Lee_ Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Finally picked the R6 up this week, It was dry this morning so I managed to get out for a quick ride this morning and take some photos. Impressions so far are good, it seems pretty quick even though it can't be revved past 8k at the minute. It doesn't seem as smooth as the RVF though. Say nothing about the chicken strips, its only done 107 miles so far. Also, fitted an Evotech tail tidy this morning, Ordered dinner time yesterday and arrived this morning. Its a very well made piece of kit and very easy to install, also came with everything needed to fit it, including cable ties. I think it looks superb and tidies the back up brilliantly. Fitting the tail tidy, Rear of the year? The dash doing its little dance on key on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Mick Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Very nice! After seeing the new model R6 in our local stealers, it definatley needed the evotech. Got one on my CBR. Nice bit of kit. Managed to get out for an hour earlier, inbetween showers. Roll on the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Very nice. That looks so much nicer than older R6's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie_A3 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 That is absolutely stunning!! When i went to have a look around at South Wales Superbikes that was the one bike that stood out for me, its defo the nicest of the 600 class imo, but the rear was ruined by that horrible number plate scaffolding It just goes to show how little about bike accessories i know, as i didnt even think about looking for one of those tail tidies. Looks sooooo much better now, and as it should of done from the factory! You lucky thing, have fun on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for the comments guys, The tail tidy was a must, some pazzo levers and a double bubble screeen are coming next. Its been crippling me having this bad weather, roll on summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Veeery nice The quality of finish on the Yam's is in a different league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Nice bike Lee..... It really is a radical design isnt it....the whole back end/swing arm is very different to other bikes. Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracocha Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Very nice! I love the R6 - it has no problems keeping up with bigger bike on the road apart from long straights. Will miss mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 This is a great angle Lee I must say the tail tidy is worth every penny and so much better than the standard Yamaha lash up. A 6x8 plate would finish it off a treat. How are you finding it? Have you had much of chance to get some miles under its belt? I'd really like to know what you think of the motor and if it's a big enough step from the RVF in normal fast road riding. BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm still running it in at the minute so unfortuantely I can't venture anywhere near the power until its done 1000 miles. It does feel very different to the RVF. Its a very different riding position. At the minute I don't really feel 'connected' to the front end. Which is something I'm hoping will improve with time. It defintely doesn't have the same low to midrange as the RVF either, also I don't think the engine is as smooth. Its still early days at the minute though. As for a big enough step over the little Honda, I'd say it is, even though I can't rev the damn thing. After its been run-in I'll write a full back to back comparison of the two. In the mean time though, the Honda is just too good to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sexy bike but then again I am biased (new style R1 is my toy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] In the mean time though, the Honda is just too good to get rid of. [/ QUOTE ] Don't!! I still have nightmares about part-exing my mint UK NC30 for the SP1!! All the bset and keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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