Yamaha R6 Why you Dont want this Bike

[@Ojfanta]

Wait a second, that sounds like all the reasons why I want a Yamaha R6.

[@virtuallyrs3673]

Love mine 😂

[@smileydag]

He is a complete idiot trolling for clicks. He never even hits the power band. Get on my sons r6. Twist the handle a little bit and hit the red line. You will be holding on for dear life.

[@iphone202020220]

@@smileydag What he means is that the power at low rpm's isn't impressive, it feels dead. But at high RPM, that's where the r6's and r1 and r1m's hit the powerband, it not only sounds amazing but they reach good top speeds.

[@iphone202020220]

@Player 1 Very accurate. My friend is a Yamaha fanatic, he had every r6 since his first one in 08. They feel very dead when you're on low RPM, but when you open them up a bit you really can feel that power. They also sound amazing.

[@BetterYouTommorow]

@@smileydag so hes "a complete idiot" and you spend your time watching his videos ?? 🙄😏

[@joshuamichael4312]

I still remember the first time I hit the power band on my R6. I wasn't expecting the sudden jerk and I ended up pulling a muscle near my ribs I didn't know I had.

[@Machado.299]

Holy shit

[@Motojon812]

Lmfao dude 😂😂

[@D3athduo]

I cranked up mine the first time and thought I had space in the straightaway. I reached that turn so fast I wasn't ready to turn and almost went off the road. Never gonna forget that, it was amazing. Also a good reminder why bikes like these are bad for newbies.

[@butsargeee]

The first time that happened to me I felt my nuts get a little bit bigger

[@juanwilliams6236]

I hit the power band for the first time and I got the same feeling as I did on a rollercoaster pure power

[@ericjohnson3332]

Bought a 2012 brand new...put 18k miles on it in two years. One of the most incredible pieces of machinery ever crafted for the road. Driven lots of six figure high performance cars, my R6 topped em all.

[@TERMNATRGAMING]

Got 2012 r6 also.. fricking love it all I ever need for road

[@N5Gunner]

Says a prayer to the lord to stay safe. Doesn't wear anything that will keep him safe. Amen

[@team3gaming749]

😂

[@Ebone93]

Don't need the prayer when you're geared up 😂😇

[@twostep9393]

Not a prayer he read a scripture to Glorify the Lord before thousands of people 🙏

[@zuskichamaka4896]

@@Ebone93 don’t need the gear when you’re prayed up*

[@andrewforeman9257]

The Virgin ATGAT atheist vs the Chad “Jesus is my helmet”

[@garrettclark2010]

i bought an r6 as my first bike. never been a bike ever before. perfect in my opinion due to high end power, making it hard to superman it

[@soph541]

I just got one as my first bike, never ridden before. Just taking my time learning about the bike and I won't be taking it past the neighborhood until I've had my riding courses.

[@spencermurray4378]

@@soph541 hey I'm doing that in a few days

[@arleyoliver4685]

I have a 02 r6, absolutely love it, bigger sprocket and the dynojet kit, big difference

[@cliftondugan5295]

Bought a crf450l end of last year then bought an mt09 few months ago.

[@wiktormajta6974]

Just got my ‘03 limited edition R6, A2 restricted 34kw/47hp (since I’m euro boy) best choice I’ve made

[@Blitzkrieg63]

You commenters yelling about gear clearly haven't seen invisible gear.

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

God is protecting him

[@Blitzkrieg63]

@Honour Reverse counting intensifies ..... 5....4....3....2....1...

[@dannylawrence1768]

“I like my bikes like I like my women, with a little bit of ‘bottom end’, that might not make any sense but..” Nawp. That made perfect sense there bud. Bottoms where it’s at.

[@okaydudes]

a little bottom is flat by definition. we like a lot of bottom. just not fat

[@ryanreynolds2845]

It made no sense because he likes guys

[@b2dary890]

Hey I like boobies too.. and they don't have to be huge... 😂😂😂

[@whoisyou89face62]

Yeah till you want some good top😂

[@kvngjon4548]

Facts!!!

[@lewis8614]

"guys let's do that thing we like to do" I hope he's not talking about riding with no gear because that's not good

[@kippainter3480]

curious he prayed it would be ok

[@TheUlitamateStunt]

He's not wearing much gear, but he is wearing a helmet at least

[@kirbyswarp]

No one wears gear I've noticed. Except me I always suit up

[@lucasgray3945]

no its that stupid thing where he talks about all that religious bullsh*t stuff no one cares about

[@brandonfulton1519]

I ride insanely fast, but ride with I'll gear, but I drive causious while being fast does it make sense? No

[@charminultrasoft3465]

its actually perfect for a first timer. If your new keep it in the low and open it up the more comfortable you get

[@nextstepautodetailingllc969]

My first bike was a 2014 r6

[@brennancox9496]

@@nextstepautodetailingllc969 thinking about getting one during winter when there cheap. How was your experience? I will be taking a class and also learning off buddy’s.

[@triyo1089]

Its a horrible first bike for a newbie. Low speed maneuvers are a pain if you dont know what you’re doing, aggressive riding style can cause wrist pain and death wobbles if you dont know how to properly ride, high rpm power band takes a lot of mental power and focus to stay into which you dont want especially if youre still consciously thinking about your cornering lines, braking, shifting, and counter steering already. But if you want something that you can actually learn on and have more fun in a safer way then 300-500 twins really is the way to go.

[@Thegreenamg]

@@triyo1089 Its not a horrible beginners bike it depends who starts on it and how mature you are. I started on a R6 when i was 21 as my first biking with only have ridden sports quads before hand. I took it slow tried to master all the slow maneuvers before going past 9k rpm. i promised to myself that i wouldnt go past it in the first month no matter how good i got a slow maneuvers. And thats what i did. I graduatelly build from there. Been riding for 2.5 years now never had any accidents, tank slappers or dropped it and Still have a R6 just a newer one, i am fairly tall so i dont have to lean on my wrists . Its not a bike you should joke about, but if youre mature with it and disciplined its perfectly fine.

[@brennancox9496]

@@ThegreenamgIts nice to have 2 points of view but I will just explain who I am and maybe you guys would have a better understanding of why I picked an r6. So I am mature enough know how dangerous they are and I know I'm not invincible so I'm going to ride in higher gears so I don't pop a wheelie lol. I'm also going to be taking a class for about 2-3 days on just learning the basics and getting all the protective gear. Financially getting a ninja 300 is about $4-5k here and if i just got some 600cc they are about $5-8k.

[@mitchdask]

Bought one this year, and to sum up, it's a lovely freakin beast that makes me fall in love every single day. And i'm glad i chose a r6 instead of a cbr or gsxr...

[@taylorshockley2210]

I’m debating between the r6 and zx6r everyone says the zx6r is better

[@BF703]

You’re still a Dbag lol

[@r6liam657]

Taylor Shockley which zx6r tho? I had the 2006 636 and that thing hurt my wrists and knuckles more then the r6 I got the r6 2008 and I find it more comfortable then the 636 I had

[@MADLITS1K]

Had a 2009 zx6r best 600 to get imo.

[@taylorshockley2210]

MUFC 91 I got a 2009 zx6r last month and it’s been a absolute Pleasure since I was worried about my wrist and back hurting and they did the first day but after that I got used to it and it hasn’t hurt since glad I went with the zx6r

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

You said no power till 4000 rpm. Lol try 8000 or more. But that redline wow!! I love the R6.

[@anthonyspanjich2772]

yeah sorry buddy - i rode one and was underwhelmed. my v twin 1000 pulls the front wheel up before 3000rpm with no clutch abuse. in normal road use - its in a fat power band wayyyy before this thing decides to get out of bed and wake up. nah sorry, don't like pissy 600's. keep tap dancing on your gear shifter.... not for me.

[@maitdavis9006]

Anthony Spanjich some people like track racing

[@chop2093]

Anthony Spanjich lol That R6 would spank your big 1000 cc v twin

[@anthonyspanjich2772]

@@chop2093 at a track - more often than not, i agree. they brake better and turn on a dime and i get annoyed as they nip up inside me at the track. I tried mates cbr600, zx6 and r6 (in the fast group). when i got angry with them and rung them out, they were very quick whereas mine was dropping off at the top end. but i spend 98% of my time street riding now. this is where excellent bottom end / midrange shines. i've had screamers before (kr250, rd350lc and then the beast - rg500 with mods) i loved them. i'm old now so i've gone vfr1200f recently with many mods (kept my trusty sp2 for now but its getting painful). the vfr is no match at the track to dedicated sports bikes (yes, I took it and it pogo sticked its way through bends with its heavy shaft drive - leaving weird skids as 600's slaughtered me) but it sure does honk everywhere in the rpm, i can ride all day and don't need to be stretchered off it . (197 rwhp with everything i could think of shoved on it) not bagging your bike. i went through a fun screamer craze for 10 years when i was young. we have all sorts of bikes to choose from.... my preference is immense grunt but i don't bag 600's for what they were designed to do. try a big vtwin or v4... you may like it when you get back pain, old etc?

[@brandoloudly9457]

Anthony Spanjich no. R6 smokes your bike anywhere doing anything

[@CaaSh421]

I had a 2006 and now a 2013 R6, I live between 8000-14000 RPM’s in the Rocky Mountain canyons (and at with the factor of higher elevation where you lose HP with decreased oxygen as you go up) and I love it every time. It turns into a whole different machine when it runs like that for a few hours, opposed to relatively constant speeds and RPM’s on the highway, even gets better gas mileage when you ride it hard like that! The guy who taught me how to ride raced for Suzuki for 15 years, and after riding many other bikes/brands the only other bike I’d consider for what I like to do is the GSX-R 750. In my opinion, it’s the only other bike that compares (without going to a 1000+ CC machine and giving up ability to flip through corners as effortlessly as a kid on a BMX bike. I always say, “all that matters is that it has 2 wheels.” It’s summer peoples! Get out and riiiiiide! 🤪

[@BruSitdee-kg2bu]

I started on a 750 I like 750s I like you tooO🤣😭😭 but everybody keeps saying gay an r6/1 because of my writing style. Whatever I’m broke anyways.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Oddly, every bike you say "dont buy" or "you shouldnt buy" I want badly.

[@Unlucky13_s]

Steve Rivera right!! Haha

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

I can get you a nice deal on some Kevlar-lined gloves....

[@ParadiseBiker]

Haha... Savage

[@urena250]

Deal is 100 or under.

[@IAMFOOZY]

Wya

[@joviancabrera]

Lmfao i was thinking the same thing

[@DerekDaly92]

My first bike is a 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6, and I don’t regret it period, just because you have a 600 means you have to ride like one, I couldn’t see my self being able to afford switching from a 250 or a 400 to a 600 so I went straight for the 600cc

[@JNelsonArt]

I like how this guy keeps contradicting himself throughout the video

[@jponz85]

Pretty much. And is also clickbait from the title

[@anthonyspanjich2772]

r6= negligible bottom end.... lame midrange, and wild top end. that forces you to get to the top end to have any discernable fun.... which is too fast for most road use and just leaves disappointment until you get there. probably a great track bike but an utterly crap street bike requiring ballerina gearshift skills (eg 3 cogs down from cruising) to make the thing wake up.... and then upshift back into gutless territory when you're done. I hated it.... but loved it when I got angry and strangled it? I completely agree with Shaun.

[@flashback5391]

This vid in a nutshell. This bike sucks... But other than that it's a great bike!

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Video in a nutshell. "Normal riding. Boring, sucks. Anything outside that, great bike." 🤔

[@cardiojim]

I think Yamaha does that so people don’t flip over😂

[@matojxr1]

Yup, but then they made the FZ-09/MT-09 and they made it so people could actually flip over

[@wiesnerjulian95]

@@matojxr1 you could already do that with the R1

[@YoungMulahBB]

I started on an R6 and IMO its a good bike to start on bc it has little power if you keep the RPM's low. Its a very tame bike at low rev's then a monster above 10k RPM's.

[@RyanMiller-uy6xs]

Dude is giving it gas trying to start it it is fuel injected🤦‍♂️

[@ggbro2829]

Ryan Miller ikr 😂

[@blazzing4321]

Sometimes you have to

[@mx4menot4u]

The motors are alot more solid at starting once over 100 temp. Cold blooded hyper animals.

[@billyu792]

It probably needs a valve adjustment lol

[@billyu792]

@@mx4menot4u Ive had 2, and they always started right up.

[@white_ish6247]

It’s a 600cc bike you gotta rev to get the power. My 600rr doesn’t even come alive till 7k

[@Liberal_pan]

HelpMe R6’s cost more than ninjas?

[@jopsball-turret6969]

My first bike was an 03 R6 brand new. Never ridden one before and left the shop in the rain👍🏼 best choice I could’ve made and it still runs looks great 20 years later. Don’t ride over your head and take your time learning speed. Ask for advice cuz bikers are usually willing to give it up

[@flirtyhershee]

Nice to hear 👏 just bought my first bike, 2006 R6. Took MSF using a Honda Rebel.. quite different power lol. I’ve spent the first two days playing with neutral and first 😂

[@jopsball-turret6969]

@@flirtyhershee those gears are important if you want to get anywhere. And if you don’t want to fall over at stop lights😂

[@neuroplasticity]

The unique powerband of the R6 will never get old. It's like the ultimate VTEC. To be honest for me there's more than enough power on the lower end to just commute. It could be a bit more useful on hill starts but honestly it has more than enough power. Now on to the powerband. When I first started pulling hard after breaking it in I would pull up to 12k RPM and thought wow this is insane. Once I started hitting 13-14kRPM that's when I instantly knew what everybody meant. It really does feel like turbo lag. The amount of power that the bike unleashes at those RPMs is just insane. It feels like you have a rocket propelling you and you're entering warp speed. There's just nothing like it in the 600 class I feel like.

[@manbiteslife3110]

is the consumption disgusting when used for town commuting?

[@amin7581]

​@@manbiteslife3110it's pretty good at saving fuel. But commuting this bike at low speed is the second last thing you want to do on this bike.

[@manbiteslife3110]

whats the first @@amin7581

[@casanovatigo]

@@amin7581 May I ask what the first one is?

[@CMD_Line]

No matter how many times I hear don't start on this bike, if you want it, you're gonna do it anyway. It's like asking for advice when you've already made up your mind. Sweet video 👌🏼

[@tigerag29607]

I mean I had an R6 for my first bike... Yes the clutch out and all was kind of hard to get the hang of initially... But not having alot of low end torque can be good for a new rider... I think if your gonna get a Supersport it's the best one to start with.

[@quintenkamphuis]

Idiot

[@tillertyler4383]

I’ve had An R1 and a CBR600rr and currently an R6 I suggest the Honda for sure as a super sport starter much better power delivery for someone learning the clutch better seat position and the small things like a gas gauge are necessary sometimes for the beginner rider now I’m not saying R6 is a bad bike just Honda is better for beginners I believe

[@hellseeker9591]

Yea I am thinking of starting on an r6

[@F4i_ethan]

Quinten Kamphuis stfu your the type of guy to start on a moped

[@francisbeauttah7828]

@@quintenkamphuis why you calling him an idiot?

[@hawaiinsurferx]

I have owned this bike for about 3.5 years now and I love her like crazy. This was my first bike and my only transportation as well. I ride her everyday rain or shine. Just go for whatever bike you personally like aesthetically and mechanically. You can't go wrong with any Japanese bike but the last thing I'd say is why you don't want this bike. If anything I heard you say way more positives about the bike than negatives so that's awesome! XD

[@hondacrx0]

I love my R6, no idea whats your problem. Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki best bikes on the world ( Street-bikes )

[@themaestro2209]

is the r6 suitable for daily use? is it a street bike

[@sergiooliveira1127]

@@themaestro2209 it's a bit of a pain in the ass in the first days, but, with time, you can use it...

[@treyashmore3504]

Mohamed Mesbah it’s transportation just like any other 600cc maybe with a little less low end torque, my yzfr6 was great for commuting in town

[@chitownracing]

Just bought a 2009 r6 today!!! Wish me luck fellas!!!! Good luck to u all as well

[@Zinnshady]

R u still alive

[@SaurabhDasshammimaani]

Cold started and just driven off.......bike will never produce it's power properly......

[@blazzing4321]

I always let my baby warm up to 140 before leaving

[@stoney3694]

Currently in school for motorcycle mechanics. Depending on the ambient temperature if you let your bike sit for more than 15 seconds idling you're not hurting or harming it.

[@SaurabhDasshammimaani]

Warmup should be for 2 to 3 min... depending on engine capacity...once it idle normal... it's good to go.....

[@iinsomniacz]

Ypu never warm a bike, go read a manual

[@SaurabhDasshammimaani]

@@iinsomniacz always warm up ....let the oil circulate...... throughout the engine ....

[@tyce14444]

-1 front +2 rear sprockets will make any 600 better, unless you want to go fast in a straight line

[@luckyseven6402]

Agreed, I went -1 on the front sprocket of my zx9r and its awesome on curvy roads but straight line top end not so much.

[@araxxisinnovations6544]

Just did this to my FZ6. Has an 03 R6 engine in it and it's a world of difference

[@semkok7759]

lucky seven I ride my dads zx9r , and he said he changed he sprockets for better acceleration. Which ones would that be

[@imthedarknight-8755]

Semko K bigger sprockets on back, smaller on front, which is what this guy did. It limits the top speed of the bike but gives it more torque, which helps acceleration

[@semkok7759]

IMTHEDARKNIGHT - oh ok ty

[@DrPosion]

My 08 r6 is my first bike, this is my 3rd season with it. Amazing experience everytime I ride it edit: 2024 and still going strong, -1 +2 sprockets and still having a blast

[@PastorMattMoto]

Kudos for keeping your R6 all these years, that's awesome!! :)

[@darkrebel123]

My first bike was an R6, and I would argue it's a really good starter bike. Having no power in the low bands makes it easy to control. It's weak except when you actually want to push it and rev a little more. It doesn't get out of control. I now ride an FZ1, and I do enjoy the broader power distribution.

[@ellobo119]

Thank you

[@triyo1089]

Yea until you accidentally hit the power band mid turn bc you’re new and have no throttle control 😂

[@darkrebel123]

@@triyo1089 Haha yeah definitely need to know your bike whether you're a noob or a pro lol

[@triyo1089]

@@darkrebel123 i just mean that power band is dangerous for newbies lol

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

R6 and R1 are nearly identical speed and time up until 140 mph, not many 600 cc’s that can hang that close with a 1,000

[@Johnny-tq9no]

Uhh no lol the minute you hit 2nd the r1 pulls away like it's nothing

[@stanza77]

I’ll never stop loving how Shawn says, “YAMAHAAAAWW” not Yamaha, Yamahhaaww. Never change Shawn, never change . Miss this era of SRK cycles

[@juliansaiz5714]

R6 is a great starter bike change my mind

[@bluesthd5030]

Why change your mind when you’re right 😂

[@bluesthd5030]

Derek Becker currently riding a CBR300R, just started riding an exact month ago. Got the bike on 6/29/19 and I’m already at 680 miles, I need to take it for the 600-mile service already haha, everyone around me is in a 600/650 though .. 😢

[@msi4887]

there are people who want to have kids or live till their 30s

[@beatsbybrandon902]

@Derek Becker or just have self control.. Everybody isn't an 18 year old kid

[@Johnny-tq9no]

@@beatsbybrandon902 that's the people who really like and buy these bikes though lol when I was 17 I was set on getting a r6 raven and just being smart and keep the revs below 10k but even if you're responsible bikes like that just give you a false sense of confidence and you end up going past your limits as a new rider

[@2004ZX636R]

The R6S is the earlier version R6 which is a good bike, Yamaha kept it for a few years to have a cheaper 600 in the line up.

[@zachdeckerd5468]

I have a 2013 R6. Got it brand new when I was 19. First bike. Absolutely love it. I don't ride as much as I used to though sadly..

[@mobkinq]

Zach D I’ve got an 11. Second bike I’ve owned. Had it for over a year and finally decided I might keep it a while so modding it

[@Toymonkeyjr]

2014 when I was 18

[@somborn]

You're right I don't what a R6, because of my R1 :D :D :D :D :D :D

[@lickmygooch1013]

Was looking for this comment lmao

[@emac75]

The R6 was my 1st bike I ever got and I still love it today. Would not trade it unless getting an R1

[@Ben-ec6ky]

@Rays Through Trees, Summer Breeze not very good I bet

[@tashinorbu444]

Don't leave your bike with low gas at the end of day. Sometimes depending on outside temperature the empty space in the fuel tank might build up some moisture which causes to not start up right away .

[@betlikeyourerich6904]

I own a 2018 R6 and love it, however, Just bought the wife 19 GSXR 600. I prefer her bike on the street hands down. More fun overall, And better on longer trips due to ergonomics. I'm torn.

[@alexchulzhanov]

I had an SV650 as my first bike, got an '03 R6 a few days ago as my second bike. My only complaint is the seat could be a bit more cushioning, as I go on long rides and commutes, but other than that I am absolutely in love. The riding position is aggressive but once on you're on the highway the bike feels at home and it cruises around no problem. Hard to stay off the throttle!

[@alexchulzhanov]

I agree that it's not a good first bike though. I don't think I would've made it home with the R6 had I not had experience on the SV. It was certainly a different ball game but the basics and even some of the finer details of riding I learned from the SV helped so much with riding the R6. I'll admit I was a bit scared I would lay it down when I test rode it, but here I am a few hundred miles later getting comfortable with the bike finally (but not overly confident; I know my limits).

[@FLSTFRoxanne]

Sounds good, but the whole thing about wanting some low end power is certainly right, and dragging knee won't kill you if you learn to do it, in time.

[@FasterNLouder]

*Clears throat* *Smacks lips* "PraISE gOd, AmeN"

[@BULLDOGHOTSHOT1]

The adjustable stacks just allow more air velocity at lower rpm so the fuel mixes better with the air making a better and stringer combustion... Then the stacks shorten when you're at height rpm cuz it needs more air volume so the shorter the stack the more air volume is accessible, it doesn't need the added height cuz the velocity increases with rpm... I feel like I just beat a dead horse a little bit but you get it

[@kiknazz2020]

actually... you have it completely backwards.

[@rush_chilled7817]

refuse to take advice from a rider who doesn't even wear gloves.

[@robbieshaft]

I'm looking into getting my first bike, and I'm looking closely at a Yamaha R6 exactly like this, I'm confused as to why you suggest why anyone wouldn't want this bike?, it seems you like it a lot. Also please wear gloves and protectives, not cool man if you end up on the road. Thanks

[@pongim1087]

trust me. it's a PERFECT first bike!

[@FELiPES101]

i think the lack of low end is why the r7 is coming out with the mt07 engine. Yamaha realized so few people actually use the power at the top end it makes sense to sacrifice top end for a lot more low.

[@CEEPMDEE]

your bike has a problem staying on. I had the liquid silver "08" as soon as it shipped for my first motorbike ever. Never had an accident at all. Great starter bike, just don't be stupid.

[@bigj200016]

Yamaha has their demo truck at a local dealer over the weekend. To be honest, after about 5 minutes on the r3 and r6, my right wrist was screaming. I fell in love with the mt09. Probably my next bike

[@neilwilliams103]

when riding a sport bike you clench your legs and hold yourself up that way. Floating your hands over the controls... dont blame the bike for your lack of experience ;)

[@bigj200016]

Neil Williams not blaming the bike, just saying that the riding position of the r6 wasn’t as comfortable to me as the mt09

[@Soh90]

Lol I watched this video when I thought I wanted a R6. After watching a bunch of R6 videos, I quickly realized that I didn’t want a R6. The bike I wanted was the one that I got. A ZX6R. Much more “streetable”, much cheaper, and much more low key. No one owns 636’s. I go on group rides and everyone is rocking GSXR’s and R6. Makes me feel a bit more unique. Granted a Gixxer or R6 would smoke my ZX6R flat out, but I don’t care because I don’t ride like that. My bikes makes great sounds, spits out flames, and I think is the best Loki g out of all the 600’s (2014 ZX6R with the white and black livery).

[@zx10dev87]

Your 636 would smoke an r6 what do u mean

[@joshharrison1169]

facts, it would really dust all other 600s the gsxr and r6 would give it a run but its really the best 600

[@Jackabc-fs3gk]

why wasn't the bike starting at the beginning?

[@ahmedmukhtar2687]

A lot like my ninja 300 except when I hit the power band I am still doing the speed limit lol

[@Double77xx]

Yamaha r6 is nothing like your Ninja 300

[@captninsno2320]

I have the 2008. It's amazing. Bottom end gutless. Top end is nuts. Great brakes. Handles nice. Very stable at high speed. Sometimes people say you got a headlight out, lol. Also if your under 5'10 then it's hard to touch the ground. I'm 5'11 and it's only just okay for me. If your over 90kg get a bike with more torque. Don't buy if your a learner. Get an r3 first. 9/10 bike. Doesn't have any tcs rider modes etc. If it had more torque under 10K it would be a 10/10. Oh yeah no gear indicator and no fuel gauge is so annoying. It does have an empty warning light though

[@ibj3]

For me this bike got everything i need. It drives better at the high rpm's but that's just what this bike is for i also drove the R1 but i liked the smaller R6 more i don't have to go fast to enjoy the bike so the R6 is a winner.

[@abelbabel8484]

Squidding it up, I see. Be safe, man!

[@wondersofwandering5870]

Abel Babel right i guess is good in moderation hehe, stay safe

[@joshuajones6589]

Great motovlog man. I randomly watched this during a pit stop and loved it. I actually watched the entire video.

[@joelgibbons1087]

I have a 2015 Yamaha R6. Bike has been very reliable, and power is pretty good after 6k. At least I have noticed. It really takes off at 8k-15k

[@DDG-Downfall]

Sold my r6 today and bought me a duke 790. Of you want too have great fun on r6 get -1 +3 then irl come alive. But these bikes belang on the track

[@v1dCSGO]

Yikes

[@fiisho]

from the creators of invisible riding, now brought you invisible gear

[@abysal311]

you know, my 2007 starts funky like that too. sometimes I have to double or triple prime the pump too. but after that she runs great (26k miles)

[@bradyhenricks6601]

I love the powerband, it makes it ride like a moped at low rpm then the second you get over around 5.5k sheesh

[@trevorvela3261]

Didn’t take you for a no gear type of guy, seeing you with a long sleeve and no gloves was surprising

[@ParadiseBiker]

Who knows.. Maybe it was one of those days you know

[@Rancid_Ninja]

The used r6 market is still pretty high compared to other bikes, I got a yzf600r a couple years ago on a deal and although it's a bit heavier it's been a great bike

[@mikeyg6631]

Would of gotten one but it pushed me too much forward. I still wanna have kids lol. Nice video

[@romandashkevich9780]

My r6 also crowds by nuts like crazy against the tank, hence the name crotch rocket

[@msi4887]

i dont get how people out there are driving 1100cc 200bhp bikes

[@bittenbyreality]

@@msi4887 idk a 1000 is more useable in city tbh. R6 just wants to be riden hard all the time.

[@trussell6876]

No warming up the bike before revving?

[@OzTrollracing]

It's amazing how many of these videos I see with the title why you don't want this bike haha

[@CaffeineFreak13]

If you want a more steetable bike with low end torque then you dont want a supersport at all!! You get more low end with 1000cc superbikes but thats not a smart decision if you just want low end. Get a 650 thats made for more low and mid range.. plus the 650s are typically more comfortable

[@vegainscouple8301]

MonstaFreak13 eh I went straight from a ninja 250 to a naked sv1000. Took a little bit but I can go through twisties just fine and through the city it has INSANE torque

[@citydavae]

Good bike for s first bike no power at low end is perfect for new riders

[@anthonycersosimo6784]

Royce Saunders and what happens when this new rider takes it to the top end?? Ever thought of that lol??

[@citydavae]

Anthony Cersosimo talking off experience nothing have happened to me as yet

[@ChaseYonge]

I agree, countless people start on these r6 bikes they are very user friendly

[@markhamrick9078]

Good point!👍

[@truevegas]

Sean bro please don't tell people to rev up a 600 (or bigger) and *Dump* the clutch. You let that clutch out *Slowly* or you will end up either stalling or worse...

[@antzke]

This is actually the bike I’m starting with, so maybe that low power under 4K rpm will be a good safety net.

[@ty1a2t]

I started on an R6, that was the case for me. Lower in the RPMs is really tame, 8-10k is when it starts to get rowdy. I stayed around 4-6k in the beginning and was easy to learn on.

[@cumatrukamizee1053]

Buying this bike for use on the street is stupid

[@antzke]

@@cumatrukamizee1053 Well that's what the majority of its consumers are doing so it cant be that bad of a choice. I am getting it as a hand-me-down.

[@Citizen_0_5]

The amount of comments about gloves. Yo this guy has a ton of moms out here. Dafuq 😂😂😂😂

[@Unlucky13_s]

Chasin' Aces dude I’m sayin! Thought this was a biker channel not a god damn dress rehearsal

[@Citizen_0_5]

@@Unlucky13_s Right! haha

[@adam100a8]

Chasin' Aces well shit sorry we value our hands and don’t want others to get their skin ripped off theirs either 🤨

[@Citizen_0_5]

@@adam100a8 your hands aint this guys hands haha

[@jacobhathcock7827]

I've riden everday nearly for almost 7 years. ONLY time I wear gloves is if it's cold. I simply do not get the glove thing and why people are soooo obsessed with gloves?

[@KOOLBLAQUEDESIGN]

Hi Josh, what type of inspections do you guys do on your bikes to make sure they are mechanically sound before the sale?

[@georgebushaway5833]

My bike starts just like boom 💥 as soon as you press the ignition button, zip zip boom. Runs very well !! Best to let your bike run for a Minuit or two before you pull off.... myn tends to be a bit cloggy if I pull straight away after not riding for a good amount of time. Speed doesn’t really excite me, I like to ride slow and mellow... as long as you can get the speed limits.. your good to go 👍🏼 My yamaha: Only done 4.9k, Digital speedometer, ABS, gold DID chain, new tyres, newly and fully serviced, full Remus exaughst system although it could do you a new pipe since it’s a bit rust and old... upside down gold forks... Runs and sounds good 😌👌🏼

[@jinxstayrdy]

Same I have to let my bike sit for atleast 3mins before riding off due to that lag feel

[@godoff.5304]

Best bike ever for a new/beginner rider. This should be the starting bike for you.

[@Smokey0701]

"this guys textin so imma go" bro you had the green arrow hahaha 7:25

[@alvinkinds]

Oh wow! That’s some pretty interesting information, and thanks for sharing.

[@mrree110]

Talk a lot about how the bike has no power low end but the exhaust that is currently on the bike is designed for more high-end power in the first place.

[@kevancaskey7863]

That bottom end joke was so bad I just sold my bike

[@ParadiseBiker]

Haha... Now that's a joke

[@tyerutherford8156]

I bought a 02 yamha r6 from a military guide that deployed asap for 2k with 12k on it in 2010. Still riding it from time to time. Own other bikes but it's still fun to ride.

[@andrewd6956]

The prayer guy. Wow, i thought I lost your content forever.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

All the 600 class bikes need some revs. My wife’s FZ6 is even supposed to be tuned for power lower in the RPM range but comes alive after 6k.

[@donlesley1873]

00:28 The Lords strength < Gloves

[@tomtommy7900]

I bought an 07 r6 with a tune..plenty of power right away literally instant. Feels like a rocket

[@TheAnigai]

As cool a dude as you are I don't think I'd want to buy a bike from you considering you don't seem to warm them up before driving off on them as evidenced by the fast idle on that R6 sticking at 2k RPM before coming down when it's getting closer to operating temperature.

[@johnjacob688]

To be fair we don't if he warms them up before the start of a video.

[@PlatinumPaladin915]

I subscribed to you, you make down to earth videos all about motorcycles, and I truly enjoy how you always say a word from the holy bible, nothing better than a prayer before riding for a Christian, you have so many videos and your vids actually helped me decide on my first bike (had my endorsement for about 7 years now) Finally my first bike is coming, thankfully I got training on a 96 Soft Tail before my 2013 Yamaha Stryker arrives in from Sturgis, S.D. Thank you for your awesome video bits! Helpful and enjoyable for all audiences.

[@josiah3126]

Nah just throw in a smaller sprocket in the front and you’ll have power lol. I have an 05 and it rips in 2nd and 3rd gear

[@TroyC68]

my 02 SV650S still puts them to shame off the line.. They still don't have the low end torque a V-twin does ... Sprockets don't fix low end torque that much

[@noobslayerr9732]

Yamaha for life ..and i had em all the 1000s and 600s from big 4s. Always going back to r6 for track and mountain runs and r1 for street and daily

[@tonyfffuuu]

never been on a bike and there's been a (hopefully still there) 07 sv650 with 21k miles online for 1300 that I'm hoping to throw all income tax check at

[@nickgustine5830]

tOnY O had and well i still do have a 2005 sv650s.. great bike especially as a first bike just don’t do alot of wheelies or you’ll end up catching rod knock like me lol

[@bruceesterline3170]

Have you removed the restrictions? Or flashed it? There you go.

[@Unique_Racing]

My first bike ever lol love and miss that beautiful machine 😂might get her again

[@CMBDIA]

I was an idiot. the 2010 R6 was my first bike. I loved the bike but i sold it after a year and got a yamaha fz-8. Now, I really want the R6 back

[@YoMcNeely]

Bro you’re an inspiration. One day want to share the lords name on a channel as well, I applaud you sir

[@marshallyama6615]

What's the age limit for yamaha r6 ?

[@dmxisraw]

The infamous COLD START R6... 😜🙈💁🏾‍♂️😂

[@Yaroog320]

But is this a good beginner bike? Like with power wise?

[@antonioriley5214]

And till this day I'm still clicking 😐

[@brandonstone4225]

My 2nd bike was a zx6r one of the fastest and most fun bikes I have ever rode. 60000 miles went I sold it. Still kept up with the big bikes.

[@fckgrtlr8441]

Everytine I ride my black'n'gold R6 people watching like I was with Adriana Lima. Most beautiful bike ever 😍😍😍

[@eddiet204]

I had an 08 off the showroom floor and took it everywhere. Soft luggage, bedroll, and tent on a 2k mile loop in the Western US. Track days in between- I did everything with it. On the street, the motor was mediocre down low, but on the track, it was the shit.