The M1 revealed

[Warchild]

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DAYUMN, guys, check out the detailed photos of this MotoGP bike of Rossi's!

The Yamaha M1 revealed

While all 10 photos are very cool, check out the third photo down.... look how packed this bike is with electronics! Not to mention the delicious carbon fiber everywhere....... <drool>.....

 

[Randy]

Absolutely magnificent. What's amazing is how small it really is. When you see them up close, they don't look any bigger than a 600.

 

[Bounce]

And here I thought it was a thread about this.

 

[afterburn]

Personally, I like this one better.

 

[Groo]

Can't see the images... some frog tells me the bandwidth has been exceeded.

 

[Rogue]

Can't see the images... some frog tells me the bandwidth has been exceeded.

Damm them French!

 

[twowheelnut]

You think the boys behind the propeller rondel will have an issue of the 'M1' moniker?

 

[Randy]

Since it's been about 25 years, I don't think they'll be too upset about it. Damn fine piece of machinery in its time.

Performance numbers (for the street version) are somewhat ordinary by today's standards

Power: 277hp @ 6500rpm

Torque: 243lb @ 5000rpm

Weight: 3175lb

Max Speed: 162mph

Acceleration: 0-100kmh(62mph) in 5.6sec

Fuel Consuption: 14.4mpg

Front Wheels/Tires: Alloy 7x16 205/55 VR16

Rear Wheels/Tires: Alloy 8x16 225/50 VR 16

 

[Bounce]

You think the boys behind the propeller rondel will have an issue of the 'M1' moniker?

If they do, then the boys with the prior M1 can shoot down their complaints!