Yamaha R6 Review ( YZF )

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By yev601


A newer version of the R6
A newer version of the R6

Out on the highway, I was amazed at the tractability of the R6's engine; I constantly found myself seeking an up-shift on the freeway, just to find myself already in top. Progress is quick, not rapid, beneath 70 mph in top, however erst over the legal limit insignificant six takes off as if a scolded cat without so a lot of as a down shift. Drop to moment at this speed and you will find yourself looking at the sky as everything disappears behind you at an alarming rate and it will be interesting to see what the six will do in the quarter mile.



Around town, you could run the rpms as low as you as you want and the complete fuel injection will enable you to open the throttle anywhere, anytime without missing a beat. Of course, everything starts happening a lot quicker erst you pass 8,000 rpm and the bike pulls difficult till red line at this point but, for riding conservatively in traffic, the R6 causes a nice friend. The foot pegs are now 5mm more forward for greater weight distribution to the front end. They are surely high and the bars are low, however I found the overall ride package a lot comfier than I had thought.

You are not going to want to go touring on this thing, however don't despair if your favorite set of twisties are a couple hours away, the suspension isn't going to bushed you to death on the way. I did not maintain a lot of of an eye on gas mileage, other than getting the fuel light to come on at around 120 mph after some severe throttle abuse in the deserted canyons. This is 2000 rpm higher than the former R6 model and it is the highest redline of a widely distributed production four-stroke engine the Honda CBR250RR had a reputed redline of 19,000. Such a high speed is near to degrees known just in Formula One engines , where valve springs stress issues lead to the adoption of pneumatic return at further than 19,000 rpm.

Weighing in at 8 lbs lighter than last years model, producing 3 further horsepower and costing the same, $7999, Yamaha includes done everything in their ability to arch the sales chart with the 2003 R6. I am off to receive some therapy, or at least a support group that could understand my deranged ramblings about shift lights, 16,000 rpms and 2nd gear ability wheelies. I am trying to receive over the separation anxiety that includes plagued me since turning the bike back in to Yamaha, also as the be required to hear the four cylinders howling while the road gets sucked toward the fairing in flying forward. Nothing I have also ridden could be so mercilessly thrown into corners with such confidence, and naught I have also ridden includes remaining me so badly wanting more.

Yamaha R6 Models and Years:

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sarfraz291  says:
10 months ago

hi

chris cole  says:
7 months ago

I love this bike!I will have one!!!!!!

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Live N Learn  says:
4 months ago

I had been a backrider for more than 10 years but our bike's model is somewhat practically designed but with some speed, too. I was afraid of speed but it was exhilarating when the wind started combing my hair. I wish I could ride a bike again--with me driving. Thanks for a nice review. I might go for this fabulous Yamaha!

SomeRandomBum  says:
2 months ago

I picked one up this weekend. =) 06 raven

Mike  says:
2 weeks ago

Don't buy an R6 many have problems shutting off and some doing it while riding.

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