2009 Yamaha R1 VS Honda Fireblade

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15 жыл бұрын

MCN road tester Michael Neeves puts the all-new Yamaha R1 through its paces against the latest Honda Fireblade in the south of France.
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@50yearsago57 3 жыл бұрын

Just when u realize how old this video is and how timeless these bikes are

@al-azimahmed1188 3 жыл бұрын

You couldn't be more right, these bikes are still very formidable.

@kindajal 3 жыл бұрын

timeless indeed

@torokun Жыл бұрын

Amen

@Magnus44711URI 9 жыл бұрын

My left ear is really enjoying the audio.

@andrewg4412 4 жыл бұрын

Bro it's going out my right speaker, I think you wearing them wrong. Maybe for the last 5 years.

@enjigaming11 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewg4412 lmaooooo

@andrewcrooks373 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew G you’ve got your speakers plugged in arse about 😂

@popeyethesailorboy8905 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite bikes are the Yamahas but for the cost I'm willing to go for the CBR

@darkknight17 5 жыл бұрын

Everything you said about the R1 2009 - 2014 was SPOT ON. So glad I got this bike low mileage from a friend. Amazing bike. Took me a while to leant to ride it properly as its very different to the previous version R1 2008 I had, but it's very rewarding once you learn to ride it properly.

@philnixon7168 2 жыл бұрын

Still got my 09 … best r1 I’ve ever had , to the point where I’ve never traded it in for any of the newer models to this day !

@solidsnake2164 9 жыл бұрын

Its true R1 is harder to ride, I had friends with the Fireblade and R1, the guy with the R1 crashed his the Fireblade is still accident free, I also bought a Blade and its so easy to control it kinda warns u before some crazy shit happens.

@rheamdc21 14 жыл бұрын

@camomclegend ---- you mis-understood what i said. What i meant was, CBR is more easy to ride for a rider who is about to upgrade to a liter bike. Coming from a 600 or/and below.

@llerradish 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at a very clean 2012 cbr1000rr with 12,000 mile for $5,000 sounds like a great value to me.

@adammfharris 2 жыл бұрын

It is

@firebladegrowler2886 11 жыл бұрын

What I would say is that there's a reason why the Blade rules the TT (this is real road racing so it's good for a benchmark). It's to do with the balancing of the bike as I said in my previous comment. When buying a bike for the roads you're not going to be taking these bikes to their limits in order to be able to tell any real difference. When buying a bike for th road it's all about looks, comfort, what aftermarket parts it has etc

@kepollitt21 12 жыл бұрын

Got the 2009 raven edition r1. I love it. Puts my busa to shame

@MEEK5 3 жыл бұрын

To the butt dyno

@lifeguard8four 15 жыл бұрын

MCN knows what they're talking about, superb review, can't wait to get one this March!

@jacobhendrickson8935 5 жыл бұрын

These 2 bikes both just have the best look ever. I still prefer the old R1 look over the newest bikes.

@TheDutchPetGuy 15 жыл бұрын

Both awesome bikes. Good test. Thanks mcn for this review.

@CatDMacLeod 15 жыл бұрын

Been a Honda man for years. Had CBR, RC51 and two VFRs. Love the power of a V4...but this R1 makes an inline 4 deliver power like a V4. Brilliant!

@matthewwood7245 5 жыл бұрын

I own 2017 R1. Haven't got to ride the new Cbr but it looks great! Both are a ton of fun and should be respected. Be safe. ✌

@rosesmith5135 4 жыл бұрын

You used the word “grunt” about a dozen tunes

@commonsense7057 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 07 Fireblade for many years before it was stolen. It was extremely easy to ride fast. Miss that bike everyday.

@pabloperez4063 Жыл бұрын

What can you tell me about VIBRATIONS from the engine in cbr?

@ralphwarom2514 Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't notice any. It's really smooth. And the power is linear.

@v8rangerboy 15 жыл бұрын

Your comment was true through the second word! The new R1 is untouched. Everyone else will be following suit on the engine design, probably within the year. But, as should go without saying, 99.9% of us will never TRULY be SO fast as to be able to tell a distinct and "terrible" difference between the two. Both are amazing machines. Props to both.

@Ali.M 15 жыл бұрын

Your comment makes sense. Sometimes when riding on bigger roads you do miss torque from a bigger bike. However, when I go ride on roads with a lot of harder turns, I rather choose the 600cc, at least for now. I just like using all the gears and let the engine rev high. Whenever I feel like I can use at least some of the bikes potential on a race track, I might consider upgrading to a 1000cc. Sorry if something made no sense, my english isn't very good.

@DingusMcGringus 14 жыл бұрын

Great review guys. Very informal. I actually work for a yama dealer. Off the get go I am inclined to get an R1. After hearing both the ups and downs, I will still be purchasing the 09 R1. However it's rewarding to here both sides of the story to determine as to what ill purchase!!!

@themorganator 15 жыл бұрын

Great video MCN!

@Bmw_m4uk 15 жыл бұрын

I've got my 09 R1 now and all i can say is that it awesome. I'll put vid on later today.

@MrSCRIBR 14 жыл бұрын

great review guys!

@rayongracer 14 жыл бұрын

I ordered my new R1 today, can't wait to take her out for a blast both on road and track

@yashamin5848 3 жыл бұрын

What bike do you have now?

@andrewirving1963 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent work mcn !

@TheSkinheadlad 10 жыл бұрын

That sound from the R1 pure sex

@worldwar2madman 15 жыл бұрын

were do you get the MCN leathers from? they look really cool!

@hamidloves 10 жыл бұрын

R1 looks more fucking awesome! LOL

@matey182 15 жыл бұрын

it's good to see that it's matching some of the hype that's been around the 09 R1. I've still got hopes for the gsxr k9 though, can't wait to start reading the reviews for that.

@dunti21 15 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@firebladegrowler2886 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah keep in mind I haven't ridden the R1 and this was why I posted on you (as you obviously have). I think it's a good reason mate. Very rarely do I go on a joy ride and take my bike up to anywhere near it's limits. I don't drive so my bie is used for both commuting and fun I was in fact choosing between the R1 & Blade when replacing my last bike. I chose the Blade as I happened to get a really good deal (£8000 for a 2012 Blade with 2200 miles, full Leo system & Levers/Screen).

@ironhorse675 11 жыл бұрын

Yeh you are right. I watched all these reviews before buying my R1, then was shocked to find that the bike is the complete opposite of all the reviews. Terrible top heavy handling, overkill engine braking, absolutely gutless down low, clutch problems, fork problems, cam chain tensioner problems, terrible throttle mapping and heavily restricted. The only conclusion i can come to is the US model is completely different. I've still got my R1, have though very hard about selling it for a blade

@SR22VET-S15 6 жыл бұрын

ironhorse675 i have an 09 blade and i cant say a bad thing about it

@ruuman 15 жыл бұрын

great review

@bobrugbyteam 12 жыл бұрын

Honda fireblade !

@cr4zyw3ld3r 15 жыл бұрын

both these bikes are amazing, honda was definitely on top of their game the previous years, in my opinion having been on my friend's fireblade from '08 the bike impressed me more than '08-'07 yamaha because theres just not as much weight to throw around the '09 yamaha's throttle feels completely different.

@Housegemacht76 15 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the test. Now it's even harder for me to wait 3 more weeks to get my black 09 R1. I WANT IT NOW =)

@husainbakarkar2973 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get your bike ???

@Bmw_m4uk 15 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thought R1 would win and it did. Can't wait to get mine 10 days to go.

@ewwww4 14 жыл бұрын

i really dig the analog tachometer on the R1.

@ryost18 15 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get my R1

@SatanR1 15 жыл бұрын

Good post mate, I agree with you.

@sparklysparks77 14 жыл бұрын

9:19 Ladies and gents, this engine might be the future of inline fours. Sometimes I can hardly believe how much the world is changing and how it is getting there.

@reubenhuckle7290 4 жыл бұрын

How's it changed since your comment 10years ago

@ebikepk 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up !

@MHeXtreme442 15 жыл бұрын

Exactly - I just had the oppotunity to compare my mates ZX-10R to my new R1 and both felt absolutely awesome.

@Geogordie 12 жыл бұрын

yes it dose

@GSXRBearKat 15 жыл бұрын

Nice test...would like to see that test on a dry optimal race track.

@herkulespetya 15 жыл бұрын

The Big-Bang system makes a V4 sound for the new R1. Lovely bikes!!!!

@wondereyedrive 13 жыл бұрын

@tubbybasset In Perth you need to have a 250 license for at least a year before you can apply for an open class license. But I think the main issue is; when you do get it, there is no restriction on what bike you can buy. And some sports bikes, like the R1 and Suzuki Hayabusa, are insanely quick. The guys in this vid show that not anyone can just jump on a bike and ride hard. Plus over here in Perth, you see guys riding sports bikes in jeans and t-shirts all the time. Thats just nuts!

@rtthjtk 4 жыл бұрын

The Fireblade it is!!

@eraserkk7 15 жыл бұрын

Both Bikes are amazing pretty much equally :) I think Rossi has some to answer for in regards to voting, I own a 08 Yamaha and it does take some time getting used to.

@conner1466 3 жыл бұрын

Can the same or simular be said today with the current year models or did honda up game?

@MCR.88 15 жыл бұрын

true. although i go through aprilia and ride gsxr aswell

@maxpowervegeto 11 жыл бұрын

how long u been riding cbr1000rr and r1 ??? . and can u put a short throttle on a cbr???

@mcbride731 12 жыл бұрын

@Bartholomeusismyname i doubt they were using above 80% throttle right out of twisties, which is where they felt this "grunt" anyway. The ECU flash is more for straight drag/street racing. The R1 is just a machine in general. Keep in mind, the same restrictions applied to the Fireblade too.

@Lessdeth14 13 жыл бұрын

I don't know that the R1 is so difficult to get used to. I've ridden and owned both inline fours and twins (GSX-R 1000 K7, a Fireblade, KTM SuperDuke R, KTM RC8 etc) and my 2009 R1 is probably the easiest to ride out of the bunch. The chassis is so good all you do is countersteer the thing into the corner, crank the throttle and it'll keep the line. Cut my previous best time at a certain track by three seconds the second track session. It is bloody amazing. I actually prefer it to the BMW.

@RLtW88 15 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'0", and I fit on these sorts of bikes pretty well. On one hand, at a stop you can comfortably keep both feet flat and planted on the ground. But at speed, it's going to be a bit harder to get a good tuck going behind the front fairing. Go out to a dealership and sit on a few bikes. You'll see what I mean.

@zellster 15 жыл бұрын

Great Video

@themuss28 15 жыл бұрын

Love the R1 sounds amazing

@gurey00 13 жыл бұрын

What are the riding positions like on both of the bikes? Traditionally, Yamaha's riding positions are wrist destroyers. Even though the R1 won this test, I would still buy the Honda due to it's less agressive riding position!

@lamilumag 13 жыл бұрын

what about the c-abs? it's a good thing to have on streets where unforseen things can get in your way any minute ;)

@MTBwayneMTB 12 жыл бұрын

There both amazing bikes!!

@nixRsix 15 жыл бұрын

10 minute video, I'm too ADD for that......I ended up staying focused the whole video, great review, i was stoked to watch it since i'm torn between the 2 bikes. Right on guys!

@nachospole1 13 жыл бұрын

i have been riding a 09 ninja 250r for the past 2 years almost. now would it be to big of a step for me to go straight to a fireblade?

@HarleyFirestorm 11 жыл бұрын

9 out of 10 times most people who ride sports bikes are reborns who only ride on sunday and cant handle the machine so it doesnt matter what one you buy. Personally I prefer the Fireblade because you get much better quality on the build, I have had enough Yamaha go pop on me.

@MrRon4444 11 жыл бұрын

in terms of bike feel which one is better?...i mean the throttle feel...engine feel...more mechanical feel?

@mmazourov 4 жыл бұрын

Neeves still using the same lid in 2019!

@carstenhansen5757 8 жыл бұрын

How about an update?

@davidstancu2963 6 жыл бұрын

coming out of a corner the r1 feels like it literally eats into the pavement, cbr is a little bit more nimble so it has quicker entry but these are 1000s were talking about not 600s.

@MrTuffgong11 13 жыл бұрын

@tubbybasset No, it's still in the Triumph shop. It's already paid but I'm gonna fetch it in April. You are a lucky guy as an Australian. Must be fantastic to live there. Unfortunately it is too far away (from here). So, wish you a happy new year and a bike season without a crash...

@Cantabinexile 15 жыл бұрын

Have just test rode the 09 GSXR, R1 and the Blade. I just ride bikes on the road including the comute to work every day and for me the Blade was the best one so i pick mine up on saturday :) I think these are all great bikes at the end of the day it's all about personal preference.

@King88_8 4 жыл бұрын

Truth be told, i have a 2010 Fireblade track bike and its only 5th and 6th at high revs that newer bikes have an edge. No rider aids, learn throttle control, a beast into and out of corners. No brainers for track days as theyre dirt cheap. I thought id need a new bike but im still mid fast group. Its just a nice bike to ride, easy and fast

@lifeguard8four 15 жыл бұрын

Totally true! These machines are built to go on and on and on, our bodies can only take so much. If you have any one of these bikes, you've got a lifetime to even tap it's awesome potential!

@Unique377 11 жыл бұрын

I have seen both these bikes on a Dyno and yes the Honda I'd down on power about 3-4hp 149hp to 153hp for the R1. if you take a look at the power the R1 was making it was all up high with nothing in the low to mid range compared to the CBR and that's what wins on the track up and out of the turns as fast as possible. In a drag race the CBR has the edge with a good off the line feel.

@RLtW88 15 жыл бұрын

Can't wait until they get to the States! the only thing id take over the rsv1000 is a 1198s and the rsv4.

@vic0civ 15 жыл бұрын

8:35 to 8:55 a bird came to check out the bikes from left to right. just walking around lol =]

@Reapers261 12 жыл бұрын

This engine would be AWESOME in a Street Fighter! It would blow away all other naked bikes, includeing the Speed Triple with its 3 cylilnder!! Just the thought of this amazeing engine in a Street Fighter gets me excited. I hope Yamaha is working on it as i type this, and i hope they bring it State side very soon.

@rheamdc21 14 жыл бұрын

everything they said is true. I am not a racer. But i have ridden those 2 bikes. The R1 is really powerful, engine wise! The R1 just really do not want to stop! It is a very fast bike compare to the CBR1000. But yeah, the CBR is more easy to ride. Good for a LITER BIKE beginners. R1 requires experience and skills from a rider.

@adammfharris 2 жыл бұрын

The Cbr is faster. I rode both and the blade will smoke that r1

@johnnygorena5318 2 жыл бұрын

@@adammfharris no it will not, I love Honda fireblades they are beautiful But the R1 as well as it’s little brother MT10 just want to rip your arms out of your sockets

@adammfharris 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnygorena5318 I was much faster on the track with my CBR. Like 10 seconds faster lap time. Maybe a highway pull from 80 the R1 would edge it out. I never tested that theory. The only thing I would agree with is that the R1 felt faster, but the needle went up quicker on the CBR for me.

@Verge513 13 жыл бұрын

@EpiDemic117 i agree bc the r1s are fairly wild as far as power (not saying honda dosnt) but the 05s are good for streets..long wheel base makes it run straight and harder for wind to push u around.. never had a honda tho but my friend had a cbr1000 07 i think...we drove each others and his seemed alot heavyier and he agreed saing the r1 is very light..but it could also be just how the weight is balanced

@flashtoad80 15 жыл бұрын

so which one more better? could any body give opinion?

@nicksach123 11 жыл бұрын

in TT it's everything about the rider..i also didnt even refer to gsxrs i just said r1 is better.trust me dude ride an R1 and u will see the difference..high torque with a crossplane crankshaft an 100% reliable just like the fireblade..cbr is better than r1 for everyday use as it is more comfort as many honda guys say.. but seriously this is not a good reason to pick a cbr over the r1..i mean if you need "comfort" and "everyday use" you take a scooter and not a track bike..

@viper22jc 15 жыл бұрын

handling turns depends on how the rider manages that turn. I like both bikes, but I have an 07 r1. the reason i got that bike is because of good cornering characteristics. I sometimes go to the mountain passes here in california and most of the bikes you see are R1s and R6s. then GSXRs and then Hondas. Not trying to be biased but its just what I've observed over the years of riding in Palomar mountain CA and other places. for the racetrack, a hooked up 600 would be enough for me.

@SamB-fv6su 4 жыл бұрын

The south of bloody Frawnce eh ?!

@kepollitt21 12 жыл бұрын

Really amazing machine.

@solidsnake2164 9 жыл бұрын

Please do a drag race

@johnrenehan7406 5 ай бұрын

Grunt right off the bottom ?? I like the sound of that

@AndroidJdm 12 жыл бұрын

With headphones, it sounds like there a pacman game going on in my left ear lol

@rama6maiden 15 жыл бұрын

hi,guys theres a site on the net who sells a yamaha r1 2007 for just 676 euros and when i asked them they said that the bike was original and new so what do you think bout that??

@wondereyedrive 13 жыл бұрын

@tubbybasset Hahaha, Ive done the exact same. Watching some Rossi vids, then R1 vids, then stumbled across ALOT of crash vids! I started out with a Vespa, that Ive still got. Moved up to a 1991 Honda CBR 250. Old bike, but super reliable and quite quick. Funny thing is though, I still find myself taking out the vespa occassionally!

@mwil3 14 жыл бұрын

Love my 1000rr....If I had to do it again, I'd buy another Honda!

@Bmw_m4uk 15 жыл бұрын

That's right, I am a fair weather rider. this will be my 4 R1 and i have been caught by the rain a few time's and all I do different is not turn the throttle so much and that usually solves any problem

@mshl8188 15 жыл бұрын

R1's probably a legend. My favourite bike.

@collegekid491 13 жыл бұрын

@aintroy I have never heard of anyone buying a bike based on the idea of it crashing, most of us tend to buy a bike based on what it does when its on both wheels.

@Bmw_m4uk 15 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting 5 months only 10 more days to go. Role on 1st of march.

@Timb3rwulf 14 жыл бұрын

@endlesstime41 Its made that just 1 light for blendlight^^ the other is for far light

@hmfy 15 жыл бұрын

id go for the R1 too but not this colour! either the white or black

@adrenalineboyzryan 13 жыл бұрын

@Stuntman175 Well the crank and to the wheels are way different. Also ram air makes no difference unless you are moving so ram air would not effect the numbers from a dyno run. I was talking about power to the wheels, you know the REAL power your bike shows when you are riding it. Crank numbers are useless because it does not show true power, the wheel power is what you go by.

@elvinbertcorvera1884 4 жыл бұрын

10 years later.

@RagingBad 12 жыл бұрын

@circusfreakdon False, you can also get a CBR 250

@DJaysParadise 15 жыл бұрын

alter schwede, wie hammer geil auch nur der sound is wenn die nach der kurven wieder aufdrehen!! alta is das geil!! xD

@wondereyedrive 13 жыл бұрын

@tubbybasset Point in case; Just this weekend in Western Australia, a 40 year old man died in a bike accident after losing control and veering off into oncoming traffic. He had his open class license for less then a week and his bike, a 1000cc Harley, he had just picked up in the morning. Tragic.

@scalways2001 15 жыл бұрын

at 8:37 look at the bird walkin under the 2 bikes lol had to get his money shot

@drumtum 13 жыл бұрын

I haven´t been beaten yet on my way to the store. I have beaten both R1s and CBRs for several years now. I have a chappy with 70cc and 19mm carb. Mind you i have a shorter distance over there but still.