What is yamaha r6s

We could have reduced the sag a little more to 10mm but I actually preferred the soft compliant feel of the rear end. The ABS brakes are a step forward over the old bike, with improved stability. The new 43mm forks offer excellent feel and give you the confidence to break late and deep into corners.

The same can be said of the standard traction control. The new R6 has had to meet Euro4 emissions regs and its peak power and torque are down compared to the old model. Yamaha are quoting just bhp 14,rpm and To unleash the full potential, we would suggest adding a free breathing Akrapovic exhaust system - something we did to our long-term test bike.

Previously kicking out bhp, the R6 is now capable of a healthy bhp, with more to come. The gain is impressive, but man maths would be the reason to justify the purchase. It sounds brutal — most bikes redline at 10,rpm or below, but the R6 really needs to be hammered for a fast lap, all the way to its 16,rpm redline. Around the glorious Cadwell Park you need to stay in the sweet-spot, between 10,rpm and 16,rpm. The rev-happy Yam takes the punishment lap after lap.

The standard screen is just about tall enough and the ergonomics are fine at motorway speeds. That said, owners have previously reported issues with the bike's EXUP servo due to lack of use on the last generation of Yamaha R6. What's more, there have also been recorded complaints of cold starting issues, with the bike struggling at low rpms shortly after the initial start-up.

However, once up to temperature, it is fine. Six-way traction control comes as standard, and works from wheel sensors instead of the more common internal measurement unit IMU. Great stopping power is always a good thing to have and lap after lap, the R6 character will unveil more and more for each happy possessor.

Like on most superbike models, wind protection is excellent and the rider has just enough room to fit its head under the windscreen. But after spending some serious quality weekend time on the track and often burning more than a tank of gas 4. Is that good or what? We are still waiting for the day when the R6 does another great evolutionary step and the R6S would be a mitigated version of it. I like it the price is good great article. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Maxx Biker.

Read full bio. What do you think? Motorcycle Finder:. Yamaha YZF. Active filters:. About Us. Contact Us. Automotive journalist job. The update brought a slight increase in power to bhp which was shaved off again in and a more rigid chassis. Then Yamaha announced in that the R6 would no longer be available as a road bike. That's right - after 21 years in production, the R6 will go to track-only for the European market from With no Euro5 option for Blighty and dwindling sales in the class outside of trackdays and racing, it will now be known as the 'R6 Race' and will not be road registerable from the start of January.

So, if you want one, time is running out! Since its introduction in , the Yamaha R6 has defined the supersport class. Below are the six major updates for the Yamaha R6 throughout its 21 year lifespan.

The birth of the R6. As a last hurrah for the model Yamaha throw on an inverted fork, radial calipers and give the engine another tickle. Subtle chassis mods address rigidity issues. The last update for the model saw Yamaha shave a few bhp off the top end to give it back in the midrange.

The end can, once a stubby little affair, gets a little longer and more ungainly. Heavily revised model revealed complete with M1 styling, traction control, quick-shifter, R1 suspension, Euro4 compliance and ABS.

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