Yamaha DISCONTINUING the R6...Here's Why

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This week we got the news that the Yamaha R6 is no more. At least, after the 2020 model year. That's right, Yamaha is going to stop selling the most popular 600cc class motorcycle of all time (in road legal form). Today, we talk about why they're doing this, what's to come, and shed a few tears.
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[@motonosity]

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[@joshuaholmes7929]

It’s not just the R6 going away but the Vmax and WR250R are as well.

[@yamakawirodebike5710]

Did CHASEONTWOWHEELS "loose" his channel? Not to bug ya but you were friends with him. Also HERORR showed/reviewed a 2020 CBR600RR... AKA newer fairings and electronics. Stay safe!!

[@joshuaholmes7929]

@@yamakawirodebike5710 Chase didn’t lose anything

[@yamakawirodebike5710]

@@joshuaholmes7929 UMmmm yes he got hacked and now hes back!!! I tried his channel this morning and gone. Tried it now, guess he got it back a few hours ago. Thanks tho....Have a good weekend!!

[@shawnwicher3796]

Hey man I met you a few years ago when you were houston last. I’m going to be buying the 2020-2021 aprilla RS 660 if you are ever back here in town or we can meet up I’d be honored if you would do a review on it

[@TheKilaCam]

Guess I should rebuild the R6 for the street and mark it as a "classic" LOL

[@sylver4641]

Dont you dare ever get rid of blu 😂

[@denissLifts]

miss the holo wrap to be honest

[@icu-nzicu-nz1273]

🔥 big fan bro love the hype... I literally just bought an r6 because of watching your vids 😎🤙🏾 2019, full akropovic system, dyno tuned, I’m in love 😂🤩 chur from Australia!

[@marcusa4193]

@@icu-nzicu-nz1273 damn thats a nice ride

[@spar8334]

It cuz you keep wrecking it

[@APACHESTRATHE140]

Now we’ll never see an R6 come from factory with an LCD screen.

[@sammoro6655]

That actually pisses me off, R3 got it on the redesign

[@cmfan6870]

I’m kinda happy about that. I’m not the biggest fan of lcd for the tachometer. I like a analog tach

[@sabres_fan7467]

C&M Fan same dude analog is way better. A lot easier/quicker to read, not as laggy and just overall cooler looking

[@nonooohlii]

I love my analog tac

[@imamhossan101]

🥲

[@zero_stars]

Kawasaki: releases new 636 for just under 10 grand Yamaha: yeah that's gonna be a no from me dawg

[@futureshit-glungis7202]

Damn this hurts but that might be because its kind of true

[@MJT-DA]

@@futureshit-glungis7202 Yeah Yamaha I find is always more expensive than Kawasaki.

[@bigboyztoyz1960]

@@futureshit-glungis7202 It's really a bother, i would've picked an R6 over any 599cc class if not for its price and efficiency for street use.

[@RexMuffin]

Yeah on paper the new zx6r is great... but its designer was on crack or something... it looks so bad! The r6 is just perfect looking imo.

[@bigboyztoyz1960]

@@RexMuffin Tecnically my 1st choice is ZX6R, then 2nd CBR600RR, then 3rd GSX R600, 4th is R6 since the new design looks really bad, except for the old 2006-8 model

[@DivyaRanjit]

Was cleaning my screen the entire time

[@chandanchaudhary5209]

me too

[@yanzi1957]

Same😂😂😂😂

[@ryndrssn]

this is weird but anytime you ride the R1 please never leave out the start up part because it’s my favorite start up sound. Sounds so badass

[@dropbear566]

this needs more likes to make sure he sees it.

[@jieme6397]

Kawi sounds better

[@AestheticAbe]

@@jieme6397 nah not even close bro.

[@namara500]

Sounds dabass

[@yowboichickoy7125]

Nooooo. It's literally my dream bike. Guess I'm just getting the R1

[@Anonymous594]

No 😂

[@yowboichickoy7125]

@Bilal Khalid I don't think the R1's going away anytime soon

[@tedtates]

yeah the R1 was my dream bike but then again the 2020 S1000 RR BMW is the sickest bike out.. it will eat your dogs breakfast and then shit in it's bowl.. in looks and performance

[@TiagoSilva-rv2ws]

Just get a used one?

[@manis8569]

@@tedtates r1 looks more sleek

[@ROOSTER_22]

I got say it's not a good decision because to me r6 is the best 600cc out there. It's sad to hear this.

[@AQS521]

The best is ZX6R

[@YohnzyRR]

@@AQS521 Yeah

[@AntaresSQ01]

its been bottom of the pack for a while, it's getting discontinued and probably replaced by a bigger bore version like the 636 or a gsxr 750 ish bike, we might see the R7 return. Bigger sad news is the WR250 getting discontinued, literally rip all of yamaha's dual sport lineup

[@dankyskins4452]

@@AQS521 completely agreed

[@kylemckinney7219]

@@AQS521 yesssirrrr

[@oh_zoinkers]

Looks like I’m keeping my 2007 R6 for a while ☺️

[@handbrake17]

Yep i love my 06 R6 i won't be selling this one any time soon

[@VisibleEnd]

Keeping my 06 guess they rare now lol

[@griffintaylor3861]

SOOOO glad I bought one earlier this year before I should have, didn't even have my license yet, but wanted to buy it. Apparently, my intuition was correct. R.I.P. YZF-R6, you are and always will be a legend to us.

[@cnassrian6766]

Exactly me too it's special now bro

[@jondave6305]

No freakin way same here no lie

[@jondave6305]

Mine is the 2018 matte black

[@griffintaylor3861]

@@jondave6305 my dealership had a good sale on 2020 matte black lol, apparently, we share a brain wave or something.

[@danielrosas7550]

Same here dude. Picked up a Raven 2020 R6 back in April for my birthday. So happy I did that.

[@JDelta87]

I'm pretty sure the Viper program ended a few years ago.

[@tedtates]

nah bro.. you are wrong.. never be pretty sure about what your pretty wrong about.. because you will never get any pretty women being pretty uncertain

[@steveyork8069]

MrJay06 You were right the viper hasn’t been produced since 2017.It couldn’t pass The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards with that and poor sales FCA didn’t want to spend the money on redesign and retooling of the plant to keep production going.The plant where they built the viper is now a museum.

[@JDelta87]

@@steveyork8069 Thanks for that info! I was fan of the last gen and I remember the announcement of the program ending and poor sales being a factor.

[@tantiwahopak101]

@@tedtates whaaat?

[@Justin-hs4fp]

@@tedtates and the last viper was produced in 2017 bud, so you’re the one that’s “pretty wrong”

[@justinstraubinger4221]

The dodge viper stopped production in 2017. So they no longer make those, love the channel man!! Have a great day

[@GhostYR6]

I got a 2017 R6 and ive owned it for 2-3 years now....i didn't want to get rid of it, and now I DEFINITELY don't want to get rid of it....

[@Brock_CO]

Or you can get the r1... SEND IT BRAH

[@marca7542]

Yup, I have the 2017 R6 too. It’s my 4th R6 in a row (2001, 2003, 2011 and 2017). Now that I know this, am gonna hold on to it for a loooong time

[@Commander_Hawcraw]

I’ve just finished two years on an R3 and I’m dead set on a the new generation R6. They are beautifulllll. I just hope this doesn’t jack up all the prices now...

[@m_moves]

I’m in the same boat! Really hoping the prices don’t go even higher 😬

[@beeweezee71888]

Unfortunately, there a great possibility they might. So get them at while you can.

[@The3Kway]

It's still a current depreciating asset. The prices will 100% still drop overtime. The prices won't rise until enough time has past, and enough are wrecked (taken out of circulation), to cause it to become a scarce collectors item.

[@Commonginger]

Best thing to do would be to snag a used one. Let someone else take that depreciation hit

[@ExoticRiderr]

I remember when i used to have a 2008 Yamaha R6, it was a great bike. Then a few years later i had ugraded to the 2012 Yamaha R1, & now im on my dream bike kinda 2016 MV Agusta F4 (Pear White) its the base model. But my dream bike is 2016-2019 MV Agusta F4RR (Avia Grey/Black Carbon) Either way, R6 is a amazing bike, sucks to see it being discontinued, but yamaha will come out with something better in my opinion.

[@badphilou]

In a lot of places, the only reason naked bikes are overtaking super sports is because of insurance gouging

[@bfarm44]

Yes and no, rider history, age and years riding have a lot to do with insurance prices. If you can get to your 40’s/50’s without accruing a bunch of street Rossi slips and points for stupidity it’s not that much. ZX14R policy for me full coverage 9/3 policy 736 bucks. Made it to 56 yrs old without riding like a moron so I get good prices. I save my stupid for the track. Has no place in the street.

[@harryhughes2653]

@@bfarm44 I’m 18 and I hate riding with most people around my age because they still don’t understand the whole place and time thing yet……

[@FaZeredemption3]

i think suzuki will chop the 600, but i dont ever see kawi chopping the 636. that bike has sold like hotcakes. it's also a very popular stunt bike, unlike the rest.

[@FaZeredemption3]

@Panda Gaming 14 yep i got 2 636s myself. A stuntbkke and a race bike

[@AQS521]

I don’t see them discontinuing it. Especially with Yamaha out of the game, that’s one less competitor to worry about. I can see ZX6R sells skyrocketing.

[@FaZeredemption3]

@@AQS521 yea it really is the only good, nah, GREAT 600cc bike. The new gen zx6 is an awesome bike

[@AQS521]

@@FaZeredemption3 yep, love my ‘05

[@alpha1k-]

Your video makes me feel like i have something in my eye

[@Ampidire]

Am a current 2017 R6 owner. I can't wait to ride it when the season returns.

[@griffintaylor3861]

same here bud, only with a 2020, the one significant downside about Alberta is that we get enough snow to kill half the month in September and may, and winter from October until early may, kills half the year of riding

[@augustlim6767]

Lucky for us in Asia, it will be only discontinued on US and Europe.

[@JayOnOneWheel]

Yeah, no... you’re only getting the cbr600rr.... Yamaha is track only world wide

[@Laylowex]

Man, I really liked the looks of the r6.I’m gunna mis it😞😞😞

[@elmahdiouboubker3031]

I was planning to buy an r6 when I have money to do that, it was a dream that I would try to achieve in the future when I have a job 😢

[@alanv3185]

you can still buy them used

[@elmahdiouboubker3031]

@@alanv3185 I'm not really into used stuff , I prefer things new

[@darkherosolidox]

@@elmahdiouboubker3031 that's a problem with people.

[@elmahdiouboubker3031]

@@darkherosolidox they don't buy it ??

[@alanv3185]

@@elmahdiouboubker3031 ah yes the feeling of joy you get when you buy something thats about to depreciate by 50% just so you can say you bought it new and not certified pre owned

[@chrisjohnson5341]

I’m one of those riders that went from super sport to naked..... now I ride a 2020 mt-10 & a 2020 z900 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@futureshit-glungis7202]

Whats the process of choosing one over the other for the day?

[@baguettechef]

Immagine everyone goes to the 800cc platform where MV has been just lounging around in with their F3800. That would be cool.

[@JasonRoy21]

I was looking at the 600 class super sports, but I bought a Z650. It has more than enough power and handling character than I would use on a typical ride. Ultimately I went the lower cost, ease of maintenance, and more comfort route. What can I say.... I’m getting older.

[@aaronbehindbars]

The writing has been on the wall for a while. When Kawasaki introduced the refreshed ZX6R for a much lower entry price of $9999, it was clear to me that they were trying to resuscitate a dying segment. Honda obviously hasn't updated the CBR600RR for years with the exception of the new 600RR that is only being sold in Japan and Australia. The middleweight sport bike class is moving away from the race replica format. Look at the new Aprilia RS660. The Ducati Super Sport is another bike, albeit a little more expensive. Both bikes have more comfortable ergos and more street-friendly suspension. The popularity of naked bikes is dominating the middleweight class. Triumph is introducing the new budget friendly Trident to compete against the MT07, Z650, etc. Aprilia is going to have a Tuono 660 soon. Ducati has their Monster 797. I am not sure how much longer the big investment in liter class bikes will go on. Those aren't exactly flying off showroom floors, even with bike shortages. Ridenow Georgetown has a 2020 base R1 marked down to under $14k. Last year, Honda had a ton of two model year old 1000RRs leftover that were being sold incredibly cheap. Most people who can afford $15-20K for a motorcycle are older and unable or no longer willing to endure that riding position.

[@sambeezy007]

That's why they're probably discontinuing it. They want as many riders as possible to buy their product. I bet sales go up if they make a sportbike similar to the Ninja 650 or CBR650R or RS660

[@mmarr6580]

@@sambeezy007 I'm hoping they will.

[@adobomoto]

my first bike in 2007 was the r6. sad when this happened, but at least they'll still sell a race only version! I bet it's much cheaper too.

[@GoneWithTheWindGreece]

Your camera is dirty today !!! Love you Motonosity !

[@dayanmederos6564]

i remember when i had no options to buy naked bikes in USA back in 2010. Europe was full of naked bikes and USA had very few. Now days the sport ones are the one dying. For me naked are more comfortable to ride and plenty of power.

[@BikeRider01]

I have a ZX-6R.... hope Kawi keeps it for a little longer

[@sambeezy007]

They will. They might do a big update to where they make it a bit more ergo friendly to sell more. Never know..Comfy sportbikes do sell.

[@jabbacoola1]

🤙

[@DoctorStrange01]

Discontinued in Europe (Euro 5 regulations) :D

[@JUS-DEH-TEEP]

I think they discontinued the viper last year or this year. I think 2019 was the last viper they made. But it may be 2020. But I’m pretty sure it just got discontinued. Also i REALLY hope they make an R7. I think they discontinued the R6 because people kept talking, not complaining but talking about how it’s the same engine for a while now. I think they’re going to make a R7 and give it a more comfortable riding position. But i know Yamaha will do great no matter what. Looking forward to getting my R6 when i get back to the states.

[@abea5699]

It would be more likely they make a R5 before they make an R7. There is plenty of room and competition in that segment and it's a nice mid tier segment

[@monty-9269]

If they make a r7 that looks like the concept kinda like a naked half faired r6 with larger motor and more comfortable riding position il trade my mt09 in that day 🤣

[@HemivsNinja]

2017 was the last year of the Dodge Viper

[@JUS-DEH-TEEP]

@@HemivsNinja you’re absolutely right. My bad. I knew it was recently. I just couldn’t remember when

[@lauriL90]

i had my r6 for 5 years (2007) Still love it.

[@pjlee89]

Some say it has something to do with the marketing mainly with pricing a Yamaha R6 is around 12k usd while the the competitor Kawasaki zx10r is around 15k small price difference...

[@3.5TT_SHO]

My 2016 60th anniversary edition R6 has just 5,011 miles on it right now! It was a super score to find...I use to also have a blue 2007 R6. 💪🔧🔩🤙

[@Jon-et3eo]

I was very saddened by the news. I currently have a 636 but I almost bought the 2017 R6 because of your blue one. It was an awesome looking bike. I only went with the 636 because I was able to get a deal that I couldn't pass up. Now we will have more brand new riders on liter bikes if they do buy a supersport. Not sure thats the best way to learn to ride.

[@Jon-et3eo]

@@badgerman23 That is very true. 👍

[@JTLinch17]

I was considering selling my 2019 R6 this summer, changed my mind every time I got on it, but now I definitely think I’m going to have to keep it.

[@Andy-pr5be]

Yeh the price might go up it will become a classic bike

[@italkgory99]

@@Andy-pr5be maybe some day but they made a crap load of r6’s so plenty used options out there

[@Andy-pr5be]

@@italkgory99 i think you can stll get new 2018's in the US

[@lildrippy8252]

The cbr 600rr didn’t get discontinued in the U.S.

[@r3yuk682]

2021 new cbr 600r is on the way

[@idiot-983]

I always kinda wanted a R6, now I really want one !

[@SantiWax]

I was thinking the same thing, a new engine coming in the next coming years which will be used for the new R7. The MT07 would then get a redesign with this new R7 engine. Similar to the R1 and Mt10, both using same engine and lots of similar components. The R7/MT07 possibly having a power output of 85-94bhp, still able for restriction for A2 riders.

[@ashten92]

You can still get the R6, they still make it. It just is a track bike,no blinkers,my friend bought one and bought a blinker kit for 30 dollers and made it street legal, so if your heart is set on one, no worries, it's still available.

[@jordanreynolds6507]

As of the last few years they are the best lookin out the 600's, my first bike was a 08 R6 black an bronze

[@m_moves]

Really wanted the new gen R6 for this upcoming season, still looking, but might just settle for a Cbr600... really want an r6 tho 😫

[@ctm5617]

I got rid of my R6 for a Ducati Monster 1200S. I did cause I’m getting old and hate that riding position. But them discontinuing the R6 is shocking.

[@rc7fiddy]

My heart drops as I read the title

[@DeepFreeze7]

This really really stings as we use these engines for micro sprints. Not sure whats going to be happening next...

[@mdjabedmiah1128]

It's hard to find a beautiful 600cc bike nowadays and then they discontinued one : / *_*

[@drjones694]

Problem I think is the prices are so much cheaper for naked bikes and the full fairing bikes are getting so expensive

[@jdbauer9183]

Had 2 600s, just bought a mt09. Guess I'm responsible lol

[@smahamza1]

I was planning to buy a r6 for just weekend highway rides, buy this change, i wont be going for a naked bike but preferably get the r1 instead..

[@monty-9269]

Mt10 isnt bad on highway but I would get r1m if I had the money🤙💯

[@sufilms8878]

@@monty-9269 I had MT-10, and now R1 2020. I can confirm that MT-10 is better bike for the money. If I was buying again I would get the MT-10 SP since it's Euro4.

[@jacksondaniels8169]

FYI.. The Viper was discontinued a few years ago, the very few unsold units left are double the price.

[@angelop7417]

I actually really wanted to get one of the early R6s as an upgrade from my CBR125R but ended up getting the FZ07 because it was significantly cheaper on insurance. I was never a huge fan of naked bikes, until I actually owned one.

[@griffintaylor3861]

I know what you mean, 2 different motorcycle insurances told me they wouldn't insure a "crotch rocket" unless I had 5+ years of experience. I've been riding dirtbikes and racing dirtbikes since I was 12 and learned the basics of street riding on a moped for a couple years. I ended up finding a place that would do it and had 0 issues with the bike of course, people need to stop thinking every rider is either a hells angles member or a drunk 16 year old on a crotch rocket in a t-shirt

[@griffintaylor3861]

​@@badgerman23 Well obviously, but I have my doubts that the statistics page says "don't insure *crotch* *rockets* . It also does not then logically apply to why the third company I tried had zero hesitations about it. I'm aware of how they come to the conclusion but it's still bullshit for a sales rep to without even looking at anything, (he responded immediately without any time to have been able to have searched anything.) just say “I won’t insure those crotch rockets.”. He then also had no issue insuring my dad’s monster 1200, a far more powerful bike than the r6 lol. Keep in mind neither of us has any “experience” under what the law would classify (license, courses, etc.).

[@geoffstrohecker362]

Love my R6, glad I got a new one when I did!

[@fraserwyllie8840]

what year you got mate?

[@1KR_B]

They discontinued the viper in 2017...

[@McXCosplay]

Exactly what I was about to Comment, when I heard them say that

[@1998lemuel]

It kinda makes sense... People start realizing how much more comfortable nakeds are and how fun they are. Torque is fun and it's what gives you the rush. HP is what gives the top speed, but torque is what gets you to that top speed... They also have usable power as they provide more torque in the lower range. You can also track the nakeds with the right mods. With the 600cc supersports gone.. Manufacturers will now trickle the technology from those bikes to nakeds. Things like fully adjusted suspension may start becoming more available for the affordable nakeds which is very good. Not a lot of nakeds now come with fully adjusted forks.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

It's sad. I wanted to get the '17-'20 R6 on the used market at some point but they will probably remain expensive for a long time.

[@6GEAR]

I love the R6I love the looks of all the Generations! Thats the bike I wanted to upgrade to😔 I just wanted the R6 I don't know if I would buy another brand.

[@jonathanesqueda3452]

Only ever owned blue🤘

[@6GEAR]

@@jonathanesqueda3452 I know the R3 is a small bike but I love my bike, the looks and the Color. When I upgrade I am keeping it. I will have my R6 one day then the R1. I am keeping them my kids are showing interest in riding.

[@jonathanesqueda3452]

@@6GEAR oh yeah man nothing wrong with a small bike especially with an r3 go to the track with it and beat it up, I first started on a 2012 ttr125 last year then a month later sold it and bought a 2006 yz250f and this is around June of last year then in December of last year I bought a 2006 r6 and then this June I sold my 250f and bought the anniversary 2016 Yz450f and next week I’m buying a 2017 r1

[@6GEAR]

@@jonathanesqueda3452 That was one thing I wanted to do.

[@jhunalourdgiron9154]

Time for an r1

[@rgmotovlog2628]

Im sad asf. This is my ultimate dream bike 😭.

[@chrisp.5272]

I’m getting a 2017 R6, coming from an R3. I loved the bike you built. Considering the R3’s success, I hope Yamaha will come back with an R4, 399cc, inline-4, to compete with the Ninja 400, and Ninja ZX-25R. It’s surprising they didn’t opt to make a bike more comfortable and more in line with the Aprilia RS 660/ZX-6R.

[@mmarr6580]

The ZX-6R is a direct competitor with the R6 and CBR 600. The Ninja 650 and Honda CBR650 R would be more competitive with the Aprilia RS 660

[@lisahalls1386]

I’ve just recently brought the Zx6R!! It’s amazing and you get the low down torque. It rides like a bigger bike and feels planted in the road. Looked at the R6 but it didn’t have low down torque, uncomfortable as more leaned over and I couldn’t touch the floor😆

[@lisahalls1386]

@@badgerman23 I’m 8stone, it rides like a big bike to me😆

[@arride4590]

I already got one. Mine is 2020 and the price will increase. I already got a classic legend bike. 🙂

[@venturerempathetic2018]

@@badgerman23 In 20 years it will be special and a classic. I bet people thought the same thing about 750s now look only the GSXR is left. I can't find another 90s ZX7R. Everything gets special with time especially as they get gutted and trashed racing street/track.

[@araracing4234]

The price of any year non-special edition R6 will always depreciate and never appreciate. Supply and demand. Do you have any idea the supply of R6’s of any year? They’ve made so many of them that they’ll never actually become a commodity. Basic economics. Now if we’re talking a limited run model, it’s a possibility, but a basic run-of-the-mill R6 will not appreciate in value, there’s just too many readily available and there always will be. - Former R6 Owner

[@arride4590]

@@araracing4234 any legend model discontinue the price will always increase. Also, Yamaha will sell R6 just for track. Riders will looking for R6 for street road, and for sure they will pay. R6 is the best 600cc, a legend.

[@arride4590]

@@araracing4234 Also bike is cheap, and anyways, ill not sell my R6. This is my first bike and ill keep it forever. My next bike will be mv Augusta or Ducati.

[@araracing4234]

@@arride4590 No doubt the R6 is a legend, but it would take decades before it becomes a commodity that people are willing to purchase for a premium. The live market value of R6’s is currently in steady decline. Scarcity defines demand. I thought I’d keep my R6 forever too, but that was two Ducati’s and a Harley ago. Work hard, save up, and get yourself a Ducati, if you have the funds you won’t regret it. Very unique experience, almost as if your taming an animal that desperately wants to kill you. Cheers.

[@MrDrakenhoff]

I'm just waiting for someone (preferably Yamaha) to put an "MT09-cp3"-like engine in an R6. I'm mostly riding the streets but love how the R6 look..

[@Fapdow]

I was planning on going with an R3 first while learning the basics of riding a motorcycle (I'm a scooterbro with 7 years of riding... well, scooters [50cc up to 150cc]) and not try to kill myself, track it if I can then jump on a used R6 when I "outgrow" the R3- meaning I'm comfortable & confident enough to ride higher CC motorcycles. I find the discontinuation of the R6 sort of bad... a bit sudden if I may say especially with the new look they gave to the bike along with the R1 & R3.

[@RiderZer0]

Wow I feel lucky. I just bought a 2016 R6 for the track and a white/red 2018 R6 for the street both in 2018. Both under 2500 miles. So sad to see they’re not making them anymore. How depressing.

[@jockey1304]

I'll keep my 600. Keep it nice and tidy and I wont lose my investment. !

[@freedomdeadincanada5216]

I have a 2003 R6 first year fuel injection still in great condition and limited colour Silver Flat black now hearing this I will keep my bike since it may end up as a classic

[@miniaturemachinist6098]

It would be really nice if motorcycle manufactures were to make 500cc super sports. I think a 500cc inline 4 with a similar bore and stroke instead of the 600's tiny stroke would be a lot of fun. You'd have enough low rpm torque to putt around town and enough power to cruise on the highway. I imagine something like that could get pretty good gas mileage as well and still have that inline 4 sound.

[@paodepota8373]

What if the R6 was discontinued 'cause they'll be making a R7?

[@neuroplasticity]

R7 was already made years ago in very limited numbers. They're extremely rare but maybe a new one? that would be awesome

[@paodepota8373]

@@neuroplasticity yeah man, an R7 in mass production would be a dream.

[@ericramirez2618]

Maybe yamaha will make a surprising new bike? Maybe a 750cc or up in the 800? Who knows.. could be a surprise out of nowhere

[@paodepota8373]

@@ericramirez2618 that might be possible as well.

[@ericramirez2618]

@@paodepota8373 I mean there are alot of bikes in that category. Like in the 700 cc class. Maybe yamaha brings out a new bike to compete with those. Who knows. Let's hope they do

[@spar8334]

They just want everyone to start out on a 1000

[@A6Legit]

🤣 basically

[@rudydalessandro1094]

I own an R6 2018, she's the affordable supersport, with full adjustable suspensions, and basic electronics, discontinuing leave an empty spot on the market. Aprilia made a beautiful 660, parallel twin, with 100 HP and full electronic package, the issue is the assistance outside Italy, if you have a dealer with workshop in your area is fine, otherwise any minimun thing becames a big problem.

[@xorbe2]

Yamaha needs to make a comfy faired MT-07 to steal Aprilia RS660/Tuono 660 sales. Not everyone wants an Italian repair bill.

[@mmarr6580]

There is always the Honda CBR650R.

[@xorbe2]

@@mmarr6580 Nah it's an inline-4 and fairly aggressive body position now. Might as well get a liter bike.

[@JAY-wn2hr]

Dude, in 10-15 years it will all be electric anyway.

[@niteshvishwakarma6709]

Great thoughts!!!

[@drewmoto732]

Doubtful. That tech for a motorcycle in an affordable package is a long time away. Also most people who ride a motorcycle ride because of the sound and feeling you get when riding. Electrics are awesome, but it’s not as much of a need as the car market is.

[@JAY-wn2hr]

@@drewmoto732 Try an electric bike, it feels different in a good way. I personally feel even more connected to the road. And mass production would make them less expensive compared to a gas bike.

[@PoisonedBeatZ]

I am glad that I have a RJ15 R6. It's a shame that it is discontinued. The R6 is one of those legendary bikes everyone talks and knows about. Guess, I will keep my R6 forever then.

[@mynameisadao]

3 years ago. I purchased my first bike. It was only after I got a glimpse of a beautifully blacked out R6 that got buying a bike stuck in my head. Granted the guy riding it was a complete “squid.” You know the type. No helmet, jacket or even pants(shorts.) 2 Flagships for me. The R6, one mean machine I dreamt about and the “squid” I never wanted to be like. It’s sad to see it go. Hell, even the WR250R! Holy hell! I bought one this year all supermoto’d out and I LOVE the thing. Regardless, now I own one ruthless MT-09 that still scares me. The never boring “I’m going to rip your arms off” feeling. A WR250R that has me yearn for balance point and hooligan antics. I always just thought I’m not cool enough for an R6 or a super sport. In the back of my mind I always felt like that idiot who says that’s too much for the streets. In all reality, I think I’m just slightly a head of the crowd, I don’t want to be leaned forward 90 percent of the time, back and Butt aches from long rides, I don’t want to be over 10,000 rpm just to feel a bikes true grunt. I want comfort, uptight seating positions, torque on tap and a bike everyone rolls up and asks “Man! What is that!?” 😏 Nakeds are truly where the market is and has been headed. My only regret, as if I would really consider it a regret, was not trying the MT-07 first. Only because it is somewhat a better fit for stunt work. Hooligan at 31 years old! 😎

[@raysims890]

I'm still rocking the 02' YZF R6! And it's getting difficult to find parts for it. But it's a classic bike. And I'm the second owner of this bike. I had to become a mechanic just to own and maintain this bike. It eats tires and chains and drive sprockets for breakfast. But I enjoy it.

[@agawdsparadise3782]

Ngl i love my r3. But when I upgrade im switching to an MT cause I know I'll die on the R1 lmao

[@wrektem240]

Love my r3 too 🥰 but I’ve always wanted the r6.

[@cypresscapone7045]

Pov:my blind ass not wearing my glasses

[@Phystetic]

Glad I bought mine new back in 2017 (matte black) pain in the ass to keep clean but I love it, it’s is my first 600😭 still have it today, now I’m not sure if I wanna get rid of it since this new news came out. It’s kinda cool to own something discontinued. R.I.P YZF-R6 you’ve been great to us ✌🏼

[@bowlerball4246]

In the next 10 years I’m guessing most internal combustion engines will be discontinued here in England 😡

[@deanthompson88]

Yeaaaa i wouldnt read too much into that, once people figure out that the only way we could come close to coping with that kind of power demand with everyone charging cars at home is to massively up our nuclear power plant production and with armour piercing shells being less and less in demand what the hell will they do with all the depleted nuclear waste when the original point of electric cars is to save the enviroment.....im calling bullshit on the whole thing unless we completely convert to solar and wind power its just moving the damage to the environment to other areas.

[@gueroarias]

Well, I guess my 17 R6 is going to go up in price! Not that I'm going to sell lol

[@danc1113]

No bro your bike will not being going up in price lol thats not how it works

[@jonathanesqueda3452]

First? Getting an r1 soon at 16

[@kylewilson8922]

That's really dumb

[@hariskhalid2323]

Yeah, I was gonna get the r6 when I get my license but now I'm going pull the trigger on a s1krr

[@vali69]

@@hariskhalid2323 just get an h2 and be done

[@hariskhalid2323]

@@vali69 Na I wanna do a full carbon s1k, it's really hard to get carbon h2 parts where I live

[@braptasticfilms3791]

Death wish?

[@dyndu2074]

"People don't want sport bikes anymore" - Sport bike makers Meanwhile, the RS 660 is so backed up with pre-orders it will take them a whole year to catch up. People want sport bikes, they just don't want supersport bikes. People want full fairing bikes that are also comfortable to use in everyday riding around the city, which is something the big 4 can't figure out.

[@kurticusmaximus]

Agree absolutely. A Sport bike that isn’t a pain to ride after 30 minutes is exactly what I want.

[@Francisco_VI]

I've ridden with over 20 people and most of them including myself aren't interested in 600cc sport bikes. Most of those guys have sold their 600s. This is quite interesting that the 600s are going away but then again im not surprised. At the moment I feel like its the right move for Yamaha. I feel that they should return in a few years though.

[@cerberusX12]

Personally i believe that the rise of the naked is just a question of confort over performance and that is why the aprilia rs660 is going to be a best seller because you get the looks, the performance and the confort.

[@griffintaylor3861]

The problem with Kawi being the last 600, is that there is no competition anymore, the 636 will slowly dwindle in quality and they won't push it forward anymore, Suzuki is great but they aren't really as comparable to Yamaha, Kawi and Honda in the sense that it is more budget-optimized vs performance-optimized, if Yamaha and Honda have killed the 600, it's already dead. I love the 600s, I ride an R6 myself, this sucks honestly.

[@BonjobyBasketball]

I just bought myself a 2016 daytona 675. I perfectly understand why 600s are dying off as street bikes. I love my 675 because I take it to track a lot. Even on street its just such a smooth, enjoyable ride. But idk if I'd buy one brand new for about double the price I paid for mine. If I was to buy a new bike I'd be most likely looking at the V2, F3 800, or hopefully triumph releases a redisigned 765 daytona pushing 140-150 hp. The problem with the 600 class is that they've reached its limit. The brand new releases offer little to no upgrades/extra performance to their predecessors so it makes very little sense to purchase new vs used. Litre bikes on the other hand are still recieving upgrades/updates which incentivises the purchase of newer models.

[@KoreanBritish]

I wanted an R6 but opted for the mt-09. This was due to cheaper insurance and more comfortability. After this news, I plan on picking up an R6 too.

[@JohnShaw26.2]

My 2016 CBR 600rr was stolen this summer. I picked it up in spring with 165 total miles out of Vegas. Anywho, I ended up on a GSXR 750 cause I wanted more power. I didn’t even know Honda quit making new 600rr models. I’ve always wanted an R6. Damn, that sucks to hear.

[@Fr1edLump1a]

I just recently since around summer have gotten into riding sport bikes, no thanks to my roomates lol. I'm more of a car guy, but ever since I got on my roomates 03 gsxr600 that is now mine, I'm hooked. I used to ride dirt bikes when I was younger, so the concept was there, just needed and still need to put into practice what I know. I also got my permit earlier this month and am looking forward to quite a few track days next year. I know a lot of people say you shouldn't get a 600 as a first bike, but it's what I basically started out on and riding it for several months now, am getting more comfortable and used to it so I would say, as long as you respect the bike, you should have no problem riding whatever you start out on. I know that after probably a year, I'm going to want a newer bike and have thought about a gsxr750.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Like you I grew up on dirt bikes and my first street bike was an R6. I guess due to my YZ250 days I got very comfortable on the R6 quickly and I thought it turned out to be an excellent "beginner" street bike because I didn't outgrow it. The better I got the more I realized the thing was an incredibly capable motorcycle. No matter how hard I pushed the bike it seemed to always be ready to go to the next level with me. In short I think there's a lot to be said about getting a bike that you won't outgrow after a year or so. Good choice too- I currently have a GSXR1000 and always having been a Yamahammer man I wasn't sure about the Suzuki but it's a great bike too. Top notch! Cheers P[>

[@Frank_Torre]

Back in 2017 was going to get a R6. But with just a cosmetic redesign. I swapped brands and went to a Triumph Daytona 675R. Now with track only R6 I see no reason to go back to Yamaha.

[@Itzmattchuu]

I currently have a Kawasaki Z125, I’ve rode dirt bikes with more power than my Z so I am actually looking to upgrade(more so looking to upgrade so I can actually get on the freeway) I have been looking to the R6’s and 636’s Im a really huge fan of how the R6 is designed style wise. It’s a huge bummer that they’re going to be discontinuing them. I have no problems with 1000 CC bikes, I just feel like a 1,000 is just too much power for me. I would never need that kind of power especially living in Vegas where I would never use it, hence why I’ve been looking into 600’s where the power is there when/if I need it but it won’t be so intimidating. So in that case it looks like 636 is what I’ll be going with

[@Chris-liwymi]

Just purchased the white 2017 r6, I’ve put 13k miles on my white 300 been thinking about a bigger bike for a few years, never saw anything that caught my eye, but found the r6 with full exhaust system fender delete power commander and sprockets done, never dropped so I bought it the next day, i love how relaxed the 300 is when it comes to ride position but definitely glad I got the r6

[@mrsotko]

Euro 5 regulations effected the r1 a lot and caused them to have to put future planned tech into it to keep up with 4 catalytic converters for eu version. So there is no way you can slap 4 cats in an r6 and still keep similar horsepower. Regulations killed it. Only way to keep up with them is a 1000cc. They had to make the engine significantly more effecient to hold up against 4 cats. My usa 2020 r1 has 1 gigantic cat on it. Taking it off will result in significantly more hp than 2019 r1 due to 2020 engine having huge upgrades for the forced emissions regulations. Thats why r6 no longer. Plus r6 was like 13,000 dollars. Where you can buy a ninja 636 for like 9,000. They got outpriced period.

[@Storm-dy3jy]

i get what you mean by 1000s are goof for street it feels more like you gliding then doing all the shifting and down shifting like you have to do with a 6

[@kennyken9746]

Keeping my 2020 R6 until I could sell one day for a bunch of $ 🤑. All blk with M4 Exhaust, freaking love it!

[@JCamb]

same here bro 💰

[@deseandudley281]

Not interested in the 600 class, so doesn’t bother me of their decision. Naked bikes are the norm now (fun, fast and comfortable). Just got rid of my 2015 SuperDuke 1290R and bought the 2020 and before my dukes I’ve had 600’s and liter bikes... like you said, I’d take a liter bike over a 600.. even if I was tracking, I would take a liter bike or my naked bike over a 600. Just my opinion.. Everybody that I know eventually gets rid of their 600’s and graduates to a liter bike or something comparable eventually..

[@JasonMoore]

I’ve owned the Yamaha FZR 600 (90 and 97) three different YZF R6s (04, 09, and currently 17) I love the 2017 and when I heard the R6 was discontinuing the line I was a bit heart broken. I’ve ridden other liter bikes but I just really like the 600 sport class. Nakeds just don’t have the right feel. I guess I’ll be making this 2017 last as long as possible.

[@black_yeti]

That sucks. Im 18 rn and one of my main goals was to own a yamaha r6.

[@charliecoronado4657]

Just buy a used one

[@claytonsimper5953]

I work at a motorcycle dealership and I ride a 2017 R6. had a guy walk in the other day asking to buy mine for 10k which is what I got it for from a dealership at 0 miles. Talked with a few people who think I could actually get like 12k for it. I'll definitely be listing it and trying for 12k just to see if I can.

[@ziahreid9269]

It would be awesome if Yamaha made an r7 with the mt07 motor retuned for more top end. And maybe make it a little more comfortable to ride on the street than the r6.

[@jacobbecker6994]

I’ve had a 2003 R6 for a little while now and before hearing about this today I was thinking about trading it for an FZ/MT-07/09. More practical for city riding and cruising and is still good on highway

[@Ro6entX]

As a long time R6 fan and owner of a 2012, I was bummed to see this horrible decision by Yamaha. However, still will be plently out on the street and tracks, parts still be selling.

[@Mr.julian]

Just bought a 08 r6 amd I hope to flip it for a good profit looking at how rare they’re at the moment. In the meantime I’ll be buzzin around town in this classic bike .