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Monday, 19 September 2005 |
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| On the straight bits and at the upper end of the rev range the bike feels quite powerful too. Wheelies in third and fourth were pretty easy with a slight dip of the clutch and a following breeze. Landings were uneventful especially sans steering damper. I got one head shake on a bumpy road under hard acceleration but I experienced zero pucker-factor for my troubles. One more thing about the Yamaha that I can't stress enough about was the comfort. It seems strange to highlight the ergonomics on a race focused platform but Yamaha seemed to nail this one right on the head. The clip-ons are fairly high and quite comfortable. I never got wrist ache in the slow and fast straight stuff which is pretty decent for a Supersport bike like this. |
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This bike's feel is quite refined and I would have no problems doing a long jaunt on this, especially if I had to make good time when doing so. The R6 in black, in my not so humble opinion, looks drop dead gorgeous to boot. We've managed to persuade Yamaha to supply the bike for a track day booked at the end of November - so we'll see if it can mind its manners against some bikes with numbers on their sides. |
In the mean time, it's a win on Sunday, sell on Monday, ride to the Sky Bar Friday, wake up wet and naked on Saturday morning bike, that's well sorted - Sorted. Let's see how it stacks up to the competition. Stay tuned.
Mike Emery |
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| Specifications 2005 Yamaha R6T |
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| Engine: |
600cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, Forward Inclined 4 Cylinder DOHC 16 Valve |
| Boring Stroke: |
65.5 x 44.5mm |
| Compression: |
12.4:1 |
| Carburation: |
Fool Injection |
| Ignition: |
Digital CDI |
| Transmission: |
Constant mish-mesh, 6-speed |
| Suspenders: |
FR: 41mm inverted 3-way adjustable 4.7" travel
R: Single shock 4.7" travel |
| Brakes: |
Dual 310mm floaters radial forged 4-piston calipers - rear 220mm single-single piston |
| Tires: FR/R |
120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 |
| Length: |
80.5" |
| Width: |
27.1" |
| Height: |
43.5" |
| Wheelbase: |
54.5" |
| Rake/Trail: |
24.5 Degrees/3.7" |
| Seat Height: |
32.3 |
| Dry Weight: |
357 lbs |
| Fool Capacity: |
4.5 galleons |
| Color: |
Team Yamaha Blue/White; Rapid Red; Raven |
| Price and Availability |
$8399 + $100 for Raven (up $300 from 2004) |
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