This might help some of you guys that want an R1 for just regular street riding. LMK in the comment what type of videos you'd like to see about this bike!
I've used my 2016 R1 as my daily for the last 4 years. I love it. Done over 30k and she still rips like she did when I first got her. If you're not fit, you'll find the aggressive seating position taxing on your body. So much so that most people would call it TOO aggressive. But hey, youre riding a street legal track machine so what did you expect? I've ridden sport bikes for going on 12 years now. If you can't stand the seating position, get your ass in the gym. Your riding triangle on this thing is so aggressive that when I ride my brother's R6 the seating position almost feels like I'm sitting straight up. Lol I've ridden this bike for hours at a time, regularly going up to Santa Barbara and Bakersfield from LA with no problems. I figure I've got a leg up on most riders though as my ass is made of iron by now. To answer your question, YES. The R1 is an awesome daily! It makes me smile every single time I ride it, and the sound it makes must be what heavenly choirs sound like. Even though I own 3 other bikes that would be much more "practical" I still ride my R1 every day. It's like riding an ICBM with turnsignals. The fact that it makes me feel like Valentino Rossi on the weekends is just a bonus. And btw I average about 30mpg on my regular commute. That's better mpg than my car! Your bike is a real beauty, I love the carbon you get on the R1M. Cheers m8!
I'm curious as to how tall each of you are. I'm 6ft and really considering an R1 but when sitting on it at the dealer i couldn't imagine putting hours of seat time in... Bikes feel much different while riding them over just sitting so I'm curious... For context, my last sportbike was 07 gsxr 600 and I would be wrecked at the end of a 2 1/2 hour ride to and from base on weekends. Rode that thing for a little over 5 years. Harley Davidson 48 was even worse somehow on longer treks.... Any thoughts and input are appreciated
Been trying to find someone talk about vibration on the R1. I think the Ducati 11/1299 series vibrates a lot. You need the comfort seat or the vibs are too much. Mine now is not bad, but I want smooth. No vibs in bars, pegs, seat, or mirrors. On 1299 you can’t tell the make of car cause mirrors are too blurry.
Yea, compared to Ducatis,V4, R1 is better for daily commute. And what about fuel efficiency. It's weird to ask but still. Which is slightly better??😁. From India 🇮🇳❤️
I just got a Thunderace and was struggling after spending 3 years on a Virago 535, now i know it's something i have to get used to. The bike itself is like a gym, it's been easier and easier everytime i ride it. At first, i was getting mainly neck pain from always trying to loop straight forward, then i started getting used to look just enough so i can look forward with my eyes. I haven't worked out since covid started, but for some reason it doesn't hurt my back or arms, it's mainly my neck
I've used my 2016 R1 as my daily for the last 4 years. I love it. Done over 30k and she still rips like she did when I first got her. If you're not fit, you'll find the aggressive seating position taxing on your body. So much so that most people would call it TOO aggressive. But hey, youre riding a street legal track machine so what did you expect? I've ridden sport bikes for going on 12 years now. If you can't stand the seating position, get your ass in the gym. Your riding triangle on this thing is so aggressive that when I ride my brother's R6 the seating position almost feels like I'm sitting straight up. Lol I've ridden this bike for hours at a time, regularly going up to Santa Barbara and Bakersfield from LA with no problems. I figure I've got a leg up on most riders though as my ass is made of iron by now. To answer your question, YES. The R1 is an awesome daily! It makes me smile every single time I ride it, and the sound it makes must be what heavenly choirs sound like. Even though I own 3 other bikes that would be much more "practical" I still ride my R1 every day. It's like riding an ICBM with turnsignals. The fact that it makes me feel like Valentino Rossi on the weekends is just a bonus. And btw I average about 30mpg on my regular commute. That's better mpg than my car! Your bike is a real beauty, I love the carbon you get on the R1M. Cheers m8!
Its wayy less aggressive than the MV agusta and Ducati and for sure the H2
@@nihonkokusai The H2 is like a couch compared to this - Owned a '15 R1M and rode a friends '17 H2 Carbon .
I'm curious as to how tall each of you are. I'm 6ft and really considering an R1 but when sitting on it at the dealer i couldn't imagine putting hours of seat time in... Bikes feel much different while riding them over just sitting so I'm curious... For context, my last sportbike was 07 gsxr 600 and I would be wrecked at the end of a 2 1/2 hour ride to and from base on weekends. Rode that thing for a little over 5 years. Harley Davidson 48 was even worse somehow on longer treks.... Any thoughts and input are appreciated
@@brandinmcclune I'm 5' 9" mate hope that helps.
@@thefatmanmxthis helped me decide which bike Ima buy. Ima go with the R1
Thanks brother
160 on a residential road is wild as hell.
Awesome video
I also would recommend heli bars or a new seat for added comfort.
Not a fan of comfort seats but ill checkout the heli bars bro thanks!
Been trying to find someone talk about vibration on the R1. I think the Ducati 11/1299 series vibrates a lot. You need the comfort seat or the vibs are too much. Mine now is not bad, but I want smooth. No vibs in bars, pegs, seat, or mirrors. On 1299 you can’t tell the make of car cause mirrors are too blurry.
What lever guards are those?
Yea, compared to Ducatis,V4, R1 is better for daily commute. And what about fuel efficiency. It's weird to ask but still. Which is slightly better??😁. From India 🇮🇳❤️
I think ducati is better cuz its lighter :)
@@imKay oh i see brother 🙌
What seat is that?
Gives me the confidence to get a R1 but the thing is I’m too short for it
How tall are you brother? I got the same problem, I'm 5'5 😢
@@Xander6_ I’m not much taller I’m 5’8, I sat on a R1 today and I can barely touch the floor, like I’m on my tippy toes 😂
@davemendez1426 I can't even reach the floor then 😅
@davemendez1426 You should watch "crazydhee" he's 5'2 and rides an R1M
@@Xander6_ you might be able to if you have a 31-32ish inseam
What’s makes the M better as a daily? I’m up in the air for a new R1.,, should I get m or just the regular R1 as a daily?
The m only gives different cosmetics like different paint job, carbon fiber bits etc. performance and ergos are the same
You get electronic suspension which helps with comfort
One of those mini vans has to hit the brakes and you won’t be taking about comfort.
sup Kay!
What's good bro
How much miles does it give full tank
My gas light comes on right around 100-120 miles with fairly aggressive riding.
Nice video
Thank you!!!🤘🏼
Be in good shape if you want a sport bike. If you're short and fat buy a Harley.
I just got a Thunderace and was struggling after spending 3 years on a Virago 535, now i know it's something i have to get used to. The bike itself is like a gym, it's been easier and easier everytime i ride it. At first, i was getting mainly neck pain from always trying to loop straight forward, then i started getting used to look just enough so i can look forward with my eyes. I haven't worked out since covid started, but for some reason it doesn't hurt my back or arms, it's mainly my neck
I got injured by that 'short' word🥲👍
Turn a 35 min ride to a 12 min ride oh yeah
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