What's With Those R6s?

RiderInRed

RiderInRed

The guy who rides in red
So I'm considering getting a used R6. I love the 2008 version but they tend to be a little expensive where I am located.
Seems like 2006-2007 was the same cosmetics. Right?

Well by scouting the local craigslist alternative, I'm stubmling upon 2006 or 2007 listings with the body that ought to be out of production by 2005 (see image). Am I missing something or are these guys just full of shit claiming their bikes are 2006 or 2007?

This guy says his R6 is 2007


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RiderInRed said:
So I'm considering getting a used R6. I love the 2008 version but they tend to be a little expensive where I am located.
Seems like 2006-2007 was the same cosmetics. Right?

Well by scouting the local craigslist alternative, I'm stubmling upon 2006 or 2007 listings with the body that ought to be out of production by 2005 (see image). Am I missing something or are these guys just full of shit claiming their bikes are 2006 or 2007?

This guy says his R6 is 2007


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I have always wondered about old stock that is not sold here in the US as far as cars go. I just cannot fathom that as many folks need a new car as much as new cars are made. I wonder if maybe unsold production from year is shipped out and resold in other markets as the latest thing?
 
Ok so I found the answer guys. Apparently when Yamaha introduced the 3rd Gen (2006-2016 body) they also sold 2nd gen Yamaha's exactly liek the 2003-2004 model under the name R6S. Those have non-inverted forks unlike the 2nd gen Yamaha from 2005. R6S were also a little more affordable than the R6. I checked and the listings I was seeing with 2nd gen R6 bikes that claimed were 2006 or 2007 do indeed have non-inverted forks.
 
I have an 05 ZX6R, probably the sexiest of the line up because of the undertail exhaust.

I hate how nowadays sport bikes have their exhaust slung on the side, so easy to scratch and dent em.
 
Reize said:
I have an 05 ZX6R, probably the sexiest of the line up because of the undertail exhaust.

I hate how nowadays sport bikes have their exhaust slung on the side, so easy to scratch and dent em.
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Omg, i couldn't agree more. Nothing is more sexy than an undertail exhaust!
 
oddly enough there aren't too many Kawasakis around where I live.

I still think the 3rd Gen R6 are the sexiest bikes to ever be designed.
 
HippoDrone said:
Get a ZX636R, they are faster still! ;)
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I'm curious to hear your opinion about ZX636 man. I've had people tell me that Kawasaki engines don't last very long and that in general those bikes weren't made to last. I'm kind of not really buying into that BS. Would love to hear the opposite :)
 
tbh I only had mine for 9 months, I got it new at the same time I got my Moto Guzzi V7 and found I didn't ride it on the road enough to justify owning it. It was the best sportsbike I have not just owned but also ridden. The engine was amazing and the big front forks and brakes gave so much confidence on track, it really is an awesome bike, bloody fast too! :-)
 
I must confess I’ve never ridden a 600.

Sometimes I feel like I’m missing out, but I didn’t choose the liter bike life it chose me.
 
RiderInRed said:
I'm curious to hear your opinion about ZX636 man. I've had people tell me that Kawasaki engines don't last very long and that in general those bikes weren't made to last. I'm kind of not really buying into that BS. Would love to hear the opposite :)
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Quite the contrary. Kawasaki engines are amazing, but everything else from the handling to the electronics are lacklustre compared to Yamaha and Honda.

My 05 ZX6R has been around for obviously 12 years as it is and it's not even skipping a beat after 2 previous owners. The electricals on the other hand...rectifier is prone to burning out. ECU prone to overheating on long rides because it sits just above the exhaust, the bike is pretty front heavy and difficult to steer compared to it's lighter competitors, even of the same model year.

I'm pretty sure the newer 2013+ models have improved on these items significantly by now. Especially battery placement. God forbid if you need to do a battery change on an 05 ZX6R because it requires you to dismantle nearly half the bike to reach it.
 
lupin said:
I must confess I’ve never ridden a 600.

Sometimes I feel like I’m missing out, but I didn’t choose the liter bike life it chose me.
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I want a Litre bike but i dont think my insurance provider nor my current bike would agree :D. Im pretty sure the police wouldn't agree either nor would my bank :rolleyes:
 
Reize said:
Quite the contrary. Kawasaki engines are amazing, but everything else from the handling to the electronics are lacklustre compared to Yamaha and Honda.

My 05 ZX6R has been around for obviously 12 years as it is and it's not even skipping a beat after 2 previous owners. The electricals on the other hand...rectifier is prone to burning out. ECU prone to overheating on long rides because it sits just above the exhaust, the bike is pretty front heavy and difficult to steer compared to it's lighter competitors, even of the same model year.

I'm pretty sure the newer 2013+ models have improved on these items significantly by now. Especially battery placement. God forbid if you need to do a battery change on an 05 ZX6R because it requires you to dismantle nearly half the bike to reach it.
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Oh man. I turn off the battery on yearly basis as the winter is quite the tough one. Going thru that every time would be a pain in the ass. Guess I’ll be going for an ‘08 R6 next year instead of rushing and getting something else
 
RiderInRed said:
Oh man. I turn off the battery on yearly basis as the winter is quite the tough one. Going thru that every time would be a pain in the ass. Guess I’ll be going for an ‘08 R6 next year instead of rushing and getting something else
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The battery location should not be an issue any longer on the 2013+ models, I've opened one up and it now sits across just under the rider's seat. So you could go for a 2013-2017 ZX6R 636 if you still want a more torquey 600 supersport.

Honestly as much as my 05 is a headache to maintain electricals, i'd much rather ride it than a R6 or CBR600RR because it does better in stop go traffic and long straights, which is part and parcel of my riding experience living in a city.

R6's are only fun on a track where you can wring the bike out and keep it at 200kph and 11k+ RPM non-stop until the end of your session, because the gear 1-3 sub 9k RPM experience is like moving off on snails.
 
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