This is my first road bike. Having a history of riding WR500's and CR500's in Motorcross and Enduro behind me I thought it time to try the road bike scene.I really thought nothing could compare to a fully tricked up "99" CR500 for instant power delivery but after owning this YZF1000 for only a few...
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This is my first road bike. Having a history of riding WR500's and CR500's in Motorcross and Enduro behind me I thought it time to try the road bike scene.I really thought nothing could compare to a fully tricked up "99" CR500 for instant power delivery but after owning this YZF1000 for only a few months, my opinion has changed. WHAT A MACHINE. Instant "controllable" power delivery, ride position, handling, and most of all, PRICE, what more could you ask for. Those of you who have a history of riding big bores (motorcross) and are looking for an ENTRY BIKE into road bikes, look no further, you have found it. Other bikes might be more powerful and the "flavour" of the month but I can assure you, it gave me a fright or two the first month(and is still doing it). Remember, it is only a few horsepower down on the R1, its only drawback is its weight but compared to some other more recent bikes its not that bad.I tested the R1,TL1000S and R, GSX750R, and the HYABUSA. All brilliant bikes and each having its own niche area but for overall ridability the YZF1000 was the only one that had the complete package going for it. Touring, commuting, weekend scratching, it can do it all. My is a 2000 Model (not that much has changed from the "96" mod) and for $14500.00 (AUS) on road it has to be the best value for money bike on the road.The sales people will tell you it is behind the latest technology and outdated. Have a good look at one, then take it for a ride, thats all it will take and you will be convinced.
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