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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Street Comparo Photo Gallery

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Street Comparo

Next to the Ducati, the R1 had the worst fuel mileage. We averaged 29.61 miles per gallon.

Check out how the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle compares against the best 2009 liter-class motorcycles in our 2009 Superbike Smackdown VI.

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2009 Superbike Smackdown horsepower chart courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.

2009 Superbike Smackdown torque chart courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.

2009 Superbike Smackdown Quarter Mile Times

The excessive heat that radiates off the Yamaha's pipes makes riding in warm weather not so fun.

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

Despite the Yamaha being the heaviest motorcycle in this comparison it didn't feel that far off from the competition.

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

Yamaha's new R1 retains signature styling traits like its undertail exhaust and V-shaped front end.

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 makes use of 310mm rotors and a pair of six-piston Sumimoto calipers.

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

Perhaps the best thing about the Yamaha YZF-R1's engine is the way it sounds.

Next to the Ducati 1198, the Yamaha YZF-R1 has the best looking instrument display.

Another year, another batch of brand-new candy-colored Superbikes. This year Motorcycle USA presents separate track and street evaluations for your liter-class sportbike pleasure.

$60,000-plus worth of machinery. But which one is right for you? Follow along and let's find out.

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

2009 Yamaha YFZ-R1 Street Comparo

Despite the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 having the large six-piston front brake calipers. Our testers weren't that impressed with them.

The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 looks especially handsome in its Pearl White/Rapid Red colors.

For 2009 Yamaha engineers opened up the rider triangle. While it is more comfortable than the bike it replaces it still isn't quite as cozy as the Honda.

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