Is the 2023 Yamaha R1 the MOST AGGRESSIVE sports bike on the market?! / First Ride Review
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Is the Yamaha R1 the most aggressive, track focused sports bike that you can put on the road? I think it might just be!!
Absolutely wild.
I hope you enjoy the vlog!
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I do love and also own a litre sports bike but i honestly think the days of these bikes being enjoyed properly on the uk roads are long gone, great vlog kate.
Why is that??
@@MrWolf2212 too powerful, poorly maintained roads, speed cameras, dash cams, volume of traffic, just my opinion based on 35 years of road riding. Youd be better off doing track days on that monster.
Agree with both of you, that’s why the upright adventure bikes are so popular 😮
@@Achilles22 and naked bikes as well
I’ve had two R1’s and agree with you. I’ve moved to a 765rs and let’s face it I can’t “use” all the power of that without fear of getting banned or running out of road!
The sound on that thing is amazing. Great job, Kate 👍🏻🎶🎼🎵
Thank you!
Beautiful bike, particularly in that livery. They sound fantastic on track. The older I get, it seems, the more I love my sport bikes. I have other types as well, but nothing creates the same emotional and physical thrill, especially in track sessions. Yes, I hurt and creak, especially in the mornings after long track days, but that way I know I’m still kicking. This video reminds me of your long on-bike video of the S1000RR a few days ago. Great fun!
I don’t fit on sportsbikes any more, with arthritic shoulders and prolapsed discs in my neck, I’d be in traction after half an hour. Nice to look at though.
Consider the MT-10, it's a rocket.
I use to own 2020 bmw s1000rr and sold it to get 2023 Yamaha r1 like in the review.Excelent ,reliable and balisticly fast.Sound is so addictive.The best bike I use to own.
how do you compare this two bikes?
Hello. A magnificent review as usual!👍
This R1 reminds me FZR1000 Exup but with the colors and stripes of the 500RDLC!!!!!
What good jumps in time!
Have a great continuation.
😉👍👍👍❤
Hi Kate, well done coping with the position on the bike 👍, very sporty seating. Excellent test ride 🫶👏👏👏👏👏
Great video! Beautiful bike for sure! I would love to have one. Best!
It’s a miracle you could even steer a corner. The bike looks fantastic to try it, but for me not one to put in the garage. Nice review Kate👍👍
You couldn't be more right with this bike. On track it my bike of choose. Road I changed it for the s1000rr 👍🏼 do miss that sound tho.. Great job once again 👏🏼
It's a beast for sure. Thanks Kate
Great review Kate nice of you to do a sports bike R1 looks great which I had your money to buy one keep up sport bike reviews thanks Tommy mac
Lovely bike Kate , had one 25 years ago , but bad wrist and back did me in , and swapped for sports tourers instead , oh if I was only 30 years younger 🤪🤪😂😂, great vid as always 👍👍
great vlog kate
Omg Kate this is the vlog I've been waiting for looking forward to seeing this later wearing your leathers and swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely only one username Kate 😁 x
Love the R1, wicked sound , power and carves up corners.
The body gets used of riding position after riding the R1 for 8 years 🔥🤙
Great real-world review Kate gorgeous looking bike and that cross-plane engine sounds utter filth. I’ve had my R1 for almost 18yrs, you know the vintage where rear wheel traction is controlled between your ears closely coupled to the cheeks of your arse, and the suite of electronic rider aids consist of lights and a horn, and I still have to paddle it on tippy toes and I’m 5 10. Lecky techy aside it shares the same basic DNA of being crazy fast, agile, intoxicating and a nightmare to ride any length of time in traffic wrists, neck, shoulders all ache and the engine gets bloody hot too. Probably not the best choice for commuting or touring but could tackle both at a pinch, however where they really score (and sports bikes generally) is inducing the biggest stupid grin factor when carving up the twisties on a quiet Sunday morning. Keep up the good work and all the best from sunny Camborne.
Lovely! Hello from Ukraine.❤
I've got a beer, some snacks and now watching :) this is gonna be goooood
Hi Kate, enjoyed your review of the R1. Sports bikes in general I can appreciate as a design art form, but with my ancient creaky frame I can no longer consider one myself, and then you also have to consider with our gnarly pothole strewn roads if they are suitable. They are no doubt an absolute blast on a racetrack, but maybe that is where they belong. Still a stunning bike though. Thank you.
I love sports bikes and the R1 is a fantastic example. I just don't want to ride them on the road. They're just so focused on fast lap times and little else.
I`m on my 7th R1 and would never change to anything else, although this will be my last as I`m 65 this year. I have that exact model, it sounds like nothing else on the road and I love it. Track days are the best, get the full and never ending power from that cross plane engine and smile all the way home. YAMAHA R1 SIMPLY THE BEST!
Love just closing my eyes pit side and picking out the crossplanes. So distinctive
The R1 is a gorgeous bike that sounds fantastic--very racy machine. I have a 2021 S1000RR that I love. Ride it daily mostly on back curvy roads and some highways; it's as close to a do it all bike as a super sport can be.
The R1 has always been a pretty bike. Thanks for another entertaining review
My pleasure!
Hei Kate i like your videos because of your Sweet Voice and Beautiful looks.I like Scrambler and Retro style motorcycles.Nice review you have made❤
I really like these anniversary additions coloured Yamahas.
Also in terms of egos I believe everyone finds yamaha r6 & r1 the most aggressive.
Also 855mm seat height
HOLYYY.
I can bearly flat foot my s1000r at 815mm
I have a fireblade rrr you do get used to them I would not be with out it you look good on the R1 love your videos 👌
R1 looks bloody osm in that paint
I just got one of these, my forth superbike. I find it very smooth and easy to ride, rather quiet exhaust. Brakes are similar to the GSXR1000 which feel sortof weak compared to S1000RR and Panigale (may need new pads) they need more pressure to do the same stop. Electronic package is excellent. Dash is rather small. Suspension feels on the soft side and works well, with fast and slow bump adjustments at the rear.
Quality and finish is excellent except for the clutch cable routing around the triple clamp, where it almost covers the dash.
Brake and clutch levers cant be adjusted very far but can, only just, attain comfortable angles (straight wrists when operating them).
Comfort is not bad because it has well placed panels to grip with legs. Heat is also not bad with only a little hot air around the feet.
About sport bikes in general, I only ride sport bikes now - love them, I also ride full time (sold my car) and i suppose core muscles adapt to it after a while which makes it much better.
“Samurai warrior” aesthetic theme..R1 is better looking than the Panigale ❤
Best bike ever made ❤
Every time Kate does a bike review I won't the bike! Good job I found some self control or ide be broke 😊
That is my favorite Yamaha paint job.
🙀 , why do you not took a closer look to the rear-shock absorber and the frame ...can you lower this ? similar to 125ccm yzf-r , it have holes to put it down
I definitely couldn’t be trusted on an R1 but oh my gosh is it a dream. I’d probably have to scale down to the R7 for my 3rd CR2 Yamaha bike I’ve owned
Hey kate
That's a really nice colour
My pal of 62 years has bought one in this very colour Kate, to accompany his Z900 and Z900RS SE in the garage. I don't know if he's an economy food shopper like me, but he definitely needs to consider it. Poverty meals = more money for go go juice.
Hello, good morning, Kate, it's great, but what's the point of entering the circuit? I had an FZ1 for 14 years and it was more for everyday use. With that handlebar, I can't stand the blades. Best regards.
Ruby says: “Do vrooooom!” Having the tank support the belly helps to unload the wrists. I actually consciously designed this feature into my Pteranodon special. It does however help if one has an extra big portion of “belly pecs”. At least one advantage of my natural build.
My wrists, neck and back ache just watching this, lol. Stunning looking bike though, but it would cripple me within the first half hour.
Color is beautiful.
I will never ever change my mind what i honestly think of you…the way you talk…the way you make all of your contents…YOU ARE SIMPLY THE LOVLIEST FEMALE MOTO VLOGGER IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE PERIOD!!!…it sounds crazy…but you are!!!
I was gearing up to take some abuse then and then it ended up being a lovely compliment! Haha thank you!
@@UsernameKatethanks to you for your contentents and being so lovely...i would like to thank you in person but the problem is you are maybe 2000 kms from where i live ...from the eternal city 😊😊😊
Don’t think you’ll be the next R1 customer Kate! 😮 These are an extreme bike, not for all.
You done well treacle
Nothing has beat this or the Mt-10 to date 😊
I have this bike. Well, not this one, but a 2016. Can confirm is uncomfortable, can confirm is stupid fast, can confirm it sounds great. Niceeee
Summed up perfectly 🤣
I'm still waiting for my friend to buy one for racing and let me have a go. In the meantime, I remember the first time I twisted the throttle on my ZX10 and some poo came out.
...then I got all the racing mods and took it to the track and I think my brain stopped working because it couldn't handle all the sensations.
Will You try a MT - 10 ? That Is completely different riding position.
Love the anniversary colour. My feet wouldn’t be anywhere near the floor and my body wouldn’t take it 😭 such a shame as I would love a sports bike.
Just bought one in these colours too, i also live fiveinsnfrom there 😂
This and the yellow have to be the best color ways.
If I were a collector I'd love to have a first gen R1. As an old man, I'd much rather ride a DesertX.
I can imagine hundreds of those will disappear into private collections and never turn a wheel. It's beautiful.
They definitely need to be ridden, I have one and have done over 4000km in the year I have owned it, amazing bike on the road and track, I absolutely love it! 😁
Love the Yam R1s myself, they are quick, sound great and go superb, but now Ive gone the Italian route Aprilia with a 2017 RSV4RF and 2014 RSV4 Factory, does everything better than a Yamaha R1 and with the best Ohlins all round. With 20mph roads everywhere and speed cams all over the place, seems pointless owning big litre superbikes for road only as you never get out of first gear around town and even with big open roads you will never tap into the big horses
Yeah the wide seat and lack of static sag with your weight on it won’t be helping either, some set up and ergo refinements would help with comfort but naturally it’s never gonna be a GS, did you try the MT-10? Try to get a ride on the SP version if you haven’t.
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Yeah I just scanned back through your videos and saw it 👍🏼✌🏼
Answering your question: Since I love sports bikes this is very much my thing conceptually speaking. I’d however gladly exchange all the power overkill for a lighter bike one can safely handle without a need for riding modes. So call me a dweeb but I’d sooner go for an bike like the R7.
Yeah, those are a dominating sight on the American interstates with ZX10S AND S100RR's
I owned a 2008 model R1 for 2 years which cost me £9000 new followed by a 2011blade new for £11000 both were amazing machines and stupidly fast on the road back then 1000cc sports bikes are now all knocking on £20000 and seem to be much more uncomfortable now. Pointless on the road if you ask me. Great as track machines if you can afford them though. I now ride a Ninja 1000sx which is plenty fast enough on the road and comfortable too.
I had a carburettor R1 for 6 years and loved it, however, it was not quite as grunty as its predecessor the Thunderace, which I also had for 6 years. You will very rapidly get used to the speed and develop tunnel vision down the motorway on a quiet Sunday morning. After 160 it all goes quiet as the nose cone punches the air so hard, it flies over the top of your helmet, allegedly. Still miss an R1. currently riding a KTM 1290 sdr with the intention of buying a Triumph Rocket 3 R next year all being well. wanna buy a black edition sdr with full akro and all modes? 2 careful owners c/w pair of KTM paddock stands
Thanks
Thank you so much 🙏
Don’t spend it all in the same shop.😊
Hi 👋 Kate, did you shift to 2nd gear??😂😂😂
I mean 140 kilometers per hour in first gear, It’s not the most suggested thing for a Sunday ride.
Anyway, you’re very lucky having the opportunity to ride so many good bikes.
Thats how i feel on the R7 😂.
R1 Liz would love this miss seeing the camera on the front of the bike so we can see you ride safe 😂
No where to mount it! 🤣
Now you're talking my speed... No pun intended.
I plan to pinch my Knees until I can't wipe myself anymore.
My 2023 r1m has vibrations when accelerating hard from low rpm like 3k rpm. Is this normal?
Kate should try a 197 hp gen 2 v max no rider aids just your right hand
What was that white tank bike next to you at the start?
Yamaha xsr700 or xsr900 one of the two. Same thing really just different displacement.
Always liked the look of the R1 and the YZF1000 and it's smaller brother / sister the R6.
Love the sound.
the look 🤔? is not far away to BMW 2019 , Honda ...why?
I would buy it just for the classic red white …. Don’t like sport bikes lol, but it looks cool
Yeah Iv had r1m 2016 the r1m 2020 and my norm r1 2020 best bike on the road I’m 5.7 suits me ok the size I get my new r1 next week the same as the one your testing so that be 4 Iv had lol 😂
That thing looks fast standing still, good review the only thing left out of it is it a wedgie maker.
Its a shame so many manufacturers make bikes like these with a tall seat height. At 5ft 7" and 29" inside leg there's no way I could ride an R1. I tried an R6 many years ago and had a similar problem. I did have a Ducati Supersport S 2 years ago and that suited me much better and was sporty & fast enough too.
Respectfully I like the Hayabusa it's beautiful they both are cool
I think I'll stick with my S100XR 2020. It's quite mad enough.
Tried a sports bike the other day. My neck was done in less than 10 mins 😢😂
It's an nice bike for the track but for every day public road riding i'll take the MT 09 SP or the Kawasaki Z900 anyday of the week over this bike.
BMW XR fan
200 years ago I had an R1. That first gear 130km/h whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..........
Great bikes but Im 6ft 4 and they are tiny. I feel like I’m riding a 250cc on one of these. Great sound too with a full system. Is it ok if I said I chuckled a bit when you got on it ? If you think that’s tall next time you are in the bmw dealer. Throw your leg over the m1000rr. 😀
I have, the new MRR is a smidge lower! I feel we have opposite issues 🤣
@@UsernameKatereally ? Ok I’m confused now. Which is nothing new to be honest 😂
Yea MRR is 850mm, this R1 is 855mm but its still HUGE. Rode it up the hill for goodwood in restrictive leathers in the torrential rain lol
Weird I rode an r1 lately and it wasn’t hard to get into it (onto it). The m1000rr with that rear shock primed so high to push you forward for track riding was some haul to get my shoe over the cowl. I was well aware as all the salesmen in the dealership where watching me. It wasn’t a demo either !! I was standing on tip toes and I’m 6ft !
I am a big BMW S1000RR fan boi, but i can't stop myself from appreciating the Beauty of This Beast ❤
Wow, great looking color scheme on that one! Bit of a vintage look as opposed to it's modern rocket-ship-like performance. Thanks for sharing
I couldnt click this sooner
In stock form, the thing is really only putting out about 168hp.
I bet your fingers and stomach was tingling for hours after you rode it. Such a lovely bike and so nice even over it's faster rivals. We all know its a track focused bike, but not having a fuel gauge will affect sales...sack the dev team
Like you I can’t do sport bikes. Prefer nakeds. Own an MT09SP.
Ei 😊 parabéns pelo canal.. adorando mesmo! Aborda sempre com clareza os assuntos e temas para nós seguidores! De forma simples e agradável fazendo as pessoas absorverem o conteúdo de forma clara e certa. Parabéns mesmo. Você possuí Instagram?
Welcome to wonderland Alice. Open it up then
I predict high viewing figures for this one! It’s a hell of a bike, but I wonder how many they sell compared to the MT10?
I can't believe yamaha had not 1 but 2 anniversary bikes (maybe more?) As demo bikes? I'm just hear to see how her neck does with this riding position.
I was broken after about an hour LOL
@@UsernameKate i bet I remember when you rode the speed RR and it was killing you and the RR isn't anywhere as bad a the R1. Good review cheers.
Gorgeous L👀ks,prefer my MT10
They increased the seat height and overall height of the bike so much.
I think it is ugly, especially compared to the stunning beauty of an early R1.
What a shame to make a bike that good in specs but make it that fugly... 🤔😐
if your looking for a bike that's trying to kill you, the R1 is for you, I have a R100RT also 1,000cc but there the sim ends !
Try a tuned h2
I own a 60th, and a Z-H2 and I’ve also ridden a tuned H2, the R1 is still a savage bike even in comparison to the other two. 😁
I've had the R1 redlining in top gear. Tunnel vision and the safest place on Earth. F--- everyone else.
Scoot back lock the chin down and go baby go lol
Nice but one of the most uncomfortable bikes on the road. Defo not for me.
It’s has passenger foot pegs! Someone at Yamaha is taking the piss.
Maybe u should ditch the backpack
Not be able to bring you vlogs without it 🤣
This sort of bike as a llimited market, why because the people who can enjoy them can’t afford them and the people who can buy them have back ache. sad but true plus the roads are shit so no point having a track focused bike on our lovely roads .
But like you say, they are naughty, and have no business being on the road, they're either fast or faster, and you forget how to stop.