…contenders," says BC. "The R1 offers up quick steering, although not quite as quick as the ZX or GSX-R. And it has exceptional stability, although not quite as solid as the Honda. Basically the R1 gets through the corner well but doesn't outshine any of its competitors." 2005 Yamaha YZF R1 Highs & LowsHighs Sinister…

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The R1 had difficulty distinguishing itself from this talented group and falls to fifth in track portion of our second annual Superbike SmackdownYamaha YZF-R1 5th Place (78.6%)In last year's Superbike Smackdown, it pained us to rank the gorgeous and capable R1 behind the ZX and CBR. Now, without a dated…

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…all-new challengers from the trio of other Japanese manufacturers, and its older generation wasn't able to keep pace with its fresh rivals. But in 2005, the tables have turned. The Suzuki comes into this battle with the newest design, and it's another great leap forward in the evolution of the legendary…

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…is the equal of the Suzuki, we attribute its greater tendency to wheelie to the higher center of gravity due to its significantly taller seat. The R1 and CBR ran nearly identical times, although they went about the task completely different. The R1's grabbier clutch hurt its 60-foot times and was the…

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….Share your thoughts on the Gobert's R1 in the MCUSA Forum. Click Here 2005 Gobert's R1 Gallery Recent Sportbike Motorcycle ReviewsOther Yamaha Sportbike Reviews Yamaha YZF-R1 Dealer Locator Related Yamaha YZF-R1?Articles Yamaha YZF-R1 Page 2003 Graves Yamaha R1 Test Ride Graves Yamaha R6 Test 2006 Riding…

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…give the MT-01 a neutral and stable ride whilst being relatively responsive to rider input.At the front, the bike is supported by fully-adjustable R1-derived upside-down front fork. The 43mm unit is fully adjustable for preload, as well as rebound and compression damping, and offers 120mm of travel…

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…original Superbike Smackdown bode well, although its third spot in the track rankings was a sign of things to come. A freshened Gixxer in 2005 helped drop the R1 to third place in street ratings, and its mediocre scores for engine, transmission and agility sank it to the bottom of the pack on the track…

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…power sent to the back end by about 14 hp. Considering the 2005 R1 we dynoed for our Superbike Smackdown registered at just an eyelash under 145 hp, the addition of the Graves exhaust and accompanying Power Commander should put the Patrick's R1 near the 160-hp range.Graves also pitch in with black frame…

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…the agility of the bikes, with no apparent attenuation of grip. Three-time AMA Superbike champ, Doug Chandler, ran a 180 rear tire for most of the 2005 season before switching to a newly introduced 190. He says the 190 isn't any quicker, but its larger contact patch makes it last longer. In addition…

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…way than the more explosive Fours. Simply put, this is the best sporting V-Twin ever offered for semi-mass consumption (just 500 Rs will be made for 2005). "While you need to be a little timid with the throttle on the Fours," notes Brian Chamberlain, MCUSA's graphic-head and a former racer, "you can be…

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