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What year R1 is the most comfy ?
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Hudson
Sun Nov 15 2009, 10:27PM
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 Ok guys which bike is most like that lovely soft(ish) RRX Fireblade, the one that got slagged off for being fat and a tourer...... which R1 would be the one to pick for a bike to ride 100% on the road and be used to commute ?
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Mickr1
Mon Nov 16 2009, 08:41AM
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 I think there will be alot of biased opinions on this one.
But I'm sure the majority will go with 02-03.
Soft and easy to use
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L0CI
Mon Nov 16 2009, 09:07AM
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 Can't see there being much arguement tbh. 02-03 5PW model like Mick says.
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Captin Savaloy
Mon Nov 16 2009, 12:21PM
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 My old 04 was pretty plush. Used to commute on that. Mind you, i still do on the 09 and there's nothing wrong with that either.
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 04 onwards.
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 ive owned 98..2001 and 04 pre underseat also the current 05 and before that the 08 r1..!! i would say the most comfortable softish boring of the r1,s would of been my 2001..for me personally, didnt lie up to the old 98 wicked machine, was great for commuting etc!! i didnt keep it too long!!
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 ive been on the 98, the 02/03 and the 04 i reckon the 04 was the comfiest, the 02/03 the best compromise an the 98 the best fun but defo the most extreme
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Hudson
Mon Nov 16 2009, 09:31PM
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 Thanks for that, would my hobbit dimensions of 5ft 7'' have any impact on the choice ?
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Mickr1
Mon Nov 16 2009, 09:39PM
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 Not really, the dimensions are basically the same for most models.
Just slightly different riding positions
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Hudson
Mon Nov 16 2009, 10:25PM
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 Having a quick look on the web and autotrader the 02/03 model does seem a tad '' wide '' when compared to the 2004, it also looks like you sit in it as on it, which i quiet like. The prices seems very reasonable for a decent condition and low mile example. I will go and try and track one down, thanks for all the assistance.
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Mon Nov 16 2009, 10:48PM
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 Don't forget the pics!...
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Stug
Tue Nov 17 2009, 12:04AM

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 The 04-06 seat is very narrow which means that shorter people can touch the ground cause your legs dont need to go out and down to the ground, they can go straight to the ground if you know what i mean
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Hudson
Tue Nov 17 2009, 06:56PM
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 I do indeed, my mate has Ducati 916 and although the seat height on paper is high, i find the floor very easy to get too ! Must be the V-Twin being a bit ''thinner''. I will have a look at the 04 model while i am there but i guess it's either a late 03 or an early 04 which ever i find the most comfy and the one where i feel the seat height and bar position suits me the most.
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 I reckon my 03 was 'more comfy' than my 05, but the 05 is definitely the better bike IMO...

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Donny
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 the 02 03 should be fine for you as well, my mate Colin had one before his current 04 and he is 5"8 and says there is no difference in his ability to touch the ground on either.
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