2005 Yamaha YZF-R6

Summary:

Don't sell your R6 - they don't make them anymore!

Faults:

Regulator/Rectifier connector got fried once, replacement wasn't expensive.

The front sprocket nut came off one day. Apparently Yamaha knew about it, but I never received any communication. Easy fix, but I paid for a tow truck to bring it home.

General Comments:

Keep up with the regular maintenance, and you have a gem!

Low end torque is poor. But if I rev it to 9000 rpm, I'm way too loud, and draw unwanted attention from the blue uniformed folks pretty easily!

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th February, 2022

2004 Yamaha YZF-R6

Summary:

Light and quick, amazing bike for a first time rider OR an experienced one

Faults:

Needed to replace the spark plugs in 2007, as the engine started misfiring.

Tires were replaced twice due to wear and tear from stunting i.e. burnouts.

General Comments:

Very very quick and light.

Due to the extremely light weight, it could take corners like no other.

Extremely easy to pop the front end up.

I definitely will be buying another one when I pay off my car.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th March, 2009

2000 Yamaha YZF-R6

Summary:

Brilliant engineering and years of race testing can only produce awesome results

Faults:

Very little has broken down on this bike that wasn't due to poor maintenance or bad installations.

The first chain and sprocket kit was poorly installed and the chain ran at a slight angle between the sprockets. This wore the sprockets and the chain down quickly and made a horrible chunking noise. Replaced with a 15-50 gearing and it ditches 954's now.

The timing chain and tensioner needed replacing at about 23K.

General Comments:

This is a VERY high performance motorcycle. It brings a challenge to everyone on the track, even the litrebikes.

The seating position is aggressive and well positioned for fast transitions. This detracts from its touring quality somewhat, but in my opinion the trade off is worth it for this bike.

Not a bike for someone who has not owned a street/race bike before.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th May, 2005

11th Jan 2008, 14:09

I agree with this review. I own a 2000 Yamaha R6 myself, and I have to say these ratings are exactly what I would give it, and I have been riding it for around 6 months now. I moved up from a Ninja 250 and I don't see why I would ever need a larger bike.

10th Feb 2008, 10:06

I have only taken one for a test ride, and I loved it so much I signed on the dotted line for the next 30 months, on a pre-reg 2007. Can't wait to get my hands on it, and my head round it.

I have had several bikes before; RS100, Virago 535, FZS Fazer 600. So my first sports bike is gonna be the R6. I have been waiting for 10 years to get my hands on one these exceptionally stunning machines. Still waiting for the elusive phone call telling me it is ready for collection. Give me a few months of living with it and I will update.

Cheers

Trigg.