Yamaha YZF-R6

I have only had my Yamaha for about 3 months now, and every time I get on it is like the very first time. The speed alone is in a class of its own. I am 6"0 and my feet cannot firmly stick to the ground at traffic lights, but I am in full control of the bike, I would recommend anybody riding if you are 5"7 or under.

The handling is smooth and the bike feels incredibly light once one the move.

Down Side: It can really do a number on your wrist and tends to get warm really quickly, but the fans do a great job on cooling this bike down.

For everyday use and long rides out, I couldn't think of a better bike to be honest. Yamaha for life!

Just bought this bike for myself and my partner. I love the beautiful design, great engine power, excellent handling, easy to manouver, stable power distribution in every RPM level, powerful accelleration, and the best top speed in class. The ride position is beautiful, even though the seat is higher than the handle bar. Overall, I couldn't find any fault with this bike. It is another Masterpiece from Yamaha, and this bike is the best in the class.

Just used a Yamaha R6 on a track day at Silverstone. What a great little bike! So easy to drop into a corner, and it feels really stable under power through even the tightest bend. As with many bikes in this class you have to keep the rev's up - let them drop below 8000 and you will really feel the lack of torque, but keep it in the power band and it will fly. On the shorter, twistier circuits like Silverstone international it will keep up with almost anything - if we had been on the GP circuit it might have been different. A great track bike, docile when wrming up but as quick as you need when you are thrashing it - just needed some slicks for maximum effect.

Had my 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 for 2 weeks and have enjoyed every second of it, i would say its a belter of a sports bike to start with, you wont have any regrets. ENJOY

If you can do cause these bike's are so much fun, I wanted the r1 but the r6 was avaiable, and so pleased I did there great fun, perfect for big bike experience, great for everyday commuting or just ride out's and track day's, either way, it'll bring a smile to your face everytime!

I have owned my 99 Yamaha R6 for around 6 months now and this was my first bike after passing DAS. Coming of an ER5 onto a R6 was a big leap but definately worth it. The power is amazing and handling brilliantly. As others have said turns in the road are difficult your hands are so close to the tank on full lock. Otherwise can't fault it has been reliable since I have owned.

I got this Yamaha YZF-R6 from a friend because it was too much bike for him. He let me have it for a song! He dropped the bike three times and couldn't pick it up. Not a problem for me but he found it quite a challenge. He was a shorter rider and found he had problems with his feet on the ground... once again not a problem.

When I ride this bike I find that it's a very deceptive bike You can ride it a slow speeds and it is very comfortable in the city and for short rides on the highway, but twist that throttle too hard and your on one of those scary rides at the Fun Park! This bike is incredibly fast and should be ridden by more experienced riders. When your taking it out for a scoot with a rider on the back you can have a great time. I highly recommend this bike!

I have recently owned a 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6, this bike was extremely light and manouverable around town, it's fuel injected engine was smooth and manageble and made it very user friendly, that is until you gave it some stick then the pokey little motor that peaks at 18,000 rpm comes into its own. Drop a couple of gears then watch as the tachometer approaches 10,000 then you feel the surge as it takes off like a scalded cat. This has a serious grin factor and you tend not to realise how fast this 600 actually is. The gearbox however is something different, it's notchy and clunky especially between 1st and 2nd gear, and I found it prone to hitting false neutrals. You have to be exact with your left foot or quick on the clutch. The handling of the bike is easy at slow speed although the turning circle on it is dire, 3 point turn turns into a 5 point turn. As the bike pulls its very easy to power wheelie in first and second as the front is very light, too light sometimes and it can get a bit unsettled over the slightest rise in the road. I suggest a steering damper to rectify this and bring it back into heel. The suspension was smooth but a bit soft as standard but there is plenty of adjustment to tighten the whole thing up.The dashboard was easy to read with its large digital display and all the switches were in the right place. The riding position was a little cramped for me and you couldnt get a packet of chocolate drops under the seat, apart from that it is a nice ride. Recommended for anyone who doesn't want to go far and wants to do it quickly.

I purchased this Yamaha YZF-R6 sports bike recently and found it to more than satisfy my needs. The bike appears to be very reliable. It handles extremely well and is suitable for commuting or taking those long Sunday rides.