Yamaha Have sold all new R1's

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  1. Remal

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    So i'm told

    Well I asked for a test ride to my local yamaha Dealer asking via email if I can test ride the new R1.

    Their reply:
    Hi Matthew

    Thanks for your enquiry.
    Unfortunately due to the stock situation with R1’s, ie Yamaha have sold out, we do not have a demo of this model.

    If there is anything else I can help with or you wish to discuss further please let me know.
    Kind Regards

    So seem's apart from calling various Dealers which I honestly can's be arsed to do as i'm in no rush I will have to wait until next spring for a test ride. thats fine with me. I'll just have to wait.
    Thing is the only 2 bikes I really fancy is the Panigale 1299 and new R1. I don't want to wait another 2-4 years if the rumors are true about no new Blade coming out until 2017-2019 ( more like 18-19)

    So seem's the new R1 is rather popular, or they yamaha under estimated how many they are going to sell.
    I know dealers will have them in stock but won't be allowing test rides if they are selling without the need for one. But for me a test ride is essential to see if it's what I want. but that's just me

    Who said sports bike sells are not selling
     
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  2. SimonRR

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    Yeah I know the problem as I am trying to get a test ride too, I just need to make sure my 6' 1" frame can fit as I keep reading they are small bikes? Or I would order one now? But don't want to blow my £15k without trying one, annoying it is, but I will keep trying ;)
    Will let you know if I find one to test :)
     
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  3. Cbrjay

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    I asked and was told the dealer has to buy the from Yamaha so they didn't put a demo on
     
    #3 Cbrjay, Sep 2, 2015
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  5. sinewave

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    New ZX10R next year also! :D
     
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  6. MrB

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    We've got one, not a demo though. New R1S expected next year that will fit between the R1 and R1M with new colours as well.
     
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  7. And7rp2

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    Millennium motorcycles St. Helens have an R1 as a demo
    Rode it the other day, very fast ............that's all I can say about it really !
     
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  8. SimonRR

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    What date is the "S" slated for?
     
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    no idea yet but came from quite a good source at Yam.
     
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  10. SimonRR

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    Well hope not to late as I have picked early 2016 as my new bike date
     
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  11. exuptoy

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    One of my mates @Dode tried one up in Aberdeen recently and reckons his Urban Blade is the better bike on the roads. He reckons it was too track focused. Maybe he'll put in an appearance and give us the low down.
     
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  12. IcarusGreen

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    I heard about the 's' model but heard it was a lower spec R1 designed primarily for the American market.
     
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  13. Julian

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    Bransons Yeovil have a demo bike
     
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  14. SimonRR

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    Well that's ok then as will be on track as much, if not than road I reckon ;) but will let you know if i can find a test ride :D
     
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    Robinsons of Rochdale had 2 red ones left at weekend. My son nearly bought one but the insurance premium was bonkers!
     
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  16. andreww

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    Would recommend trying the 2015 S1000RR
    It is a machine and loads less money
     
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  17. exuptoy

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    Aye, providing the bike isn't a Friday afternoon bike and the engine fails!
     
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  18. Daznorthwest

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    If anyone wants a go on my r1 That's cool. Must be sensible tho :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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    I'll bring it back with a full tank ;):cool:
     
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  20. Daznorthwest

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    Full tank of what jimbo? Diesel :(
     
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