The new R1s have one of the best sounding engines I have ever heard! They sound just like a Chevy 350 at low RPM. This video is a great example. Check out the bike at 0:28!
just from the video it looks like you were going warp speed!!!
i asked a buddy of mine about picking up an old R1 for cheap as a track bike (some guy was selling an '04 for $2900!!)...he's like "you'd high side that in no time" which, sadly, is probably true
i'd like more power..but damn i dont know if i could handle it. i love hearing a bike just scream up to redline.