Yamaha YZF-R6 Reviews

I recently purchased a 2002 yamaha R6 about 8 weeks ago. Immediately you get the feeling of being in the presence of a very impressive motorcycle. First things first: Cut the bike tail section off of it (looks kinda lame). If you can, also pick up a tail-light integrator so the rear tail signal lights can go also. Also pick up a new ...  Read the complete review

The R6 is without any doubt the most fantastic motorcycle that money can buy. It combines speed and style is such a perfectly formed package that it really is very hard to fault. The R6 looks similar to the R1, but they are actually quite different bikes. The R6 was designed as a pure sportsbike for the 600cc class and all the road bits ...  Read the complete review

This first bit is not a person merely boasting, it just helps if you know a little background info'. Otherwise an accurate conclusion can not be found due to the lack of comparitive experience a person has: I have ridden bikes for around 5 or 6 years now, and in that time I've ridden many bikes, from BMW LT/RT's to Fireblades. ...  Read the complete review

In 1998 I took delivery of a pristine blue R6 from J.S.Gedge (Hastings). Having been out if the saddle for a year or two, what appealed to me was the looks, small(ish) size and sheer power of this bike. Having such a short wheelbase, the bike is so 'flickable' it's easy to quickly build up your confidence on it. Combined with ...  Read the complete review

This bike, I class as the little brother to the beast of bikes the R1(see review). Having only ridden this bike for 4 hours, it was clear to see why this bike was made. I currently ride a 98 zx6r and in comparison there are subtle differences. The zx6 was crowned king of 600 class 98/99 even though the most popular bike was the CBR(suprise, ...  Read the complete review

Hi I rode an R6 last Saturday 01/07/00 and wow for a 600cc it kicks some butt. Engine, On one long straight going though the gears the front wheel was trying to leave the ground on the first three gear changes. The revs just keep on coming (14.5K red line). Being a 600 it was easy work around town with no throttle snatch. Sorry though ...  Read the complete review