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Old 16-04-09, 11:42 AM   #1
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Default Yamaha R1 - Offroad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-DuzXcQ4qM

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Old 16-04-09, 11:44 AM   #2
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I can't help but think I would have been able to do that quicker if I still had my CR250...

Cool, but a bit pointless
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Old 16-04-09, 12:36 PM   #3
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Its a bit slow! Maybe the most powerful motorcross bike but i bet a 125 would be quicker.
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Old 16-04-09, 01:27 PM   #4
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looks good fun
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Old 16-04-09, 01:30 PM   #5
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I can't help but think I would have been able to do that quicker if I still had my CR250...

Cool, but a bit pointless

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i bet it weighhs a fair bit too,
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Old 16-04-09, 02:18 PM   #6
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Default Re: Yamaha R1 - Offroad...

Not exactly stock though is it and that sump is mighty low and exposed, be a bit of a heavy weight as well, but different.

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Old 16-04-09, 03:41 PM   #7
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That looks like fun!
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Old 16-04-09, 07:55 PM   #8
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Looks to me like he's got road tyres on so not suprised it's slower than a normal off roader!
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Old 16-04-09, 08:36 PM   #9
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Is that Nick Saunders, then LOL??
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