New R1 for 2016

[Blade]

Well maybe it's about as clear as mud tbh

Loads of rumours about an R1-S.

Some claim it as a higher spec than the already top draw R1M, some suggest a basic model with electronics removed to reduce cost others it's a US market only bike. What is true though is Yamaha have registered the following names.

R1, R1M and R1S so something is coming, just nobody knows what.

More info here:

http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/is-the ... 1725652389" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Kwacky]

So they're doing a lot of guessing

Basic model, blinged up model and full on track bike makes sense.

[Blade]

I can't see it being higher spec than the R1M I mean what else can they put on it, LOL

But being serious they are using the M in R1M to signify a close relationship to the M1 so can't see them making he R1M version a second tier model perosnally.


But then I'm usually wrong so who knows TBH it doesn't sound like Yamaha know, haha

[Kwacky]

R1 - Basic road bike
R1S - Sports version of above
R1M - full on blinged up missile.

[Blade]

New colours too which are needed for the R1M as it's trying too hard.

The basic blue and silver R1 looks ten times better than the fully tricked up special R1M and that shouldn't be so.

[Kwacky]

I want to see the classic red and white colours make a come back.

Something along these lines:-

[Blade]

This is a 2015 colour and very similar

[Kwacky]

Too much white, red is too dark, white is too silver, no blocks.

You can tell I don't like it

[Blade]

I think it's the same red it's just that pic above doesn't show it well.

This shows it better

[duke63]

They need to do one in Yamaha speed blocks. Either black on yellow or red on white.

[duke63]

[Blade]

That's easily fixed.

Get a red and white and see Pitty for some speed block decals.

[Perkles]

I want to see the classic red and white colours make a come back.

Something along these lines:-

thats gorgeous isnt it

[Blade]

Stunning

[Blade]

How trick is this

[Perkles]

love the petronas bike

[Blade]

Totally agree Perks. Simply stunning paint scheme.

Here's a few more for you to enjoy

[C00kiemonster]

How trick is this

Is that a mock up or a real paint scheme?

It's my favourite race scheme by a long way. Always has been. Me want.

[Blade]

I don't know tbh Cookie.

I know there are new colour schemes for 2016 here's hoping that one of them.

[Blade]

Apparently Yamaha has sold out of all 2015 R1s.

Not difficult tbh when you search the classifieds and found out there all pre-registered in dealers.