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As promised.. To start off a brand new XBhp, here's my upgraded commuter 
Edit: To avoid confusion.. this is the YZF-R6S which is different from the YZF-R6. Thanks!
2009 Yamaha YZF-R6S Home, information, info
Edit: Click here for a 400 Mile Report -> http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post112779
That's my car in the back
I picked it up on the 29th of August, just ahead of the long weekend. Loving it so far.
The Engine is one of the smoothest ever and practically dominated the 600 scene through its 03-05 run. It still runs strong and is quick off the stop lights.
0-60 is perfectly achievable in under 3 seconds. ...Transmission is butter smooth and shifting produces a nice satisfying click. I did experience some clunky downshifts but that seems to come and go.
Brakes are very impressive and keep me out of trouble.
But what's most impressive is the handling. The bike begs to be leaned and thrown into corners. The handling is the selling point on this one. It's just amazing and intuitive.
I'm 5'10" and this bike fits me perfectly well. Easy for me to have both feet flat on the ground (if you care for that sort of thing) with room to spare.
Ergonomics are better than most other sports bikes (with the exclusion of the 07+ CBR600RR which is comfier).
To top it off, this one's quit a looker as well. I actually prefer the looks of this one to the current model R6. I could lose the exhaust though (which is an easy enough fix with an Akrapovic slip-on).
Fit and finish are of a quality that appears better than the other Japanese manufacturers.
I absolutely love it.
Edit: Some more pics..
Pt.Mugu Beach..
Howe's Market, Malibu
Edit: To avoid confusion.. this is the YZF-R6S which is different from the YZF-R6. Thanks!
2009 Yamaha YZF-R6S Home, information, info
Edit: Click here for a 400 Mile Report -> http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post112779
That's my car in the back
I picked it up on the 29th of August, just ahead of the long weekend. Loving it so far.
The Engine is one of the smoothest ever and practically dominated the 600 scene through its 03-05 run. It still runs strong and is quick off the stop lights.
0-60 is perfectly achievable in under 3 seconds. ...Transmission is butter smooth and shifting produces a nice satisfying click. I did experience some clunky downshifts but that seems to come and go.
Brakes are very impressive and keep me out of trouble.
But what's most impressive is the handling. The bike begs to be leaned and thrown into corners. The handling is the selling point on this one. It's just amazing and intuitive.
I'm 5'10" and this bike fits me perfectly well. Easy for me to have both feet flat on the ground (if you care for that sort of thing) with room to spare.
Ergonomics are better than most other sports bikes (with the exclusion of the 07+ CBR600RR which is comfier).
To top it off, this one's quit a looker as well. I actually prefer the looks of this one to the current model R6. I could lose the exhaust though (which is an easy enough fix with an Akrapovic slip-on).
Fit and finish are of a quality that appears better than the other Japanese manufacturers.
I absolutely love it.
Edit: Some more pics..
Pt.Mugu Beach..
Howe's Market, Malibu
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