As the old Pretenders song goes, "We are all of us in the gutter"—especially during our annual “Class of” sportbike comparison, where someone always seems to throw away at least one bike. This year it was Aaron Frank’s turn, low-siding our gorgeous, 50th-anniversary Yamaha YZF-R1. At least the video cameras weren’t rolling when it happened! Meanwhile, if someone offers you a smokin’ deal on a limited-edition R1, just make sure it’s not #32…









