Fantastic bit of kit, I’m totally biased though as I own one myself. Recently took it to the Dordogne in France. The bike didn’t miss a beat, clocked up in excess of 2000 miles without a problem. Comfortable to ride. Mid range is a little poor, but that’s expected, it comes alive after 10,000rpm.
Always enjoy the MP reviews on any bike, genuine enthusiasm and honest opinions. As you know I'm team green .. having said that the R6 wins the beauty contest ! Asked to demo one from my local yam dealer and they never bothered getting back to me. 🙄
Hi Mark, great review of a real beauty, of the Japanese sports bikes this is definitely my favourite, excellent old school rev counter lovely shape and colour sounds fantastic.
Great video as always's Mark.....I have the 2016 model,I know wot you mean as the low down torque is quite shocking...but take it past 10,000 rpm and it come's alive....keep posting mate always's look forward to ya videos
@@markpulling12 :)))) i just came back from school, had my launch and now when i opened youtube the notification poped up... really great timing tbh xD
It's an awful bike for the street, uncomfortable, has pathetic low end power. You have to rev it to 12000 rpm to get any power, low down a 650 class of bike like a sv650 would be faster , the r6 is a waste of time unless you are using it for the track
I’ve ridden both bike and I would choose the 636 over the r6. Handling’s great on both bikes. I was really hoping that I would be crazy about the r6 after riding it because I really like the restyle that they did to it. It’s a really good looking bike but I just wasn’t crazy about the engine and it was really uncomfortable. The 636 is really close to the feel of my 08 cbr600rr. It’s comfortable for a sport bike and the engine has good useable power even within low revs. The 636 is currently my favorite in the 600 class.
What a fantastic bike, only spoilt by the extremely high price tag which will surely make the Kwaka 636 sell even more at £2K less! Great review thanks Mark
@@markpulling12 All good thanks Mark apart from the current summer weather 😏 not exactly biking weather eh! Hope you are well mate and have a good weekend 👍
I bought a 2018 r6 at the same time my best friend got the 2019 zx6r. After trading off on a ride one day for a few miles he was questioning his purchase and I just wanted back on my r6. R6 best handling best powerband best 600. And yes I've owned two zx6rs and a cbr600rr before
I got quite happy when you said that you'll be comparing it to the KRT 636 because I've had enough of my 17 Ninja 650 and was contemplating on which one next: KRT 636 or this R6? You didn't give a definitive answer in the end. What's your opinion after having time on both? If you had a choice today to buy either one, which one would it actually be???
I agree it looks awesome but looks aren't everything. I'm waiting for the new Triumph Daytona 765R next year or even the old 675R which is pretty good looking too imho and would give this a very good run for the money and your Ninja 636....... For similar money you could get a Street Triple RS I know not a sports bike but still darn good.
Hi Richard yes definitely ...get something like a ninja 650 65 hp to gain experience on for the first couple of years ...you'll still find it super exciting...then get something faster when you have the experience . The first couple of years are critical in learning to ride regards safety and skills Best wishes mark
Well done Mark. All of the usual suspect bike reviewers (whilst very good individually) have stopped reviewing 600cc bikes Does the R6 have a smaller version of the cross plane crank like the R1
I’m looking into buying my first sport bike and I really liked the BMW S1000RR 2020. However I don’t want to get something as powerful for my first motorcycle. Would you recommend the R6 from your vid for my first sport bike?
try them out for at least an hour. then make your decision. but over time you will eventually tend to want the type of bike you don't have, simply because you get used to yours and you want something different because you want more power or more comfort.
12:58. You almost used 50% of it's power. It will do 90mph in first gear with a tiny touch on the fly by wire throttle. It will also get the front wheel off the ground if you go into 2nd with the throttle pinned. It is truly a beast of a bike. I have no concept of why anyone wants the 1000 without going to the track. Riding the R6: Twist throttle hahahahaha awesome hit the power band at 8k ahhhhh ahhh ok, too fast.
mark pulling i got my answer here. I was having some sleepless nights thinking what to buy over r6 and zx6r and i cant find a single comparison video or review of them. Thanks a lot for this!
mark pulling thanks mark I sat on both last week and must admit did feel more comfortable with the ninja, upgrading from 6 months on the ninja 650 lovely starter bike for me but I’m 120kilos bike looks a bit small for me especially when getting into a tuck the tank is tiny
Hi Michael ,yes I had a quick play with the d modes as they are called ,the most aggressive had great throttle response but I preferred the standard mode ,my ninja has just high and low power modes ,the low power is mainly if you get caught out in the rain .....I haven't used it yet lol :)
One question: how is the on off fueling like when transitioning from on throttle to off and then on again as you would do when entering and then exiting a corner? Thanks
how would you say the powerband is? when you rev it does it go straight to 10,000 +, is it responsive? does the power come out and the bike pull? or does it need to rev then climb the rpms and then pull? if it revs straight to powerband sweet spot on demand then i would like it if not then ill stick to 636.
Hi Frankie the engine is very responsive,it revs very freely and once it hits 10k it flies to about 16k ,it is quite strong at say 5k but not a patch on my 636,I would no way change my ninja for one of these,I find my 636 engine to be perfect for the road and it's £2000 cheaper All the best mark
Sir Mark nice review. Want to consult, planning to own a liter bike coming from a below 400cc experience, what eould you recommend? R6 or r1? Please consider which is more enjoying?
Hi Ed ,if your coming from below 400 cc then go for the 600 it will have enough power to blow your mind without being over the top like an r1 is good luck mark
Is it was eyesight playing up am I right in saying the mirrors on the 2020 model stick out more also would I be also on tip toes sitting on it as I’m only 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Hi yes I think you would be on tip toes as it's quite a tall bike , don't know about the mirrors they all generally look the same to me Best regards mark
mark pulling many thanks Mark I haven’t been on a road bike since 1982 and last on a bike on the race track since 1986 when I had a Yamaha TZ125H I’m soon to be 63 this month,been watching a lot of videos of the R6 I personally only liked Two Strokes but no longer available which is a shame.
Hi adam ,well it will be an absolute missile compared to your 125, (160 mph )you could always consider a cbr650 or ninja 650 as a much cheaper alternative which would be a good stepping stone before this ,I own a 2019 zx636 ,check out my reviews good luck mark
@@Addy_033 R3 is a decent machine and it has a lot more power compared to the 125, but it'll ultimately depend on your height and weight. I agree with Mark, you're probably better off with a Ninja 650. This bike might be a bit too much of an upgrade.....
Hi it's quite a bit bigger than the r3 ,I'm flat footed too on the r3 but on tip toes on the r6 ,if your 5ft 7 or above I'd say you could ride the r6 All the best mark
@@markpulling12 i hope it isnt a problem since im only 5'6 given that you said its light is it as light as the r3? I can't wait to test drive it once i get home from the army this august
Tip put a 1 inch rise clip ons on it. ( apex, wood craft or drivin halos) makes it way better on your wrists. Also once you play with your fork setting for the road it will be even better. And gear it down a couple of teeth as you are not going to be doing 250 + all day on the road gearing it down will make it better in 1st gear from a, stand still.. And give you more bottom end..
Or you can put a 15 t front sprocket on her takes the ratio to 3.06 from 2.88 so more acceleration from a stand still. Another thing also I forgot to mention is you can buy a matolli top triple clamp it's the thinner the oem so that gives you more height too on the oem bars
Almost 12k for a 600cc bike! How is that justifiable? I bought an 18 month old Tracer 900 for 6k, and suggest the Tracer is more versatile than the R6. Crazy price.
Um yeah...the problem in those sentences was the word "Tracer"... Lol only joking 😁 The Tracer also has problems of its own. Ride at speed and you get its infamous speed wobble. Ride for over an hour and youl feel how hard the seat is, or general discomfort for a tourer... The screen...Ok let's just skip that. Suspension, forks, back brake, no cruise control on a tourer?.... No bike is perfect but a price tag shouldn't be a barrier to buying quality
@@londonsounds6212 What's the problem with the Tracer? Sure 600's can be very powerful, I don't think power is the issue, point is 12K for an R6 is a bit much.
@@applecorpI know 12k is a lot but we are comparing bikes from different categories. If we do that we should also compare things like the forks, the suspension, the back break, the screen, the riding comfort, the wobble that Tracers are commonly critiqued for against a performance sports bike like the r6. The Tracer GT fixed a lot of the issues, even something as small as a longer swing arm made a good difference, the screen is a bit better (still not great for a tourer!). Some will be common to both bikes eg. Undoubtedly the r6 is not comfy on long journeys either. I like the Tracer. The bike I'm really interested in is the Yamaha Niken
@@londonsounds6212 I've heard of the speed wobble, I've not encountered it but then I don't do crazy illegal speeds for it to happen. Seat issues and windscreen issues can be levelled at pretty much any bike out of the box, they are all subjective depending on the rider. I've never had any bike where the stock screen suited me, rear brakes are never that great and they should never be relied on either, they're only an assist to the front brake or for use in slow movement. All that said I'll be the first to point out any issue on any bike and the Tracer is far from perfect, suspension is trash and the fuelling leaves a lot to be desired, needs a custom ECU flash.
The new R6 also uses Yamaha’s D-Mode System, which provides three different engine maps: A, B, and Standard. A is the most aggressive. Naturally, it was used for most of the day at Thunderhill, even in the rain. Standard would be great for urban rides thanks to a smoother power delivery. B is for slick conditions thanks to extremely soft power delivery, yes it has different modes ,but wouldn't really recommend this for a beginner at least until you have a few years experience as it's a 160 mph missile ! All the best mark
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Fantastic bit of kit, I’m totally biased though as I own one myself. Recently took it to the Dordogne in France. The bike didn’t miss a beat, clocked up in excess of 2000 miles without a problem. Comfortable to ride. Mid range is a little poor, but that’s expected, it comes alive after 10,000rpm.
Always enjoy the MP reviews on any bike, genuine enthusiasm and honest opinions. As you know I'm team green .. having said that the R6 wins the beauty contest ! Asked to demo one from my local yam dealer and they never bothered getting back to me. 🙄
Hi Mark, great review of a real beauty, of the Japanese sports bikes this is definitely my favourite, excellent old school rev counter lovely shape and colour sounds fantastic.
Cheers Mark. I have never rode an R6 but for someone who wants to have a bit of fun. It,s a winner.
Another comprehensive review mark. Keep them coming
Great vlog mp, always good,thx
Good improvement on shortening that intro Mark! 👍
That exhust sound was amazing!
I thought you reposted your R1 review when I saw the thumb nail, beautiful motorcycle and great review!
Thanks Pete ,I couldn't see the r6 when I arrived at the dealership,I thought it was the r1 also. :)
“Naughty little motorcycle”👍. Love it
Good review. Also I became a fan of the way you drive. Very safe. Specially on the turns.
Nice one thanks saket :)
That exhaust sounds really amazing
A great philosopher once said, "its a 190kg so its gonna be light to ride."
Damn I was deleting email notifs then I click in the notif before I delete it, shit 3 years ago gives me memories of the past
Enjoyed that thanks. Lovely bike. Step up from my r3!
Nice work great review Mark Pulling.
Best Regards,
Sir Gissa
Great video as always's Mark.....I have the 2016 model,I know wot you mean as the low down torque is quite shocking...but take it past 10,000 rpm and it come's alive....keep posting mate always's look forward to ya videos
great thanks jason :)
Well it's about time 🙄🤣 I joke of course... Thanks Mark really appreciate the review on this one! Keep up the great work! 😊
Thanks Sean it's an awesome bike ,that noise cheers mark
I love ur videos man.keep it up!!
thanks shakib
Yeeeesss boi! I've been waiting for this one... also god damn the intro is better and shorter! Thats a welcomed improvement
Thanks shadow , first comment for you !! :) cheers mark
@@markpulling12 :)))) i just came back from school, had my launch and now when i opened youtube the notification poped up... really great timing tbh xD
Little beauty , the noise is amazing & essential wow
hello I'm new subscriber from Philippines. love your videos all the time
Hi thanks for the sub khris :)
Great review sir! My dream Bike. I hope that, I can get one someday.
thanks pepe :)
@@markpulling12
So, if you had a choice, stick with the KRT or trade it in for the R6, what would you do?
@@ukcitizen1158 no I love my ninja 636 too much , wouldn't part with it ,just love it's engine :)
It's an awful bike for the street, uncomfortable, has pathetic low end power. You have to rev it to 12000 rpm to get any power, low down a 650 class of bike like a sv650 would be faster , the r6 is a waste of time unless you are using it for the track
Saw a black one the other day, looks incredible.
Yes they had a black one for sale at my local dealer. Looked awesome 👍
Damn that exhaust sounds amazing.
I’ve ridden both bike and I would choose the 636 over the r6. Handling’s great on both bikes. I was really hoping that I would be crazy about the r6 after riding it because I really like the restyle that they did to it. It’s a really good looking bike but I just wasn’t crazy about the engine and it was really uncomfortable. The 636 is really close to the feel of my 08 cbr600rr. It’s comfortable for a sport bike and the engine has good useable power even within low revs. The 636 is currently my favorite in the 600 class.
nice comment david ! thats why i bought the 636 ,dont forget the r6 is way more expensive too :)
636 is better for the road , better midrange
Really nice bike I’m doing my first basic motorcycle training soon can’t wait
I’m going to be buying an R6 in a month or so. Can’t wait - I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for the morning to open his presents!
Haha yes I'm like that !
Gud luck me too I am looking into the r6 I used to have a gxr750 but crashed it in January
Gotta love the analogue tachometer. Beautiful bike in an amazing colour
thanks for the comment john ,yes what a lovely colour !
Great video Mark, nice review
Thanks nik ! ;)
What a fantastic bike, only spoilt by the extremely high price tag which will surely make the Kwaka 636 sell even more at £2K less! Great review thanks Mark
Hi Dave hope your well. Yes the £2k extra did have me scratching my head a bit over my 636 , anyway great bike and what a sound regards mark
@@markpulling12 All good thanks Mark apart from the current summer weather 😏 not exactly biking weather eh! Hope you are well mate and have a good weekend 👍
I bought a 2018 r6 at the same time my best friend got the 2019 zx6r. After trading off on a ride one day for a few miles he was questioning his purchase and I just wanted back on my r6. R6 best handling best powerband best 600. And yes I've owned two zx6rs and a cbr600rr before
Isn't zx6r more powerful and revs easier?
Great review Thanks Mark :)
Thanks michelle ..i enjoyed your k1600 video :)
@@markpulling12 lol Thanks Mark, big heavy thing lol
Absolutely beautiful 💯👌
Good work Mark. Video quality seems to be ....
I got the matt grey R6...I love it.
Awesome bike!
The tail-tidy seems kind of redundant with that GIANT number plate
Fantastic bike and great review as always Mark. I'm looking at both an R6 or Kawasaki 636. Hard decision to make.
I've got the 636 much better low down and way cheaper new !
All the best mark
Thanks for the advice Mark
Awesome bro🔥
thanks muhammad
good review,nice bike.dislike lack of torque ,seat ht,and price
yes reg the price is high compared to my ninja 636
I got quite happy when you said that you'll be comparing it to the KRT 636 because I've had enough of my 17 Ninja 650 and was contemplating on which one next:
KRT 636 or this R6?
You didn't give a definitive answer in the end.
What's your opinion after having time on both?
If you had a choice today to buy either one, which one would it actually be???
krt 636 all the way !! £2 k cheaper new and a better engine .....no brainer all the best mark
My Dream bike 🤗🤗🤗👌👌
Awesome vlog and great bike mate... Keep it going.
Thanks for the comment mark :)
Wow! praise indeed comparing it so favourably to your Kwack.
Nice review, thank you. Could you review CBR650R?
Hi thanks cbr650 is on the to do list mark
I agree it looks awesome but looks aren't everything. I'm waiting for the new Triumph Daytona 765R next year or even the old 675R which is pretty good looking too imho and would give this a very good run for the money and your Ninja 636....... For similar money you could get a Street Triple RS I know not a sports bike but still darn good.
That triumph daytona 765 should be awesome alex :)
amazing r6
as much as I'd love an r6 I cant have one had an accident in my old job which hurt my back to not comfortable for so the mt are my choice
Review a MV Agusta F3!
Cracking bike, great review 👍Is the R6 to aggressive/powerful for my first my bike?
Hi Richard yes definitely ...get something like a ninja 650 65 hp to gain experience on for the first couple of years ...you'll still find it super exciting...then get something faster when you have the experience . The first couple of years are critical in learning to ride regards safety and skills
Best wishes mark
Thanks Mark
Lovely review just orderd mine should receive Wednesday have they still got no fuel gadge?
Great choice Barrie ,yes I think it's just got a fuel light ,have fun :)
Great review of my dream bike! How was the engine heat situation? Still saving money to buy one
Hi hanz I didn't notice any heat at all ,no issues as far as I know thanks Mark
Well done Mark. All of the usual suspect bike reviewers (whilst very good individually) have stopped reviewing 600cc bikes
Does the R6 have a smaller version of the cross plane crank like the R1
no it just has a standard inline 4 not crossplane cheers mark
I love that analog tachometer
"Superb bit of kit" 🤣
I’m looking into buying my first sport bike and I really liked the BMW S1000RR 2020. However I don’t want to get something as powerful for my first motorcycle. Would you recommend the R6 from your vid for my first sport bike?
Hi Alexis yes if you have already got some biking experience the r6 is awesome but also check out the Ninja 636 ( my bike ) regards mark
my dream
For one that can only afford 1 bike. I'm torn between mt 09 sp and R6 as a bike for life. I'm leaning more towards the mt 09.
try them out for at least an hour. then make your decision. but over time you will eventually tend to want the type of bike you don't have, simply because you get used to yours and you want something different because you want more power or more comfort.
12:58. You almost used 50% of it's power. It will do 90mph in first gear with a tiny touch on the fly by wire throttle. It will also get the front wheel off the ground if you go into 2nd with the throttle pinned. It is truly a beast of a bike. I have no concept of why anyone wants the 1000 without going to the track.
Riding the R6: Twist throttle hahahahaha awesome hit the power band at 8k ahhhhh ahhh ok, too fast.
When I’m old enough I want a Yamaha R6.
In your opinion should I get one?
Yes you need to have aims and goals in life ! :)
what is your favorite one after this comparison between r6 and zx-6r and why? thx!
Hi ,im biased because i own the ninja ,but the engine is way stronger and £2k cheaper :)
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mark pulling i got my answer here. I was having some sleepless nights thinking what to buy over r6 and zx6r and i cant find a single comparison video or review of them. Thanks a lot for this!
What would you choose out of this and your ninja 636 Mark ???? Is the ninja more friendly on your wrists ??
Hi John ,they are both similar on the wrists,but I'd go for the ninja because it has a better engine and is 2k cheaper ! All the best mark :)
mark pulling thanks mark I sat on both last week and must admit did feel more comfortable with the ninja, upgrading from 6 months on the ninja 650 lovely starter bike for me but I’m 120kilos bike looks a bit small for me especially when getting into a tuck the tank is tiny
Would love to know the opening music you used for your video. The tune is so beautiful.
Got Jax. Sunstroke
mark pulling thanks man, got hooked to the tune now. :D
Great review. Good job.
Did you try the different riding modes? What did you think of them compared with the two modes of the ZX6R?
Hi Michael ,yes I had a quick play with the d modes as they are called ,the most aggressive had great throttle response but I preferred the standard mode ,my ninja has just high and low power modes ,the low power is mainly if you get caught out in the rain .....I haven't used it yet lol :)
Im just 5'7 and I doubt if I can step both feet on the ground with this thing
One question: how is the on off fueling like when transitioning from on throttle to off and then on again as you would do when entering and then exiting a corner? Thanks
Hi windy run , I found it to be very smooth ,the fueling felt perfect from off to on with no nasty snatchiness all the best mark
Nice looking bike but ruined by our obnoxiously large and yellow number plates. Wish ours were like the ones you see in the US.
Totally agree, why do motorbikes need a plate the same size as that of HGV lorry!
Does it come straight from the factory already installed with a quick shifter
Hi yes it does :)
how would you say the powerband is? when you rev it does it go straight to 10,000 +, is it responsive? does the power come out and the bike pull? or does it need to rev then climb the rpms and then pull? if it revs straight to powerband sweet spot on demand then i would like it if not then ill stick to 636.
Hi Frankie the engine is very responsive,it revs very freely and once it hits 10k it flies to about 16k ,it is quite strong at say 5k but not a patch on my 636,I would no way change my ninja for one of these,I find my 636 engine to be perfect for the road and it's £2000 cheaper All the best mark
@@markpulling12 I want a 636! thats all i needed to hear. r6 is cool but i thank you for the review and reply.
Where have you been mark?
Have they added a fuel gauge/indicator in the 2019?
No I don't think so ,maybe just a warning light cheers mark
You're driving at the wrong side of the road. :P
Sir Mark nice review. Want to consult, planning to own a liter bike coming from a below 400cc experience, what eould you recommend? R6 or r1? Please consider which is more enjoying?
Hi Ed ,if your coming from below 400 cc then go for the 600 it will have enough power to blow your mind without being over the top like an r1 is good luck mark
Is it was eyesight playing up am I right in saying the mirrors on the 2020 model stick out more also would I be also on tip toes sitting on it as I’m only 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Hi yes I think you would be on tip toes as it's quite a tall bike , don't know about the mirrors they all generally look the same to me
Best regards mark
mark pulling many thanks Mark I haven’t been on a road bike since 1982 and last on a bike on the race track since 1986 when I had a Yamaha TZ125H I’m soon to be 63 this month,been watching a lot of videos of the R6 I personally only liked Two Strokes but no longer available which is a shame.
yes i come from that 80s two stroke era aswell :)
11,799 lbs. that a heavy one ☝🏽
Hi mark new to your channel here. May I ask how tall are you?
Hi I'm 5ft 7 and was on the balls of my feet on this bike ,it's quite tall
Nice review 🥰 what is the Milage of R6
Hi it should do around 45 mpg
@@markpulling12 Tq so much 🥰😍
I’m thinking about getting an R6 as my second bike. Would like the advice about this as I’ll be coming from a 2019 YZR R125.
Hi adam ,well it will be an absolute missile compared to your 125, (160 mph )you could always consider a cbr650 or ninja 650 as a much cheaper alternative which would be a good stepping stone before this ,I own a 2019 zx636 ,check out my reviews good luck mark
mark pulling I was pondering over the R3, but I’m worried that I might feel after getting it, it’s not enough power.
@@Addy_033
R3 is a decent machine and it has a lot more power compared to the 125, but it'll ultimately depend on your height and weight.
I agree with Mark, you're probably better off with a Ninja 650.
This bike might be a bit too much of an upgrade.....
UK Citizen thanks for the feed back guys. Up date on what I ended up getting. I bought the Triumph Street Triple RS, absolutely love it!
Blimey......I reckon it's a bit faster even than my Peugeot 106 diesel....
lol :) :)
lol :)
Not if you are wearing the customary boy racer baseball cap lol
You are very funny...I would like to put you on my R6, shitting pants is guaranteed...
@@sovavaso7460 Ah....but the Peugeot is only my workhorse...at the weekend I dig the 'Busa out..!!
Dude you were on the wrong side of the road the whole time! Your nuts! Lol
Haha :). :).
Nope right side here and my country
How does the quick shifter work? Shift without clutch, or what, any one care to explain, saw too many videos but none explains
Hi ahmed it just simply cuts the ignition for a split second which allows you to change up without using the clutch thanks mark
@@markpulling12 that's so cool
I would still go with kawi. KawiTeam 💚
Haha yes I did !!
Am still in love wit my 06 636. What a great little bike 👌
Is the tank made of hard plastic like the R3?
its made of aluminium jun
Strange, would have expected a fully digital dashboard/cluster on a 2019 motorcycle.
yes i know what you mean :)
How big is it compared to thr r3? Im flat footed on the r3
Hi it's quite a bit bigger than the r3 ,I'm flat footed too on the r3 but on tip toes on the r6 ,if your 5ft 7 or above I'd say you could ride the r6 All the best mark
@@markpulling12 i hope it isnt a problem since im only 5'6 given that you said its light is it as light as the r3? I can't wait to test drive it once i get home from the army this august
Tip put a 1 inch rise clip ons on it. ( apex, wood craft or drivin halos) makes it way better on your wrists. Also once you play with your fork setting for the road it will be even better.
And gear it down a couple of teeth as you are not going to be doing 250 + all day on the road gearing it down will make it better in 1st gear from a, stand still.. And give you more bottom end..
Thanks for the comment Patricia ,good advice. Mark
Or you can put a 15 t front sprocket on her takes the ratio to 3.06 from 2.88 so more acceleration from a stand still. Another thing also I forgot to mention is you can buy a matolli top triple clamp it's the thinner the oem so that gives you more height too on the oem bars
Almost 12k for a 600cc bike! How is that justifiable? I bought an 18 month old Tracer 900 for 6k, and suggest the Tracer is more versatile than the R6. Crazy price.
Lol indeed, I bought a mint condition 2015 Tracer 900 (2000 miles) for £6,500 last year. Much more value for money and as you say more versatile.
Um yeah...the problem in those sentences was the word "Tracer"...
Lol only joking 😁
The Tracer also has problems of its own. Ride at speed and you get its infamous speed wobble. Ride for over an hour and youl feel how hard the seat is, or general discomfort for a tourer...
The screen...Ok let's just skip that.
Suspension, forks, back brake, no cruise control on a tourer?....
No bike is perfect but a price tag shouldn't be a barrier to buying quality
@@londonsounds6212 What's the problem with the Tracer? Sure 600's can be very powerful, I don't think power is the issue, point is 12K for an R6 is a bit much.
@@applecorpI know 12k is a lot but we are comparing bikes from different categories. If we do that we should also compare things like the forks, the suspension, the back break, the screen, the riding comfort, the wobble that Tracers are commonly critiqued for against a performance sports bike like the r6.
The Tracer GT fixed a lot of the issues, even something as small as a longer swing arm made a good difference, the screen is a bit better (still not great for a tourer!).
Some will be common to both bikes eg. Undoubtedly the r6 is not comfy on long journeys either.
I like the Tracer. The bike I'm really interested in is the Yamaha Niken
@@londonsounds6212 I've heard of the speed wobble, I've not encountered it but then I don't do crazy illegal speeds for it to happen. Seat issues and windscreen issues can be levelled at pretty much any bike out of the box, they are all subjective depending on the rider. I've never had any bike where the stock screen suited me, rear brakes are never that great and they should never be relied on either, they're only an assist to the front brake or for use in slow movement. All that said I'll be the first to point out any issue on any bike and the Tracer is far from perfect, suspension is trash and the fuelling leaves a lot to be desired, needs a custom ECU flash.
Does it have different modes? For beginner.
The new R6 also uses Yamaha’s D-Mode System, which provides three different engine maps: A, B, and Standard. A is the most aggressive. Naturally, it was used for most of the day at Thunderhill, even in the rain. Standard would be great for urban rides thanks to a smoother power delivery. B is for slick conditions thanks to extremely soft power delivery, yes it has different modes ,but wouldn't really recommend this for a beginner at least until you have a few years experience as it's a 160 mph missile ! All the best mark
I'm a noob srry for asking but u dont use clutch to shift gears?
It's got a quickshifter for clutchless upshifts :)
@@markpulling12 oh i see! Thnx for the quick reply
I have never heard an r6 sound , does it sound better than the Daytona?
No I'd say a Daytona 675 sounds better ,but r6 sill sounds great :)
@@markpulling12 Thanks, :)
Hi Mark why would you need a litre sports bike on the roads when Yamaha can put a package like this together 😁
Agreed nik, 600cc is pretty much all the power you need for the roads these days all the best mark
How much is the bike cost with the accessories & akrapovic full system
With everything inc akro I'm guessing £13 k. Eeek
@@markpulling12 How much you are paying per month as a loan?
@@markpulling12 Can you give me the accessories list that u add to the bike? Im buying r6 (next year)
Its a great looking bike and like others have said the price makes no sense
I think it needs to compete with the Ninja 636 price wise thanks Mark
You will be more surprised if you know in some country the price for 2019 R6 is almost 25,000$ after shipping and tax. :D
What is the speed of a motorcycle?
160 mph ish
Might get even more downforce if you make that rear license a bit bigger
Chris Gmail actually it create lift not downforce
good review.. but the potato of a camera is a right turn off...
Can used for tourer ??
Maybe 200 miles Max in a day :)
Sir can you help me out of top speed of it please
Hi top speed will be arround 160 mph thanks Mark
If the price was same as in USA, I would have owned one here in Nepal 😔
Same bro, the price in Indonesia is unbelievable mostly because of the Tax..
Same in the Philippines taxes are crazy.
What is your height?
Hi I'm 5ft 7 and was on the balls of my feet ,it's quite a tall bike. Mp