Hey peeps, been looking into (and reading into) a couple of bikes, and the new r1 has got me interested enough to take one for a test ride next week. But after seeing one and sitting on one, my only concern is for build quality. Or rather, lack there of. Have always found yamaha's in general to be of exceedingly high standards, but this new one has me worried. Plastics seem brittle and VERY thin, they creak and groin at the slightest touch and the headlight assembly (that looks more 'Dame Edna' than the zx10 ever did lol) is made up of about 5 individual pieces of plastic that rattled at a light tap on the nose. Was this bike just a one off and not screwed together well? Does anyone else have any feedback or experience from owning or riding one? Have also heard of cranks being machined very ordinarily (out of balance/excess material left on them?) in overseas roadtest reports and quality issues, but heard nothing negative hear.
Any info or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.
Ta all, Steve
Any info or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.
Ta all, Steve
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