2006 R1 at Motion Cycles

[red dragon]

It may be old news or maybe no one cares, but Motion Cycles has a 06 R1 on the floor, just incase any of you guys would like to check one out in person.

[STROKD]

It may be old news or maybe no one cares, but Motion Cycles has a 06 R1 on the floor, just incase any of you guys would like to check one out in person.
Whats different on the new ones? :confused:

[red dragon]

Whats different on the new ones? :confused:

R1LE
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9221/06yzfr1sele14gp.jpg


R1
http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-r1-06-bikepics-422858.jpg

We'll kick things off with the LE model.. Pricing's rumored at $18,000-$19,000 which will be released on the 28th of this month officially...

YZF-R1 LE OPEN CLASS RACE BIKE

The exclusive limited-edition!


2006 R1 LE—Complete with back torque-limiting slipper clutch, Marchesini wheels, adjustable rear suspension link and Öhlins suspension developed specifically for this model—all that on top of the standard R1’s `06 upgrades. The R1 LE features Yamaha 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black paint with special trim and badging.

• 43mm Öhlins custom-valved fully adjustable inverted fork w/ two-way compression damping adjustment

• Öhlins custom-valved fully adjustable rear shock w/hydraulic preload adjuster and two-way compression damping adjustment

• Gold Marchesini forged aluminum wheels

• Adjustable rear suspension bottom link

• Pirelli Diablo Corsa tires

• Starter button doubles as lap timer control

• 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black w/ gold chain, exhaust covers and tank



and the standard model YZF-R1....!

Added new Feature of both bikes .. + 3 MORE Horsepower!

YZF-R1 OPEN CLASS ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE

Both standard model R1's features:


Building on the most sought-after sportbike in the industry, the 2006 R1’s modified frame, longer swingarm and revised front forks sharpen handling, traction and responsiveness—while a revised cylinder head unleashes an additional three horsepower. No other motorcycle combines performance, style and ridability like the R1.


Now we'll kick it off with standard version pics... and some statistics info.....

• 998cc fuel-injected liquid-cooled 20-valve DOHC inline four-cylinder

• 43mm fully-adjustable inverted fork

• Fully-adjustable linkage-mounted rear shock

• Dual 320mm front disc brakes w/radial-mount forged four-piston calipers

• Team Yamaha Blue/White; Raven; 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black.


R6
http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-r6-06-bikepics-422486.jpg
http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-r6-06-bikepics-422480.jpg

[ScottJ]

I bet the new R6 handles turns in like a bicycle, would love to ride one!

[BottleRocket]

Whats different on the new ones? :confused:


same bike, 3 more HP and it has a longer swingarm

[the spindoctor]

what a goofy ass license plate bracket. :rolleyes:

[Dawkins]

what a goofy ass license plate bracket. :rolleyes:


Damn man wouldn't it be great if you could take that whole thing off.... that bike would be so much cooler if you could... :rolleyes:

[red dragon]

I thought I read somewhere that the whole tail light and license plate bracket was made to be easily removed for track days. or that might only be the R1LE not sure.

[red dragon]

I knew I wasn't going crazy,


But the yamaha website only says this for the R6



<LI class=featuretext>Quick-detach license plate holder and rear turnsignal mount makes prepping for track days or racing a snap.

[Dawkins]

with simple hand tools anything is easily removed.... any bike with a stock braket looks like shite' imho so I don't know why anyone still comments on how shitty they look when they will be removed ten minutes after purchase....