[RC51]

Hello everyone, I am new to this board and am looking for some R1 advice. I have ridden for 15+ years (all sportbikes) and have owned only Honda's CBR 600/900 and I just sold my RC51 Last year (new baby was on the way) I miss riding extremely and really want to get back into riding, it's in my blood. Here is my problem. I don't know which bike to buy anymore? I LOVED my RC51, best bike I have ever owned hands down, but my wife Hated riding on the back of it. Too hardcore. And looking back itr was really a hardcore bike for the street as well. The riding position with the bar height being only 1.3inches or so killed my wrists, Ouch !

Anyone want to offer any advice or comparison points with the new 2002 R1? This bike recently caught my eye, but am looking for experienced 02 or even 01 riders for any concerns/relaibility problems that effect the 2001/2002 R1. I know my Hondas were perfect, nothing ever went wrong with them.Nothing.
Any comments from your wifes or girlfriends that have ridden with you on the R1.

If someone has actually switched from an RC51 to this new R1 that would be ideal.

Thank you in advance for any word of advice.

 

[RC51]

DNSZOOM, I knew there would be someone on this board that had BOTH bikes!!! One question off topic though, how did you get that small picture under your user name? Is it somewhere under my profile where I can insert it?

Comfort = Basically the same on both bikes ? Great that's not good, the RC51 was a torture rack sometimes and I was hoping the R1 be a little better.

Ride: Rc51 was a torque monster very easy and STABLE in corners when pushed very hard, balanced very well Loved it.
How stable was the R1, I know this year they added some trail to stabilze it? Overall feel? Better , same?

Weight; Rc51 felt heavy on switchbacks and slow turns.
R1 lighter and feel?

Passenger Comfort: You are telling me the SAME on both bikes, DAMN...that's not good.
Now tell me about reliabilty?

Yamaha any good in that dept?

 

[RC51]

test, that' WAS my bike guys. I miss riding.