# Yamaha YZF R1 2009 Engine Technology Explanation

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yamaha-yzf-r1-2009-engine-technology-explanation/251837>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [April 29, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yamaha-yzf-r1-2009-engine-technology-explanation/251837 "2010-04-29T19:55:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yamaha-yzf-r1-2009-engine-technology-explanation/251837/1 "2010-04-29T19:55:10Z")

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Pretty damn cool, I had no idea they went that far in R&D. :eek3

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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yamaha-yzf-r1-2009-engine-technology-explanation/251837/2 "2010-04-29T19:56:51Z")

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To add to that,

While I couldn’t stand the looks of the old R1, this one is growing on me!

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**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2010, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yamaha-yzf-r1-2009-engine-technology-explanation/251837/3 "2010-05-01T08:32:10Z")

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Yeah, people have been wondering if the cross-plane will transfer to the next generation R6. Given the craptastic motorcycle sales figures, I doubt it. I am not sure if there will be a new R6 for awhile and probably not 2011.

If I have the money to buy a brand new R1, I will get a S1000RR instead…:lol I am this close to selling my car so I can get that bike…:rofl