Is the Yamaha R6 Super Sport a good bike?
The R6 handles like a dream and the brakes are good too. The riding position is good for its class defiantly more comfortable than the latest 600’s. If you’re thinking of buying a 600 super sport you can’t go wrong with this bike. I bought my ’03 R6 a year ago in 2007 with only 5,000 miles on it for $5200 – what a great value!
When did the Yamaha YZF R6 come out?
1998: Original Yamaha YZF-R6 launched. 2001: Updated Yamaha YZF-R6 includes quick release number plate hanger and most obviously LED tail lights. 2003: Yamaha YZF-R6 gets new swingarm, fuel injection replaces carbs, revised frame, five-spoke wheels. None. 50 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA R6 (1998-2003) and rated it in a number of areas.
When did the Yamaha R6 get a new swingarm?
2003: Yamaha YZF-R6 gets new swingarm, fuel injection replaces carbs, revised frame, five-spoke wheels. None. 50 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA R6 (1998-2003) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
What is the redline on a Yamaha R6?
The Yamaha YZF-R6 loves to rev – a 15,500 rpm redline was high for the time. As with a two-stroke you need to be heavy on the revs and clutch at low rpm to get going. Hit 6000rpm and the R6 wakes up, driving strongly as long as you are hard on the gasbefore the next kick in power at 10,000rpm where it really takes off towards its 15,500rpm redline.
1998: Original Yamaha YZF-R6 launched. 2001: Updated Yamaha YZF-R6 includes quick release number plate hanger and most obviously LED tail lights. 2003: Yamaha YZF-R6 gets new swingarm, fuel injection replaces carbs, revised frame, five-spoke wheels. None. 50 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA R6 (1998-2003) and rated it in a number of areas.
2003: Yamaha YZF-R6 gets new swingarm, fuel injection replaces carbs, revised frame, five-spoke wheels. None. 50 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA R6 (1998-2003) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha R6?
Bolts, brackets and fasteners plus a handful of bigger components fur or rust up far too easily. Major Yamaha YZF-R6 reliability problems are extremely rare. Check for heavy oil consumption and any form of gearbox fault. This is a popular, but value for money, class and it’s hard fought on price.
Is the Yamaha R6 a good track bike?
Light, rapid steering and hard to fault on the track – ultimately the Yamaha YZF-R6’s pegs will touch down but that takes some doing. The bars will waggle under power but the Yamaha YZF-R6 is a fast steering track bike so that’s to be expected.