2wd R1

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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/269/4240/Motorcycle-Article/Yamaha-R1-Ohlins-2WD-Review.aspx

[Shadowzone]

Thats a brilliant read.

Why did they never release it?

It couldn't be a $$$ thing look at the insurance premiums for them...
Maybe its to still be able to keep the tupperware factories running or am I just too cynical?

[Weaselman]

I remember that bike.

Hey shadowzone remember yamaha did release a 2WD WR for the enduros and it did really well in the Dakar.
So they were never afraid of putting it into production.
I guess it made more sence to market it a dirt bike scene where the results were massive than in a road bike where people would umm and ahh about it and in all honesty if sold as an option for theR1 would be to tight to fork out for it.

[latheboy]

2 wheel skids/ mega drifts ..... endless stoppies... could be a good thing for someone with more skill than me

[WATEVR]

when the wr/yz 450 was released into the public arena it cost a measly $27k or there abouts.....only 15k more than a stocky!! there are a couple in oz and do occassionally pop up on ebay. the main thing that was limiting to it was the weight added to the front, a couple of others have also had a play with 2WD also in the dirt bike world