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Old 09-13-2011, 04:50 PM   #1
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Default Test Rode a new R1

Did not like....

While the engine was cool and all, the bike was fairly heavy and the suspension needed to be setup correctly. I did like the A/B/C mode. Started out on standard, but the Race mode was much better, minus the twitchy on/off throttle response.

I'll stick to my ZX6r for the canyons.
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Old 09-13-2011, 04:54 PM   #2
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I don't like how hot the exhaust gets, feels like I'm roasting everytime I ride it.
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Old 09-13-2011, 05:04 PM   #3
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How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys
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Old 09-13-2011, 05:11 PM   #4
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How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys
However, if you are 5'9 and all torso you will find the R1 to be uncomfortable.
did THAT research myself I did..
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:04 PM   #5
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However, if you are 5'9 and all torso you will find the R1 to be uncomfortable.
did THAT research myself I did..
Why is it uncomfortable, and what inseam are you? I am 5'9" too, and like a 31" inseam
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Old 09-13-2011, 09:32 PM   #6
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Why is it uncomfortable, and what inseam are you? I am 5'9" too, and like a 31" inseam
Bout the same.
It probably seemed bad at the time because I had just sat on a gsxr1k. That bike fit me like a glove.
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How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys
Definitely feels roomier than my cramped cbr cockpit, I can ride the R1 longer before I hurt than compared to my bike.
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:18 PM   #8
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How bout the ergos, always notcied they seem more comfortable than the other liter bikes, esp for bigger guys
I'm more legs than torso. I have to basically lay on the tank to get to the bars on the new r1. I would probably never buy this generation for the street.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:25 AM   #9
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Yes, pretty comfortable. There is alot of room on this bike.
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