2015 Yamaha R1

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Re: 2015 Yamaha R1

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http://www.yamaha-we-r1.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Cheers Duke. I think it was blocked on works PC even though it would stream the trailer in a loop and no warning message to say blocked which is weird. Managed to get it working on WiFi.
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Blade wrote:Not sure what's going on but I can't get the launch event up using the link they have posted.

Just keeps repeating the trailer that's been out for weeks,
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Looks much better on the screen.
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Valentino thinks eeets very funny so it must be good
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Standard R1
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And the R1-M
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Definitely a trip to NEC show required I think
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Magnesium wheels as standard on a roadbike should be interesting.
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I bet it looks ok all in black,not sure silver suits it
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Blade wrote:Definitely a trip to NEC show required I think
Have they confirmed they will be there?
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Well i eat my words, it's better than i thought. Good pics here:

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2 ... f-r1-leak/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Sorry Eddie - just checked and I can't see any improvements, but I'm sure it's parents will love it.
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Betterer photo.

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It looks very plastic. Like a cheap toy.
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I like it
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I actually like it, I just don't think the colour scheme is that hot. Might have a trip to see it
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Re: 2015 Yamaha R1

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Looks better in some shots but not sure on headlights.
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Re: 2015 Yamaha R1

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Was it a Buell that something similar with the headlights?
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