Written on: 24/03/2013 by Willgibson407 (3 reviews written)
After going from a 2001 R6, to a new 0 mile 2008 R6, the difference was absolutely amazing. The steering was spot on, handling tight corners, to pot holes. She handled better than any other leading brands on the market. The seat to the bars was the perfect length, and ground to inseam, was perfect. If you're a short person this motorcycle will suit you just fine! You may be tip towing, but on two wheels it is a perfect match. I personally think that all bikes should come with frame sliders,... (read more)
Written on: 09/11/2008 by jocasaja
I have had dozens of bikes, and this has to be the best built bike I have ever had. I even went on a tour to France on it and it proved to be perfectly comfortable for stints of 2 to 3 of hours at a time, My gearscac tailpack fitted well, and very secure with some of that grippy rubber mat stuff. I find the sports riding position very comfortable - double bubble screen fitted. I also prefer Yamaha for the longer 6000 mile service intervals, and also seem to cost less anyway. If kept above... (read more)
Written on: 19/04/2008
Had a Suzuki gixxer k5 1000 before the Yamaha R6, this is a superb bike....get one. Great front end 'feel'.....not experienced this much before. Road the demo bike and can't wait to get mine run in to experience the 12k rush again. (read more)
Written on: 12/03/2008 by yamman (1 review written)
Well think after reading MCN I would have stayed with Honda, but think id be wrong wasn't sure on the tyres felt the front go a twice after 200 mile but my 1st time on Dunlop then again not been the weather for it due to strong winds and spills on road still plenty for me to learn about it for me, well done Yamaha. (read more)
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