Mudpuppy Worldwide Press Conference May 6, 2011

Mudpuppy · 05-06-2011, 09:51 PM

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:

2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition

Captain Morgan · 05-06-2011, 10:03 PM

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

Mudpuppy · 05-06-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

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 · 05-06-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

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 · 05-06-2011, 10:21 PM

nice, always loved the yami anny scheme.

101lifts2 · 05-07-2011, 12:10 AM

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

Mudpuppy · 05-07-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

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..

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Originally Posted by Trip

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..

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

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 · 05-07-2011, 12:51 AM

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

List those mods...

derf · 05-07-2011, 07:21 AM

Looks like a good buy, and a fairly capable steed

Tmall · 05-07-2011, 08:31 AM

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

05-06-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	Mudpuppy Worldwide Press Conference May 6, 2011 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: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

05-07-2011, 12:10 AM	#6
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	That bike is better on the track than the new R1 from what many have said. Nice ride MP. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Looks like a good buy, and a fairly capable steed __________________

05-06-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I thought you wanted a 2008? Regardless, nice bike!

05-07-2011, 12:51 AM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Awesome mud. I'm very happy for you. You deserve it man. Looks great. List those mods...

05-07-2011, 08:31 AM	#10
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Great looking R1. My second favourite looking. First being the euro blue second gen.