Yamaha Feedback

[sternsi]

We are looking for any feedback on Yamaha motorcycles or other items you may own. Feedback can be from a demo ride, bike, or other product that you currently own. Please leave good or bad feedback.

The most common feedback I have seen from the demo rides that members' or other riders feel is no site glass on the R6 for oil, no shift indicator and no steering dampner.

Please keep in mind, this thread needs to stay about feedback. Any threads that are discussing anything else WILL BE DELETED

[kneedragger45]

I have an 06 R6 and i would have to agree with the lack of a site glass as being an issue. The dip stick is a bit of a PITA!! Also when are they going to change from the undertail exhaust on the R1? I have a 99 R1 and the only thing keeping me from buying a new one is the BUTT ugly non-performance enhancing undertail one they are currently using.

[Bossgobbler]

Since the R6 is already hyped as a track-focused bike, adjustable rear sets would be a plus. Also, the stock pegs aren't track-position friendly. I find the pointed ends to be uncomfortable on the balls of my feet. I would prefer pegs with knurled, rounded ends.

I love the slipper clutch. It performs as advertised. I am also satisfied with engine performance. Shorter throttle travel would be nice. I have to reposition my hand to achieve WOT. That's annoying.

Other than "green" for neutral, I couldn't care less about a shift indicator.

Brake and clutch levers are not adjustable around the circumference of the clip-ons due to the registration pins. It's an easy fix to file the pins, but why bother fixing the levers in place when a lot of people will want to reposition them for comfort?

I'm happy with geometry, but others may not like it. The bike comes with the fork tubes topped out in the upper triple clamp. How about another couple cm for adjustability?

I love the styling - best in class for my taste. The bike stands out in a crowd. I'd like to see the the look remain sharp and menacing.

I would never ride the R6 on the street - I have and it is no fun- but I absolutely love it on the track. Most of my minor criticisms can be addressed with aftermarket items or slight mods, but you did ask.

[BigBird]

demo ride...2009 r6

brakes feel like they can have more feel and probably a better compound...and the clutch is a little high on takeoff, but works well when moving. bike has great handling, smooth engine response and thanks for the demo ride...will make me consider a yamaha definitely in the future!

[breed77]

I test rode the 09 R1... It would have been nice to maybe get a quick brief on the mode selector.
I am sure i read about it in the Mags... but That wasn't something I was thinking about during the test ride. I rode around the track in "Street" mode... The bike handeled great, but it doesn't have the Low end my Gixxer has. In stock form it is ok, I am sure with all the aftermarket goodies it would be an awsome track day bike! Bike sounds great!

[Matt H]

I got to ride a friend's 09 R1 (completely stock - tires, suspension (didn't turn a knob), and all; 15 miles on the odometer). Rode maybe 5 or 6 sessions, and the thing is awesome! can't imagine how good of a bike with all the proper track bits and such. HUGE leap forward from the previous ones. Great bike.

[Macon663]

Originally Posted by Matt H

I got to ride a friend's 09 R1 (completely stock - tires, suspension (didn't turn a knob), and all; 15 miles on the odometer). Rode maybe 5 or 6 sessions, and the thing is awesome! can't imagine how good of a bike with all the proper track bits and such. HUGE leap forward from the previous ones. Great bike.

Did you drag knee on that bike? Because I did. A mode was fun.

[Matt H]

Hell's yes I did!!!! And A-mode made quite a difference in the low end snap.

[danrivito2]

I don't appreciate that both you guys dragged knee on my R1 before I did. lol

Glad you guys liked it!

[Casper]

I rode an 09 R6 at a track down south and second the comments above re the need for adjustable rear sets and the lack of a steering damper. The bike is amazingly nimble, turns in GREAT, and the RPMs make you feel like you can eat much larger bikes for lunch. I did notice that the bike felt slightly underpowered next to the ZX6.