Motorcycle Reviews - 2009 Literbike Shootout

Motorcycle Reviews - 2009 Literbike Shootout

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Honda's CBR1000RR reigned supreme in the 2008 Literbike Shootout. Can Yamaha's new and much ballyhooed YZF-R1, Suzuki's redesigned GSX-R1000 or Kawasaki's powerful ZX-10R stage a coup and lay claim to the 2009 title?

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• CBR1000RR
• Yamaha
• YZF-R1
• Kawsaki
• ZX-10R
• Suzuki
• GSX-R1000

[beasley1987]

these shootout video's need to b longer and more in depth

[luvmyteg]

Straight line speed is overated. The corners is where the fun is. Anybody can ride the straight line.

[Needlefeast666]

You know the video makes the 20 lbs on the R1 sound like the worst thing ever, but unless you're competitively racing it's not really going to make a difference. Chassis and suspension will determine how well any of the machines handle, not a meager 20 lbs. If you're a street rider you shouldn't let it be a deal breaker.

[StraightR1Chaos]

I just read alot of silly comments. I am curious out of everybody who gave their "expert opinion/advice" even ride? Ever ridden? Even a 250? Everybody is so caught up being an expert to even realize how dumb the sound. Not saying nobody rides but it is probably less than 1%. Ride Safe.

[Killahcam360]

Honda! I'm getting that repsol :)

[vintimv001]

2011 zx-10R

[DiazRemington]

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[dominate1776]

Well as the pro's say judging these bikes are like splitting hairs, they are all that close and in most cases which ever one you like best is the one you will be the fasted on. If the bike doesn't feel good to you then you won't use its potential. With these bikes it comes down to which one give you more confidence(aka bigger balls) if you don't like the way it twitches the 600 will smoke you. Very few actually push these machines to there limit. SO THE BEST IS RELATIVE TO THE PERSON RIDING IT.

[bizzodageneral]

Gixxer 1000 best bike hands down

[GOBbluthagain]

make sure read before you respond... i said, it sounds like a v-4 ... meaning it doesnt sound like the the usual angry bee inline 4.... go back and read carefully.

[kj7687]

@GOBbluthagain LOL dude the R1 is definitely NOT a v-4, and the only company to use a v-4 in their MotoGP bike is Aprilia.

[kj7687]

@kj7687 and down on peak horsepower from the other three (the North American version at least...). And because Yamaha is the worst among the big four in terms of reliability and maintenance costs.