Mudpuppy Worldwide Press Conference May 6, 2011

[Mudpuppy]

MP Racing officially announces today a new ride in the stable. This has been a long time coming and after much discussion with upper management, aka the fun governor, aka the holder of the nuts, it is rumored MP was told "get the damn bike", so he did. Without further adieu I give you the new hotness:

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad10/pgranowicz/2006YamahaR1May2011-004r.jpg

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad10/pgranowicz/2006YamahaR1May2011-008r.jpg

2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition

[Captain Morgan]

I thought you wanted a 2008? Regardless, nice bike!

[Mudpuppy]

I thought you wanted a 2008? Regardless, nice bike!

I was debating between this and an 08 or newer with the slipper clutch. But I really didn't see any 08 or newer that impressed me, especially in price. This has a shit ton of extras and I really dig the color scheme and the fact it's a 50th anniversary edition. It's not a rare bike but a little less common than a run of the mill R1. And all the 08s or newer I looked at (mostly 09s and 10s) were bone stock.

[Captain Morgan]

I was debating between this and an 08 or newer with the slipper clutch. But I really didn't see any 08 or newer that impressed me, especially in price. This has a shit ton of extras and I really dig the color scheme and the fact it's a 50th anniversary edition. It's not a rare bike but a little less common than a run of the mill R1. And all the 08s or newer I looked at (mostly 09s and 10s) were bone stock.

That would definitely influence my decision as well. You get a lot of extras that you would likely put on the bike yourself, without spending the extra cash for them.

[Trip]

nice, always loved the yami anny scheme.

[101lifts2]

That bike is better on the track than the new R1 from what many have said. Nice ride MP.

[Mudpuppy]

That would definitely influence my decision as well. You get a lot of extras that you would likely put on the bike yourself, without spending the extra cash for them.

that was my thought as well.. all the extras and half the price of new.. was a no brainer for me.. i rode the 06 at the gap last year when i rented from greg mccoy and that bike was bad fucking ass.. this one is even better..

nice, always loved the yami anny scheme.

yeah i fell in love when they announced this bike.. when i found it wasn't much of a decision..

That bike is better on the track than the new R1 from what many have said. Nice ride MP.

thanks and yes that is what i heard as well.. i am itching to take it to mid-ohio or similar..

[Gas Man]

Awesome mud. I'm very happy for you. You deserve it man. Looks great.

List those mods...

[derf]

Looks like a good buy, and a fairly capable steed

[Tmall]

Great looking R1. My second favourite looking. First being the euro blue second gen.

[marko138]

Prestige Worldwide.

[wildchild]

nice score. love the paint scheme.

[Mudpuppy]

Thanks. Been a long time coming for sure. Got out a rode a bit yesterday and rode to work Friday. Need to get out and put her through some paces on the good roads west of here.

[Particle Man]

Looks nice, dude. Congrats

[Porkchop]

Great looking R1. My second favourite looking. First being the euro blue second gen.

This has always been my favorite scheme....

http://www.zdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/07R1a.jpg

[Mudpuppy]

Looks nice, dude. Congrats

Thanks

This has always been my favorite scheme....

http://www.zdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/07R1a.jpg

That is a very sweet looking bike.. the red and black combo just works, period..

[marko138]

Thanks



That is a very sweet looking bike.. the red and black combo just works, period..
It sure does. Always loved red/black.

[tommymac]

It sure does. Always loved red/black.

agreed, that shade of red is pure hawtness though :)

[Porkchop]

I almost looked at buying the R6 in that version about a year ago, but someone bought it from the dealership before I could get to it. I think I like the color scheme better on the R1...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2007_Yamaha_R6_5.jpg

[Mudpuppy]

IDK I think it looks sweet on either

[pickle.of.doom]

Definite hotness mud !! Congrats can't wait to see er in action

[Mudpuppy]

Definite hotness mud !! Congrats can't wait to see er in action

thanks POD..