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For some of us (me) a car is not an option. I ride, I don't drive. Don't have a car license.
So, I agree with the exhilaration & fun - but comfort & practicality are VERY important!
I agree that a 'Blade is probably a better bike. Not as much fun, though! Even better, a Gixxer 1000 - with 3 power settings the sensible AND faster option!
Yeah. Understand compromise is required in that situation.
My point with the blade was, don't necessarily keep it in the family when other brands are superior (right now). Gixxers are great, but round here they are a bit like a clitorus.
You mean because every c*nt's got one? True. Almost as bad as Bandits...
but r1's arnt practical for everyday riding, its not what they are built for, its a race bike. if you commute and ride your bike everyday, then stick with an everyday bike.
The biggest surprise is this bit of preaching took 5 months to be said...
I actually disagree with this, I've ridden my friends R1 for a couple hours at time so far and it's pretty damn comfortable to ride and I have screwed up arm from my time in the military. I never thought I'd be able to ride a SS again but the R1 is just that comfortable, sure it's not sport touring comfortable but I certainly like the riding position on the bike, it's much better than I ever thought it was going to be.
It's almost a given though that it needs a different exhaust though, it'll cook your nuts something fierce.....
The R1's cruise like a Harley if you want or ride like a MotoGP bike if that's what you want to do. It's the R6 that is tweeky peeky.