15 tooth front sprocket, flush mount front signals, short stalk rear signals, hacked off rear fender, Vance & Hines SS4 Ti, 7mm of fork tube above clip-ons.
Pretty smooth overall, excellent power that's easy to handle on the backroads however lacks alittle mid range but who cares.
Great on the street both front and back, just grip the lever on the outer side rather than near the apex of the handle.
Better than the average riders on the road.
I love this bike, it handles great stock but I am looking to do some work on the forks and possibly an Ohlins rear shock.
license plate holder off, flush turn signals, Carbon Fibre Akrapovics slip on, Zero Gravity smoked screen.
low end flat with original exhaust. crazy power after 6-7k and up. Bike begs to be revved. Strech the gear till 13k and then,only then , gear up.
Awesome binders. You demand, they perform. Braking limit only in your fingers.
Noble chassis. 200% predictable,it forgives to the max. turning, braking, a deligth. Rarely a little headshake under super hard acceleration.
Balance to the maximum. thats the name of the game in supersports bikes. Ill kick R1 and 929 asses in the twisties any time. maybe they will make up in the open, but only maybe.
Aftermarket parts includes a M.Toby steering damper kit to calm the front end, flushed front & rear blinkers, bar & fairing sliders, PowerBronze red tinted double bubble screen & light protectors, yoke & tank protectors, CNC machined alloy paddock knobs & Bagster color coded leather seat covers. I'll be installing Factory Pro's ignition advancing rotor kit & K&N air filtercharger kit soon. Getting Factory Pro's billet engine covers too. Lastly, b'cos I actually use my R6 for long distance touring, I'm thinking of getting a Scottoiler auto chain lube kit too. Hhmm...
All-round smooth power delivery, though after installing the ignition advancer, should see a more eager response at low-mid rev ranges.
Braking feels very well modulated & offers a good initial bite.
Very agile, turns on a dime. But in cases of high speed corners on rather bumpy roads can cause the front end to shake. Which is why I fixed a steering damper. :-)
M4 stainless slipon, silkolene full sinthetic, emgo high flow oil filter, k&n, fender completely gone (tag just dangels), no mirrors, blinkers, passenger pegs, horn, rear brake switch, or kickstand switch, and all uneccessary bracketry, steel braided lines with race pads.
Power is awsome when it hits 9,000. NO OTHER 600 WILL EVEN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP!! Had bad sputter at mid range. K&n fixed it. With only M4 slipon (no k&n, no silkolene and a wore out back tire) the bike made 102 horsepower with a very dirty filter and with 22,500 miles on it!!!! (I can't wait to dyno it with changes!!!!!!!)
The brakes are utterly awsome. One finger is all you need!
Ther is no other!! I think turn and I'm turning. Suspension is awsome. Been set up once, gonna have to change it(skills have improved). Race tech front, Fox Shock, maybe ohlins.
I have ridden all the 600s and nothing compares. The only reason I would sell is to get a 2002!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
List the modifications on this bike k+n filter and a Leovinchi end can,R1 indicators cos they dont stick out as much,double bubble screen,rainbow strobes in the headlights
any flat spots etc. the bike takes a while to wake up but once it has its great,pulls real well and goes like stink
Feel, Strength stops on a sixpence, no need for braided lines here
this bike will ride around almost anything on the road, its stunning,direction changes are soo easy and its road manners are real good, not tried it on track yet but i cant wait.
hell of a bike if u dont mind wringing its neck (the r6 loves that) very different from my other bike which is a blade. Great fun to ride and fast as the blade on any twisties i can go on
Art slip-on exaust, stage 1 dynojet kit
This bike is almost hard to hold on to. Tons of power and incredible acceleration.
Breaking is great, though I have the back tire lock-up on me on sometimes.
Turns on a dime.
My roomate has a CBR, and he can't keep-up. This bike is beautiful and such a rush to ride.
Smoke wind screen, intergrated tail lights, V & H slip on.
Kind of spotty until 4000 rpm....at 6000 hold on to your shorts.
great for endos
Handles like a dream....it knows what I am going to do before I do it
I love this bike.....
Smoke wind screen, intergrated tail lights, V & H slip on.
Kind of spotty until 4000 rpm....at 6000 hold on to your shorts.
great for endos
Handles like a dream....it knows what I am going to do before I do it
I love this bike.....Had it on the highway a couple of weeks ago and got it up to 171 mph. Had an r1 and a gixxer 1000 out there with me around 175. Just bought the bike 3 1/2 months ago still trying to figure all the mods on the bike.......
List the modifications on this bike dorchy slip on exuast, short stalk rear signals, license plate holder, k&n air filter
any flat spots etc. 0-5000 is a little sloow, after 6000 put your rist brace on.
Feel, Strength are very good. one touch feel
the more you feel the more it wants.
i have had alot of 600's 750's smashed them all. i stell have this one.thats how good of a bike it is.
Yoshimura TRS Race slip-on, Front clear flush mounts, rear fender eliminator kit with clear short stalks, K&N air filter, Factory ignition advancer and Factory jet kit with #40 jets.
Stock bike had a flat spot between 4 to 6 rpm's. Jet kit fixed that. Bike is like a woman. It needs warmed up awhile before you get on it! After that you will wear out before it will. As far as power goes, I have had to check my shorts a couple of times!
Great brakes, saved my life a few times.
Excellent handling. Only other good R6 riders can keep up in the S's!
Can't wait to change sprocket. Of course it will be another unfair advantage to other bikes(he,he). What can I say,it is a beast needing set free. It even out does the CBR F4i and mine is carburated. Just imagine what the all new efi R6 will do!
No pipe so the cops don't hear me comeing. Painted her flat black. No mirrors or turnsignals. Scott triple clamp and Damper. Smoke windscreen.
Feels great. Under 6K the bike is just idleing. A 15.5K Smiles appear.
Plenty of braking power. But I wouldn't mind some braded lines and race pads. thats comeing up next.
I used to own an SV650, among other bikes. I know what handleing is. And this bike tops all the current 600's. Quik and lite turn in's. feels like a bicycle.
I have rode every new Japanese Sportbike on the market. The R6 has all the trates that I wanted in a bike. Agressive seating , Great exceleration, Looks great, very light and slim feeling, very flickable. And wheelies are a blast on it. All it needs is a steering damper for its lite front-end.
Just cosmetics. Flush front turn signals. Custom fender eliminator kit. Neon lite.
Get just over 4,000RPM and hold on!
Stops on a dime. Gonna get steel-braided lines soon.
Goes through the turns like it's on a rail.
Went from a GS500 to the R6. I absolutly love the Yamaha. The only bad thing is that I live in Minnesota and am unable to ride year-round. Still gonna try for atleast once every month this winter. Still need to get a pipe and some jet work done.
full akropovic exhaust system K&n air filter kit Jetted
decrease in power around 7000 rpm
quick and managable
perfect
smooth ride, great handling, well balanced
K&N airfilter, Two Brothers racing exhuast, smoke windscreen,
great acceleration, pleanty of power, LOVE this bike
stops just in time
holds the road well
Wonderful bike, good looking, powerful, i would venture to guess that is why they didn't change anything from 01 to 02.
Ohlins Top-Mount Steering Damper Frame Sliders Swing Arm Sliders Custom (smallest i can come up with) license plate holder Flushmount Rear Signal Lights Clear Tank Protector On the way: Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Exhaust Pipe
Ever so slight and very negligible hesitation below 3,500 RPM that'll most likely disappear after putting on the Akrapovic pipe. Very powerful tug on all gears all the way to around 14,000 RPM (with 1,500 RPM more to work with due to the 15,500 RPM redline)
Great stopping power but would be perfect after upgrading to steel-braided brake lines.
Ooooh-La-La!!! The R6 slices and dices through most anything thrown its way and it'll allow you to take on twisty roads like you've never done before. My friends keep telling me i've become a better and faster rider through our weekly canyon carving but i tell them each time ... it's not me, it's the bike.
Sections that are not here but are decision criteria: LOOKS ... the sexiness factor alone of this bike is enough to make it win over any other bike in the market today. FEATURES ... built-in rear hugger, body-color painted undertray, clock, 2 trip meters, fully adjustable good quality shocks (both front and rear) and it's race-ready straight out of the crate! ERGONOMICS ... despite looking like a full-on race bike in stock form, the R6 is surprisingly comfortable enough even for 3-5 hour rides. FUN FACTOR ... pardon the cliche but this bike makes you feel like a hero. Or a super hero, even. It effectively delivers the goods whether you're a racer or a poser. it'll help you go fast both in the straight and on twisty roads if that's what the situation calls for and it'll make you the center of attraction on bike-week nights at your local Starbucks cafe if that matters to you.
I put a Micron slip-on on a few weeks after I got it. Cosmetics include smoked windscreen, carbon fiber stuff, fender eliminator, and crash pads (a must have item).
This thing makes some sick power. Carburetion is smooth and quick to respond when you snap the throttle open. Wind it up past 6000 RPM, and you cant help but grin like a fool.
Its the braking on this bike that has gotten me out of some bad situations. (I hate deer) Braking is solid and strong. You dont have to squeeze the brake lever very hard, and you get some great braking. It beats the hell out of a CBR 900RR that I have ridden.
Smooth, quick, lite, all in all very great handling. This is a great bike for blasting the twisties.
I love this bike. I have ridden the 2002 ZX6R(my brothers) and 2002 GSXR600 as well as a 2000 GSXR600(my dads) and a 1998 CBR 900RR, and none of them are comparable. My dad and my brother have both ridden my bike, and the first comment they both had when they got off my R6 was "God Damn that thing is quick." The R6 is the best. Enough said.
List the modifications on this bike why modify junk
JUNK GSX-R RULEZ
JUNK GSX-R RULEZ
JUNK GSX-R RULEZ
JUNK GSX-R RULEZ
dynojet kit, braided lines, full Yosh system, Scotts damper, Attack rearsets, 15 tooth front.
great stock power. noticeable increase with pipe and jet kit.
fine. put braided lines on more for looks.
soft rear when stock, but i was able to adjust it to my liking. (my weight: 180 lbs). get a lot of head shake when the front gets light coming out of strong corners. needs a damper if you ride hard, especially if you drop the forks a few mm.
great overall bike. if you set it up right it almost rides itself.
why dont you learn to ride a bike before you make comments about one.
to all of you who think that the bike is flat until 4000 rpm's - you shouldnt ever be below 4000 rpm's so you shouldnt know how it feels down there.
and those of you who think that it handles "AWESOME" stock know nothing.
List the modifications on this bike: euro-bikes undertail, flushed front turn signals, carbon D&D slip on, 15 t front sprocket and 50 t rear, regina x-ring chain, scotts steering damper, dynojet jetkit, 190/50/17 dunlop 208,
couldn't ask for more power...well, actually i could in the mid-range but i'm crazy!!
braking is excellent. can't complain.
after installing the scotts damper the front end seems to be more docile.
Love my baby!!!
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any flat spots etc.
Feel, Strength
Akrapovic Slip-on Can, Shaved Tail, Smoked Screen, Second Look Seat Covers"Hell Ya"
1000-4000 No Power, 4000-6000 Gettin There 6000 and up "ON ONE WHEEL FOR MILES" Never Get Stranded over 14000 Out Of A Turn "IF YOU DO CHECK YOUR DRAWERS OR THE DAMAGE"
Back Tire Always Feels Wet, Other than that You Could Kiss The Front Tire At 90. "AWESOME STOPPIES" For Those Who Care.
This Bike Is A Twistie Robot, Like Its Has A Mind Of Its Own. Though A Little Reluctant For Those 130 mph Half Tuck Crowns "If Ya Know What I Mean" I Can Outhandle other bikes with my old lady on the back. Q"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH GSX-R's" A"THEY SUCK"
Baddest Bike Ive Ever Owned Has Mind Boggling Speed And Incredible Stability. But dont kid yourself it wont do no 175 the speedo is way off over 135, my friend is a cop clocked me at 15000 revs 6th gear at 149. "SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE" But Its The Truth And You Should Know.
Stock engine and chassy Michelin Pilot Sport tires
This bike could be likened to a 125cc motocross bike on steroids. The bike has little bottom end to speak of, in fact, it actually has a little hesitation. I'm fairly confident however, that a jet kit will eliminate this problem. The flat spot at low RPMs, albiet still a problem, is hardly noticed though at regular riding. After about 7000 RPMs, the bike rips. Which is why I compared it to a 125 dirtbike, which reacts the same way. Once the powerband kicks in, it's a whole new bike, and it makes tons of snappy, high-revving power. No complaints in the poney department.
Superb feel, with easily the best brakes I've ever had. One finger braking is the norm, and wheel stands are but a squeeze away. Definetly the class leading brakes - I've ridden ZX6s, GSXRs, and a YZF600R.
Great handling, but comes with tires that hate the bike. The bikes steep rake allows for sharp corners, but long sweepers and straights are still extremely stable. The bike will also hold a line very well, and doesn't tend to dance around on the exit of corners. However, like I said, the Dunlops that come stock are crap - no question. The almost 'bounce' in and out of corners, and you may as well slide the rear end around corners instead of trying to grip. Basically, these tires are "Slicks" with tread, and I don't mean the racing kind of slicks either.
Great overall bike. At home on the twisty backroads, and works as a decent commuter bike. The riding position is just relaxed enough for longer rides, but you can also still tuck down and lean it over. More comfortable than the GSXR or ZX 6, but still allows for sport racing. In fact, the stablity of the bike actually makes you want to go faster, even though the GSXR is more 'racy'. Now, if commuting is the primary use for the bike, I would suggest the YZF600R, as the riding position is a little less aggressive. This translates into a much longer riding deration, and it is also much easier for 'two-up' riding. Yet, the R6 manages to turn more heads, attract more women, and it is definetly more fun to ride.
absolutley nothing, but a K&N filter kit
DFI (Digital Fuel Injection) is the shiznitto!!! no hesistation
you think it and it's there
you think it and it's there
How can it get much more better than this? Maybe a steering damper for next years model???
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Feel, Strength
List the modifications on this bike none
any flat spots etc. great power band
Feel, Strength very strong
great
great
full Akrapovic system; LHI steering damper; Yamaha racing double bubble screen
Very smooth power, with a big rush after 9,000 rpm. Stock system actually very good, although nothing much happens below 6,000. Akrapovic has helped mid-range, and the sound is great!
Superb. Need nothing more than one finger. Easy to stop in a hurry; new people to bike can easily send themselves over the front due to the fantastic stopping power. Nice feel back to the clip ons. For racing, I suppose braided lines would be a logical addition
Wow! Think and it turns. Especially good once speed gets turned up a bit. Only at slow speeds is it less than telepathic. I will replace stock tires in the next month and will get either Michelin Pilot Sports or Pirelli Corsas; stock Dunlops are not that good.
A truly great bike. And the 2003/04 is even better, as is the 2003 ZX-6R and the CBR600RR. Amazing what these bikes can do. To be fair, I do not really push this bike since I have not gone to any track days. But for street riding, it is still a huge amount of fun. It is so well mannered in the city while trying to escape to less crowded roads. Once you get to the twisties, oh my.....
List the modifications on this bike-just bought this bike three days ago from an older gentleman, so i haven't had time to do any mods yet.
any flat spots etc.-bike feels great around town and on the highway. very civil under about 8000rpm but once you get it up into the upper arc of the tach is where the fun starts. this bike loves to be revved.
Feel, Strength- brakes feel great, gently pull on the front brake with a couple fingers and lightly push the rear while downshifting and youre stopped before you know it.
handling is very good and predictable, better than other bikes i've ridden.
very fun bike, provides all day enjoyment, assuming you don't run out of gas (like me)-very limited fuel range is my only gripe.
Just got it, no time between work and school to make mods....yet.
great all around performer. I love the way this bike handles most situations. A little slow (i use the term loosely) under 8000 RPM but that is where the fun starts....all the way to the redline. The bike is not very happy in cold tempetures though, but than again what am i doing riding in wisconsin winters anyway.
Brakes feel great, have had the rear lock up on me though a few times, but kinda expected it to.
Takes the twisties great and is a blast on the long back country roads.
Overall, a great bike, worth every penny. Will definately get another one sometime.
MIG highmount slip on, Factory Jet Kit, Vortex 15 tooth front sprocket and polished 48 tooth rear. Polished wheels, carbon fiber intake covers, flush signals integrated led tail, lowered front forks, neon underlight kit.
superb bike, a little bumpy throttle at slow speed and a bit of a dip in power arount 4-5k on the tach. otherwise a screamer
great braking, no fade
outstanding handling the bike feels very light and agile and makes you confident to lean. an improved tire might make for more usable tread on hard leans
D&D carbon fiber exhaust, K&N filter
insane past 6000rpms
one finger endos are easy.
great for weaving through traffic
Love it.
Full Yosh RS3 exhaust, 15 tooth frot sprocket, stage 1 jet, lowerd 1" in rear and 1 1/4" in front, carbon fiber flush mount front turns, Intergrater kit in rear to get rid of gauky turn signals
idle - 7k kinda weak but what can ya say its a 600 after that it was nice and fun but ill see ya later no complaints from 7k to redline
great braking stops when ya want it too
lay it over its not going to fall the further you get over the better it feels
Have raced all the other 600s out there some on the street most at the track. Beat them all. only have got to run it at a 1/8 but i think a 7.21 is fairly strong for this bike havnt seen any other 600s get even close to that maybe the other guys just cant ride.
List the modifications on this bike ---latest sounds , always a 98 modifications
any flat spots etc. thts extramelly wonder on yamaha.
Feel, Strength crazy braking
one handling
alwayas for the yamaha
gyt-r carbon fiber slip on, steering damper aluminum break lines
powerful 600 especially at higher speeds
stoppies feel different, but not weird/bad other than that the breaking feels pretty good
handles well, but my suggestion to a begining rider is to buy a steering damper good add on before exhaust
all around good bike great power way more power than older carbuerated models, wheelies come easy very little clutchwork needed
undertail kit, flush mount front signals, acceleration sprocket kit, chrome mirror windscreen, power commander 3usb, micron serpent exhaust, back seat removed, carbon fiber rims, roughly 35-45lbs lighter than a stock bike. k&n air filter
this bike stock had nice power after 4500-5200 rpm. but with the serpent exhaust k&n air filter and power commander the bike really moves. had the bike on the dyno to remove any flat spots.its 1 badass bike. the bike is geared to accelerate a lot quicker with the sprocket change
superb for riding endos and braking front n back
perfect the extra 40 off the weight really makes the bike feel easy to throw around in the twisties. 1000cc bikes be afraid very afraid
love this bike..i've beaten all the competion out there in the 600cc class..track & Drag..suzuki750 got its ass spanked
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The power is quick and responsive. I feel it can be a little powerful but i think most of all you will have the most fun on a R6 than any other 600cc bike.
The braking is great and can tend to feel stiff but the brakes most of all are very responsive.
Handling on the R6 is great so far.
I would like to greatly recommend the R6, for a first bike to anyone and if your into stunting than this is perfect.
Ground Zero Screen (smoke), 1 Less tooth on front sprok, ledince pipe, lot of carb work, integraded signals, R1 Forks, Frame sliders
Great bike for slow wheelies and showing of for the bitches
Feel, Strength, not to good for my stoppies
very tight on cornering and agile. Awsume
I bought this bike because is wanted a different bike for stunts but ended up liking it more than my Ninja. If someone was wanting a good bike to learn on it would be a good choose because you can get them pretty cheap and it still handles great
Ground Zero Screen (smoke), 1 Less tooth on front sprok, ledince pipe, lot of carb work, integraded signals, R1 Forks, Frame sliders
Great bike for slow wheelies and showing of for the bitches
Feel, Strength, not to good for my stoppies
very tight on cornering and agile. Awsume
I bought this bike because is wanted a different bike for stunts but ended up liking it more than my Ninja. If someone was wanting a good bike to learn on it would be a good choose because you can get them pretty cheap and it still handles great
Bitubo steering damper, otherwise everything is stock.
Bit flat and unpredictable when pulling from a stop. Once you get going it is smooth and easy to control. Open it up and it just keeps accelerating.
Good strong brakes, but don't feel as strong as my CBR600. There is braking power there, but I have to put in more effort to get it.
Turns in really quickly, but rear has a tendency to go wide. Can slide the back around for sharp turns - behaves nice and predictably while sliding the back. Can be very badly behaved under heavy braking - bike feels like it wants to fold in half; steering damper made a huge difference to overall stability, but especially under heavy braking.
Very nimble little beast, will go as fast you want. Lots of fun. Stock screen is a bit small, but otherwise far more comfortable than it looks. Stock Dunlop tyres are the worst tyres I've ever had the misfortune to have on a motorcycle.
List the modifications on this bike Dropped 3", Red Chrome Shield, rear plastic fender eliminated, Micron pipe on order.
More juice than any 600 on the market and will definatley bust azz to all takers. 6000rpm's, hold on to your urine and testicles and prepare for warp speed.
Stops as fast as it accelerates....QUICKLY!
Drives like a Cadillac and corners like a Porche.
If you crave wheelies...this is the bike 4 you! Will stand up and stay up. Great 4 endo's too. The power is simply amazing.
Dropped 3", Red Chrome Shield, rear plastic fender eliminated, Micron pipe on order.
More juice than any 600 on the market and will definatley bust azz to all takers. 6000rpm's, hold on to your urine and testicles and prepare for warp speed.
Stops as fast as it accelerates....QUICKLY!
Drives like a Cadillac and corners like a Porche.
If you crave wheelies...this is the bike 4 you! Will stand up and stay up. Great 4 endo's too. The power is simply amazing.
NONE
NONE, FI IS AWSOME. NO CHOCK, NO JOKE. SMOOTH
FRONT IS STRONG, LIMITED FADE REAR SOME FADE, WILL LOCK UP EASEY WHEN WANTED.
BAD ASS, (THAT'S GOOD) STABLE AND FORGIVING, EVEN IF YOUR A FIRST TIMER.
IT LOVES TO WHEELIE, EVEN IF I'AM NOT TRYING. --COULD USE A STEERING DAMPNER, HAY YAMAHA A LITTLE HELP HERE--!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15\50 520 chain conversion, two bros. racing slip on, huge industries short stalk blinkers & fender eliminator, synthetic oil every oil change, memphis shades black to smoke fade windscreen, factory jet kit.
Noticeable flat spot around 5000 rpm, but once you get past that it's balls to the wall.
Great feel and bite. They do what they're supposed to do - stop you without fading.
After setting up the suspension for my weight, the ride was a little harsh but well worth the added handling. Turns good out of the box, carves like a dream after setting it up to your riding style and weight.
I've had this bike for 4 years, and many people say that you'll outgrow a 600 within a year. The people that say that and buy themselves a literbike either don't know how to ride a bike to it's potential (you'll never do it on the street), or are squids trying to show off to their friends. If you buy an r6, learn how to ride it correctly, and set it up right, you'll never need anything bigger. Happy riding!
Smoked windscreen, Jardine RT-One slip on, Two Tone leather seats, flush turn signals, fender elimator kit, Metzeler Sportec M-1 tires, Super Blue Headlight Bulbs, K&N Air Filter, Dynojet intake performance kit Stage 1, Harris Grips, Carbon Fiber tank pad, Carbon Fiber bar ends
VERY NICE!!! quickly picks up and fly's, at 6,000+ rpm, try and hold on, lot of power!
braking's great stops perfectly with the M-1 Sportec tires!!!
Handles like a dream, no problems, love the curves
The R6 is an awesome bike tons of power, i'll keep it forever! I just beat my friends 2006 CBR 600 RR, theres just sooo much you can do to them its not even funny!
steering damper, racing can,paint job
nothing till about 9 thousand revs then it takes off
excellent
excellent
brilliant screams like a banshee
Bone stock. First thing to go will be the license plate bracket and stock turn signals. I'm happy enough with the stock performance that I don't feel the need to install a slip-on or any other mods. I like the quiet sound of the stock pipe over more throaty, noisy aftermarket ones... Keeps a lower profile on the streets (less police attention) and pisses off less people late at night. Pulling up in front of my girlfriend's house at 2AM won't wake her parents :)
Extremely smooth delivery - gotta love fuel injection! At first, maneuvering in first gear at slow speeds was a little jumpy, but I got used to it quickly. This is my second bike, first without carbs - learned on a '94 CBR600F2. Once you make the step up to fuel injected, it's hard to go back to a carbureted bike.
No complaints. Excellent, smooth feel and enough braking power for most any situation with minimal input. I bounced a deer off my front tire two weeks ago and have the brakes to thank for helping me to stay up. I was able to slow down from 50 to 25 at the point of impact in less than 50 feet. Good brakes (and good luck)!
I can throw the R6 into turns almost without worry. I find myself taking curves faster than I ever have with other bikes. Right now I'm finally learning to wheelie, and it's mind-numbingly easy to do - one of the lightest 600's out there. Sooner or later I'll figure out how to shift gears and keep it up there for a while.
One of the first quirks I found with the '04 R6 is that your throttle hand can bind up with the fuel tank when taking right turns at slow speeds. I nearly dropped it in a parking lot when I figured that out for the first time - luckily I put my foot down and avoided embarassment & shame. Riding position is a bit more aggressive than for touring or long-distance commuting, but the stock seat is much more comfortable than the CBR600RR or GSXR-600. I've taken the R6 on a nonstop 5-hour ride from Eastern PA to Upstate NY and it wasn't overly uncomfortable. I did have to sit on my leg at one point for a couple minutes halfway through the ride to give my ass some bloodflow, but after that, it was smooth sailing til the end. Overall, the nicest bike I've yet ridden. I don't think I'll ever need a bigger bike.
full race akrapovic exurst system
only pasted my test a week ago never felt any think like it it my life unreal reach 8000 revs and hold on.
i find it stops ok but could not would not know cos only ever been on a 125 before this
fantastic
never drove a bike before this apart from a 125 and i have no plans to change this bike best 4k i have ever spent said good bye to the car and never going back
Ohlins rear shock, PC III, Engine work, Ohlins cartridge kit for front end, Ohlins steering dampner, Watson front signals, undertail, Woodcraft case covers, Woodcraft rearsets, hindle full system, Goodridge braided lines, gearing...
bike is awesome. It was dynoed at 112 at the rear wheel.
I added braided lines, however, the stock brakes are incredible. One finger braking...
I have only experienced this bike setup with the ohlins, and it is great.
Awesome bike, I'm looking at swapping out the front end for Ohlins RT forks (update the look).
license plate location kit, flush front signal lights, level 1 jet kit, K&N air filter, M4 Karbon slip-on, white windshield, Corbin Seat, Solo Seat
Felt almost prefect to me. weak at low RPM's but a simple solution: Keep em high
braking was tight. anytime i needed to stop in a hurry it was done!
bike has a short wheelbase, it handles awesome
List the modifications on this bike Rear fender was easily modified and plate moved up to show off that sexy back end. Smaller blinkers all the way around. Stage 1 jet kit w/slip on titanium akropovic pipe.
Great after the jet kit and pipe. Power comes on clean(though still a little weak compared to big brother) from 4 grand. Noticeable "bog" below four.(Hey it's a 600) Power through mid-range and to the top is great. Pipe and jet really smoothed out the power delivery.
Good progressive feel. Good inital bite and feels confident trail braking into the corners.
Front feels a little vague and light after rolling on the gas coming out of corners. The bike really wants to fall on it's side without a fight. You can almost hear it saying "Is That All You Got?"
Great bike if you have some twistie road close by and your not afraid to let it hang out. The more you put in the more you will get out of this one. If you are into the "straight-line" thing...go by a Busa.
