get the 02

I had the 01 and loved it, unitll i rode my buddies 02, power is the same I thought, we had the same yoshi pipes. Im 6'3 so comfort's a big deal the 02 just had more room and looks are steathly.

reply to thunderated

Its a no brainer!

You really gotta ask yourself, "was this post really worth dragging back up?" :no Oh, P.S. The '02 has more power. :fact

wot yer realy need is an 05 got more of everything

Originally posted by sonicyzf wot yer realy need is an 05 got more of everything Not true, The 02 has more power and torque up to 8500rpm. I recently had to decide between a new 03 or an 05 after my last bike was stolen and I opted for the 03 as I loved my last one and the 03 just felt far more focused. :thumbup

Originally posted by Redrocket996 Not true, The 02 has more power and torque up to 8500rpm. I recently had to decide between a new 03 or an 05 after my last bike was stolen and I opted for the 03 as I loved my last one and the 03 just felt far more focused. :thumbup Just had my '03 written off in a crash with a Clio that pulled out in front of me. If I can't find an unregistered '03 here in the UK, I'll be buying a blade or the ZX10 rather than a '05 R1. Those looks and power characteristics just destroyed the marque for me. :ugh

Sorry to hear about your crash, it sounds like you're OK though and as long as you get to keep your no claims bonus the bike can be replaced though it is pretty tough to lose a bike. The ZX10 is by far the most focused of the 05 bikes and I was also looking at buying a ZX10 though I had loads of bits from my last R1 and got a good deal on a new 03 and so for me it was a no brainer really. Whatever happens you got get a bike soon as the summers always too short.:riding

Took a look at a custom painted '05 yesterday. I've got to admit it looks a completely different bike when you ditch the standard colours. Because of that I'll be ordering a '05 painted in the Yamaha America speedblock colours. I may go a tooth smaller on the front to give it more acceleration from low revs.

go get the 05 mmmmmm custom paint mmm go on treat yer self by the way they roast yer ass in town on a hot day but as yer in the uk it will b ok we dont get many of them