Yamaha R6

henry hoover · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2013 Karma :

Been looking at these lately the model from 08 onwards. But all you hear about is how bad they are as a road bike. Is that just a bit of a myth or are the ergos etc that bad?
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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

It's just as bad on a road as a ZX#R, CBR###RR Daytona, etc.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Define bad.

As to the ergonomics of the R6, some people find the riding position puts too much weight on their wrists and so it can be uncomfortable. The only way to find out if this is the case for you is is to sit on various different bikes and get some test rides.

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Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

Pegs are really high, i'd find a R1 easier for the road you can just leave it in one gear most of the journey.
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Ambitions0far... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Karma :

I have an R6 for an everyday bike, having had an er6f and ridden a triumph 955i for a couple weeks I can happily say I prefer the R6 in everyway. It does everything I ask of it including riding around Europe, i can see how it wouldn't be for everyone but it fits my needs perfectly, so much fun to ride and capable of keeping me comfortable while riding 12 hours a day.
As for hard on the wrists, i have one completely buggered wrist and with the addition of the cramp buster to the bike it never bothers me at all.
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henry hoover · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2013 Karma :

It would only be for weekend hooning and track days. But i wouldn't mind being able to ride it for a few hours. Which is something I really struggle with at the moment with the kawasaki.

Honda I had was fine you could ride a few hours on that no problem
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henry hoover · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2013 Karma :

I binned the 600rr on the track so i changed to the kawasaki. Although they are good bikes I've never really got on with it.
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Wull · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2014 Karma :

They're set up pretty stiff from std so a fiddle with the suspension will have them working better on the road.

They are a bit more aggressive with regards to the riding position but that's what its all about.

If you're gonna cramp up easily then steer well clear but if not get one and go fucking mental!
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Wull · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2014 Karma :

They're set up pretty stiff from std so a fiddle with the suspension will have them working better on the road.

They are a bit more aggressive with regards to the riding position but that's what its all about.

If you're gonna cramp up easily then steer well clear but if not get one and go fucking mental!
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Slacker24seve... · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2010 Karma :

Flat, high, angled seat and very sparsely upholstered too. The clipons are also angled in more than any other bike I've rode too.

Superb bikes and easily the fastest 600 top end. Sadly totally gutless low down. Unlike the rest of the 600s it has a proper (pink) powerband. Not much fun when you're not on it, great fun for the other 10% of the time.
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evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

IMO, the 636 you have is the better road bike.

The latest R6 is quite dominant on track as its ergonomics are perfect for it. Even me at 6'4 and 18st fully kitted find it easy to climb around on track.

It does lack any power below 10krpm though.

1000cc bikes make better road bikes. You will never make use of all the performance available, but, they are easier to live with for everyday use.
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JAMSXR · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Karma :

Never got the "1000cc better than 600cc on the road" argument.. Maybe if you do a lot of motorway miles, but outside of that I would personally always go for the lower CC.

With regards to comfort on the R6, don't worry about it after a few rides your body will get used to it.
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Wull · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2014 Karma :

I suppose it depends on riding style.

I've had both,and others for the road and I must admit I equally enjoyed riding the tits off the 600 but I pretty much did the same with the thou.

But when you're taking it slightly easy,warp factor 1.5 then the thou was probably the better bike,not as many gear changes and when the time came to overtake it was piss easy.

I'd happily have either or,for the moment the 9r will have to do.
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