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Originally Posted by Dark
I wonder if Toyota/Yamaha are going to tweak the engine because if they do, you might not want a Porsche anymore. Anyone ever heard of Yamaha's cross plane crankshaft? you guys wouldn't want to hear the sound.
If Yamaha helps developing head cylinder, it would be good enough for the engine.
Edit: Cross Plane Crankshaft is in Yamaha R1's I4 engine.
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Why wouldn't you want to hear the sound? It'll sound a hell lot better than the "gurgling" sound on the current boxer motor. Those things sound like the engine is bogging out while submerged in water.
Coming from a I4 to a current L-Twin, the R1 sounds insane with that slight twin rumble. It definitely makes riders do a double take b/c they are expecting to hear a Tiller, RC51, Duc or SV and they see an R1 pull up.
I rode the 09 R1 @ Willow and you can feel the difference; a lot less engine breaking yet very smooth while on the throttle.
Here is a vid
Music to my ears!