Yamaha YZF-R6 (1998-2003)

I bought my '03 R6 a year ago in 2007 with only 5,000 miles on it for $5200 - what a great value! I simply cannot believe how much power is available above 10,000 rpms for a 600cc bike. I did level 3 and 4 with Keith Code at Mid-Ohio with my R6, and can't be happier with the performance, especially for what I paid for it. It feels very light and steers quickly and precisely. I can't imagine a better track day bike for $5,000!

I passed my test 6weeks back,first bike is an R6 and i have to say i love it with a passion, i was looking in the Honda direction as i was always a massive Honda car nut but something about the R6 appealed and god am i glad i got it.Mine however has been modified and i do have to be aware that im not on my moto-cross bike at times...but overall id say this bike is perfect for a first bike if given the respect it deserves.

My first bike was an 1999 R6, I fell in love when I got it and loved it for a number of years b4 selling her and buying an '02 Honda f4i. Im not sure why I find the f4i has better handling but it just seems to be a smoother ride. I wouldnt give the yami a bad review cause it was a great bike for the 3 years that I had it! www.UsedMotorcycleDealers.info

i'M 5'8'' SHORT ARSE AND THE 1998 BIKE HAD ME ON ONE FOOT. GREAT ON THE ROAD SOME UN RELIABILITY ISSUES LIKE THE GEAR BOX REMINES ME OF THE FZR600. YAMS SEEM TO HAVE A CLUNKY BOX AWKWARD CHANGE AND NOT BULLET PROOF GEAR BOX. PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE THOUGH BUT THEN I'VE ALWAYS LIKED THE YAM'S.

i love the R6,its the best 600 i couldve ever chosen as a first bike! Its reliable and very comfortable. Small and girly i think too. well worth the money i paid out for her. Shesw very nippy and just love the way it sounds. a very fun bike to start of with!

after a gap of 10yrs i got back into biking ,first with an 01 zx6r nice machine but i didnt get on with the handling,then got the r6 ,cant fault it put on a damper ,new pair of bt014s .handlings superb .theres more than enough power and if ya wind it up goes into warp drive .ive had it a year always starts on the button .all in all for some one looking at getting a user freindly sports bike i would highly recormend one of these.

Great steering, easy handling Over all a fun ride. Bit nicer on the track than on a dirt road though! Taking it off the track I'd recommend a new seat or you could wind up with a very sore bum

the reson i learnt to ride was cause i had seen the r6 so the day i passed i brought one every one seid IT' THOUGH YOU OFF IN A HEART BEAT (even the man i had it off cheers mate!!!!) i'v taken it realy easy with iv found it comfortable for me and my pillion it got all the power i need and handles great fast and responsive so im two weeks in to rideing now heres hopeing it doesnt spit me off in a heart beat from what iv can see if it happens its my fault not the bike they go slow as well as fast the bike does'nt decide i do so over all im happy i lisened to my self and didnt get put off

I'm 5'6" tall and found the R6 quite comfortable. It feels like the fastest 600 out there although I haven't ridden the 2003 zx636. I think that the tank is fairly short so I don't get the usual; back pain. I owned a gsxr 600 k1 and it was awful. It didn't handle had no low down guts and was like a torture rack for my back. Could have been the set up by previous owner that made the handling and power so bad. Much faster and lighter than a pre 2002 zx6r and much more exciting than a older cbr. The handling is excellent it feels light and flick-able. Mine has loads of low down grunt. Not sure if the gearing (front rear sprockets) has been down geared. The gearbox is terrible between 1st and second. If buying get a test ride and if it jumps out of second while being revved go find another one to look at. Can bump about a bit over bumps around corners but I've got used to it. Low speed turns ie u turns on mini roundabouts can find you banging your thumbs against the side of the tank. Strengths: Power, light weight, handling. Weaknesses: Gearbox between 1st and second can be iffy. Low speed tight turns need care.

Passed my Direct Access in 2000 Jumped straight on an R6 everyone said "It'll spit you off" but it can be the most forgiving bike or a right bastard depends on your right wrist. 5 years later still going strong love it, fast, manic and still whoops the new 600's. Strengths: Reliable, Fast, Comfortable. Weaknesses: Clunky gearbox.