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2011 Yamaha R1 - Ghostly Skull Edition


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This is one of the new paint schemes available on the 2011 R1 Yamaha announced by Yamaha US. It is unclear as to what paint schemes will be set for Australian markets, the others bound for the USA are a nice all black, and a blue/white.

But it is this scheme that will draw the most attention on the new model, complete with most cliches it features screaming wraith-like skulls, tribal tattooish art, and some flames thrown in to the mix. It's really a pity there is no howlng wolf.

The 2011 model appears to be unchanged apart from the paint, and perhaps a small price rise. The R6 also has a similar, but different, red scheme.

What do you think of the scheme, do you like it? Would you buy a motorcycle with this type of paint?

Let us know in the comments below.

Images from Yamaha USA

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Comments 

 
#1 2010-09-24 23:38
That will match match my tats YO

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#2 2010-09-25 08:22
they should have added some chrome and the star spangled banner to appeal to the harley demographic
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#3 2010-09-25 10:22
dont worry the owners of these will prollee add that

dose the R6 have smaller skulls on it?
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#4 2010-09-25 12:29
the R6 will feature Edvard Munch's "The Scream"
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#5 2010-09-27 08:04
Fooly sic!
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#6 2010-11-09 19:47
looks awesome...dare to be different, besides its loads better than having fiat plastered all over it
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#7 2011-01-18 06:39
I love the skulls. Thought about having custom skulls painted on. Way to step it up Yamaha and go extreme. Even though your headlights still suck - bring back the old style lenses, the new bulbs look stupid :P
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#8 2011-02-05 21:35
Love the skull but the light bulb f**ks the bike, will not buy because of the light. To bad so sad bring the old one back ( LIGHT )
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#9 2011-02-15 13:17
lovely.............
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#10 2011-02-15 13:18
i dont like the underseat headers......
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#11 2011-04-05 22:10
sick job man
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#12 2011-08-28 03:44
I think the lights look good but they'd be better if they were more integrated with plastics over the top like in the old models. Still,i like the frame,set up and everything. My only wish would be that they make a newer raven edition that went sort of side by side with this design.
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