the stable.
Nope. That's the 2004-2006
@@ankurkapoor3716 It could have been, if it wasn't for those horrible, twin under seat exhausts, by 04 they were so over done.
Now worth £10,000. The price it was new
Looks better than the bikes in 2021
Bring back 90s styling
I've owned my 99 R1 since 99
Still enjoying every minute of it 😂
She 25 & I'm 64 years old
Lucky lucky me 😂😂😂
I just bought a 99 r1 at an estate sale for 800 dollars. Only had 7500 miles and sat for ten years in a garage. I changed tires and fluids new battery and all that and it started right up and man it is a monster
The bike that changed everything
Funny i took it for a test ride being an old zxr rider,and said it was impractical to ride,then got banged off a 9R-C1,then got a 2000 R1 and it took me away...what a BIKE
Pfft they're still fighting in the middle east
Wow well noticed you tit!!!!!
@@adamyeandle7874 please?
The Cbr900rr changed the game then the R1 came out took away that and in 2001 the Gsxr1000 came out and blew everything away
I love how the first R1 looks so good for his time and price is just 2 grands for this bike and it can still keep up with the new bikes with 3.2 secs 0-60mph
Not anymore that price :(
Looks much better than the newer ones to my eyes. Red seats are nasty though.
BLECK.......LOL
Love red seats!!
Sold my old one 5yrs ago and only this week managed to find another one to replace it. This one will NOT be sold - ever! 98 set the benchmark for all sportsbikes that followed.
Glad you got another,that is one benchmark of a bike...YES
It's been 3 years now since this comment.. do you still have it? 😂
@@salehhmtp7064 - for sure! Got 3 R1's, 98, 50th and 60th Anniversary. 98 has had some recent TLC and running beautifully. 😩
@@Deesboy08 Good stuff man! Glad you're staying loyal to the 1st gen r1.. I'm soon looking to purchase a 98 - 01 and do a fresh rebuild with new parts. Can't wait bro! Cheers from Sydney Australia
Ive owned hundreds of motorcycles. This is the best overall, most well rounded bike
crosswire7777 looking for a first bike...
my first R1 in 2000 was this model and every incarnation since but now just got myself a 7000 mile red and white model again , a keeper this time once I've fully retsored it
Very advanced bike, bloody lovely, so much sexier than the newer versions of it too, to me ; )
I Have this bike and its a beast, Its scary how powerful it is.
Love this video.
Cheers
1998 YZF R1 Channel
suzuki hayabusa
bigger bike , more stable , cheaper price tag then the newer r1 Also Busa is faster much much faster stock.
Now don't get me wrong i love the YZF R1 & The Old Yamaha 1000R Bikes before the r1 was released
but suzuki hayabusa ftw =D
+BadBobbyGamer BBG
Suzukis are cheap for a reason. Outdated and shite. Terrible build quality. Get rusty from a bit of rain.
there was no hayabusa in 98
BadBobbyGamer BBG Kawasaki H2r ftw, making the busa look like an ancient bicycle.
Yeah ok sounds like your dreaming mate..... you've probably go a moped.... bellend
Ive owned 2 R1's regret selling my 2000 model, wrote off a 2003 model, took two chicks for a ride both of them were shaking when they got off it, the pillion seat is way too high up but like he said in the video, no need for it and the extra weight on the back when your accelerating keeps the front wheel air more so than normal. Can't believe how powerful the older R-1s were even after owning a 2005 ZX10-R. Even though it had only 150 hp it was the way the power was delivered, the amount of wheelies I pulled passing cars and just general riding and the tank slaps were out of control. Made me smile more than any bike I've ever owned.
First things i did to mine was Fit a factory seat cowl in place of rear seat, passengers ruin the handling. Fit an Ohlins steering damper and ditch to OEM Dunlops D207s, no more tank slappers on bumpy roads. Later came a full Arrow exhaust, Factory Pro velocity stacks (well worth it even on stock bikes) Ohlins rear shock with spring for my weight, and ohlins springs for my weight in the forks. After a few years i put the factory exhaust and EXUP back on, as i slowed down alot and wanted that lovely midrange grunt and flawless carburation the EXUP gives, but kept the Arrow carbon can. Still have it.
you CANNOT design better looking bike than this! PERIOD!
You and I can't, but Massimo Tamburini could. MV Agusta F4 750 & Ducati 916. But the '98 R1is a sick looking bike. My personal top 10:
MV F4 750S
DUC 916
CAGIVA MITO LAWSON '93
YAMAHA R1 '98
APRILIA RS250 REGGIANI
BIMOTA V DUE
BENELLI TORNADO TRE 900
YAMAHA RD 500
MV F3 675
SUZUKI RGV 250 VJ22
Bikes wer beautiful back then
Ah, I had the 1999 R1 from 1999 till 2004. I miss it. No traction control no anti wheelie nonsense no ABS. The throttle goes through a cable and everything is analogue.
The days of no bollox,i hate this new tech....IT IS SHITE, i wan't to be in control
Is 98 same as 99? Are there diferences from 99 to 2001? I hace 2001 and think If It worrhs ti own 98 or 99 one.
@@Hondavtrsp2 There are some slight changes from 1999 to 2000 I remember the gearing being slightly different and maybe a very small difference in ergonomics , if I remember well. Either way the changes were minor.
@@JohnDoe_75 and between 98 99? Thank you.
@@JohnDoe_75 so changes were not as much as people Talk maybe...
More than 20 years ago, this was the ultimate sportbike
Today, we have bikes like the Ducati Panigale V4, Kawasaki Ninja H2, and Honda RC-213VS that push the boundaries even more, it made you think in the next 20 years what kind of bikes will be roaming the streets
This r1 would still keep up easy lol
@@serbia991 I mean with a bfew modifications it would probably keep up
Sadly electric rubbish 🙄.
Yep, that's why I owned a 99, 01 and 03. The 01 was the best looking the the 03 was the best performing. I wish I'd kept them all.
Had a 03’ for a year and thought it was too fast lol now I’m looking at buying another one in a few months or a 954 fireblade
Lovely colour scheme.
Man, i love this bike!
this is how a bike should be instead of all the fancy gadgets, today's bikes they've took the fun out of them. anti this anti that, a bike only goes as fast as your right-hand let's it.
I agree and that is why I will never sell my lovely 08 R1 !!! Its like the first model except it has about an extra 35 hp and handles miles better. But the original bike in white and red is a totally beautiful classic and highly collectible.
I owned a 99 R1 for seven years, sold it just over eight years ago. Got to the point where it was painful to ride due to getting older and less flexible.... Loved the bike and the way it looked, shame I couldn't get on with it any longer....
I own 00099 of the 98 had her for about 14 years and she's part of the family now
Great video
I have the 1999
Owned since new
So she is 23 years old
& in 63 .
I'm a lucky barsterd 😂😂😂
Still having fun & ridding hard
Sometimes .
Just bought one. Bonkers of a ride. I love it.
Absolutely beautiful machine, a work of art. Oh Yes... I would like to own one, however I`m still enjoying my 1997 Yamaha Yzf1000R ~ Thunderace.
p.s. I don`t wish for much, but I Really Wish #Yamaha still produced the plastics for the "Ace."
Inmortal this model
love my 99
Nice Nike I get my 1999 r1 this tuesday. Started out on A 2002 r6. Enjoy the ride
I had a 1999 unbelievable..wheel stands to 232 kmh and top speed 299...the drug is still in me i just purchased a 2007 with only 30.000 ks ...in Blue of course.
Damn esta si era motos para expertos imaginate tanto poder sin abs y sin control de tracción es increíble
9400 pounds... good old times...
Absolute weapon , owned one back in 2004 , got it up to 298kph on a familiar country road. The thing would turn the Tyre like a drit bike. Liked to shake it head a bit but you can power out of that pretty easy. Best wheel stand bike EVER , also would like to high side you turning corners at low speed just to make sure your awake. All fond memories.
why does he quote 123bhp for zx9r?? thats zx7r power 143bhp for 9r
SO TRUE
Exactly! And with ram air I thought the 9r put down 150bhp
Because these people are full of shit? I had a C1,C2,and E1,the last being awesome in every department,the previous 2 were dodgy in the handling. Had a 2000 R1,complete package
Was looking for this comment. I have a 98 zx9r and it keeps up with the r1 no problem. Still say the r1 is quicker overall tho.
This was back then. Right not there different
the best r1, to me, new designs is ugly
I watch retro reviews to be even more happy with my -22 Aprilia RS660. Makes me feel like I have a bike from the future lol, it’s so damn modern.
But these are real analog bikes, the rs660 is computerized lol and everywhere you go you’ll hear “my dad has that or had that bike etc” not with an aprilia lol
@@NudaMan That’s my point haha, the contrast is huge. This was the best thing in 1998 today the best thing is something on the level of an RS660, obviously an 1100 if you want to go faster but you get my point. It’s a great new fresh bike
Bought a 2000 model new,was totally blown away,was called a turncoat,did i care when i had 150BHP under me legs?.........BOLLOX,after 7 years i got a 2004 job,they are superb machines,back on the greenies,but will never forget my love afare with that YAM
the real yzf r1
I drive a 2002 r6 as first bike.
I love IT en the looks of ouder bikes are great. More intimidating
I have this bike I enjoy it daily
i have one, its crazy light
+Jeremy Walker It's Star trek warp 9.0999 :D Loved it :)
I sold a 2003 r1 big mistake
I would like to know if are diferencies between 98 and 99 models... Anyone owned bouth?
Only colours, the 2000/2001 are slightly different, different gearing in 1st and 2nd, slightly different headlights seat plastics, suspension settings and spring rates, but you have to have them side by side to see the difference.
dig that 80s style racing leathers...LOL
the best!!
I still have my 2000 R1, really enjoy it still...
I may be odd but WHY do presenters have the bike the wrong way around, just turn the bloody bike around so we can see the exhaust side ... yes ok so i'm odd.....
I have a beautiful 1998 in blue,original Owner,she,s so sweet she stays inside the house,is it wrong to love your motorcycle more than your wife ??
Zx 9r.... Only 123 bhp..... Thought 98 onwards made 143.... I could be wrong but so have they been on many of their video's.
You are correct, he either doesn't like Kawasaki's or he got confused. The '98 C1 model was the first production bike to do the 1/4 mile in under 10 secs too, 9.9 secs at 136mph, beating many bikes that people think are quicker, including the heavy ZX12r, and the more powerful R1!
"150 bhp, How on earth does it manage that?" Easy, the marketing men said it does. :-)
5 valve tech and huge 40mm carbs,advanced engeneering,no problem for a great company like the tuning forkers!!!
The position girl gets when sitting as a passenger makes it look sooo sexy 😂
Look how close that kickstand is to the grass LOL. And he's leaning on hits. 0:56 .😟
I have one at 10000 rpm in every gear seems as if both wheels have taken off from the ground it will literally fly off the road
Mine gets up to 190mph.
Ur speedo is wrong. It's 10% fast, Ur only doing 171 if you have stock gearing.
Yeah I know, but its nice seeing that on your dash right? lol
Back in the day, I owned a 1999 R1 and a 2000 GSXR 750. My GSXR 750 beat my R1 at top speed by like 2mph. My 1999 R1 jumped around so much on the high-way that I thought it was going to kill me. I liked the R1, but stayed with the GIXXER 750. Now, I'm SUZUKI for life.
julio lausell that's what let this bike down top end speed.
Yep, and to tell you the truth, I wished so much I could have stayed with the R1. The day I sold It, I said good bey my friend. I'll miss you. I guess I was wishing that the R1 didn't have those set backs. Best looking bike ever made, best power delivery, best braking, and best cornering until you hit a bump at 120mph. I still wish I had a 99 R1 with 41mm KEIHIN flat sides and two teeth smaller rear sprocket. I still miss that bike today.... I now own a K5 GSXR 1000 stock, Yoshi slip on, and with heavy ass P.M. racing wheels, they look nice but too freaking heavy. Take care, ride safe.
You are wrong ,most last to 100k- no worries!
Would never day now its from 1998
great bike!!! check my friends out Yamaha YZF R1 4XV 1999 CRAZY LAUNCH!!!
What's happening with the moustache bruh
is it bad bike to lose my bike virginity?
Today Gsxr-150cc can reach 170kmph😅
Maybe if you drop it off a cliff, a stock one tops out at 140 kph.
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Hier noch eine Yamaha R1 th-cam.com/video/K5HsExyvFiU/w-d-xo.html
gear box was another con that was fixed the following yr i believe
Das beste Motorrad, aber der schlechteste Fahrer den es gibt!
@DKritik DKritik Conti Roadattack 3 schafft Abhilfe!
The first model was horrible, i mean the engine , after 30.000 kilometer the engine went to the scrapyard, whe did get a new engine from yamaha. Whe had this 3x times only with model 1998 and 1999. After that i went back to honda.
The r1 rides great , bud it,s trash.
30.000 with a engine is terrible.