2016 Yamaha R6 Review
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- 2016 Yamaha R6 Review - I was lucky enough this week to be offered the chance to ride a brand new R6, the outgoing 2016 model, the first time I've ridden one and in the nick of time so I can compare it with the 2017 model available soon. Here's what I thought...
Huge thanks again to Sam and the guys at Powerbiking in High Wycombe for letting me ride the bike for test.
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Just subscribed and really enjoying your video's! Don't know where you find the time, but glad you do.. All the best, Tom
Thank you Tom and welcome along!
Thanks! Lastly, eagerly awaiting your Street Triple 765 review/thoughts. Who knows, I may just trade in my Daytona ;)
+Tom Rad That makes two of us!
Nice........so fast on the dual carriageway that the focus on the camera went all fuzzy for a while........funny that.
Keep em coming.
Cheers Steve - funny old world isn't it :0)
Warp Drive engaged there! 😂
It is, had the same thing happen to me a couple of times, even on my old ugly duckling of a beemer 1100r.
i hope the 2017 model will revive 600cc ss bikes. I don't want them to dissappear
Yeah me too....and I think it may well do!
I still want 600s to be around when i get my full licence
This didn’t age too well 😢
@@crazybikerdude7880 the future is now twin supersports
Just bought mine (2015 model) absolutely love it, I’ve had 1000cc bikes and Ducati’s but for me this is a lot of fun
Great reviews mate 👍🏻
Hi TMF
Really appreciate all the bike reviews. Thanks for putting all this together, it is an entertaining, helpful, insightful resource. Some reviews on other channels which have endless means are not a patch on your reviews. You answer the questions ordinary folks ask and many we wouldn't know to ask.
Thank you.
That's very kind of you to say so...now if I only could get some of those endless means!
Love the reviews; best channel content and enjoyable videos on TH-cam. Always a highlight of the day when TMF releases a video. Thanks for all the work you put in on this channel.
Wow, I hope I can live up to all this praise - thanks Scott, appreciate all your support!
Brilliant video as usual. Love your reviews, so much honesty which is best. So lucky to ride all these bikes 😨
Thank you Anonymous Biker - appreciate the kind words and so glad you like my efforts...all the best - TMF
I tried the 2017, I'd been wanting to ride a 600 inline four for ages. I'm tall (6'3") and think it's the tightest fitting bike I've ever ridden; very high rear pegs, and I felt high up and forward (the R1 was an interesting contrast - much more comfy for my height).
I loved the motor. Completely smooth and docile low down, I liked the fact I could rattle through gears around town, and then do an impression of a scalded cat on faster roads. Nice brake feel too.
Yeah, I can't wait to try the new model....
Waiting ( patiently ) for you to test a bike you don't like !!
I was thinking about that this morning and wondered what there could possibly be out there I wouldn't like - for sure I like some bikes more than others but fundamentally all bikes are great aren't they?? ...and the new ones these days are in the main all excellent. I'll actively try and find something to not like...
RE Himalayan ?
Harley ?
Interesting but I just wouldn't fit anymore ha ha!
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Not my cup of tea that bike but it's a beautiful looking machine. I would like to have a go though. Another good review including the heavy breathing with the iPhone out, was some totty walking past we didn't see?
Sadly no, just my state of fitness alas! Thanks for watching once again - TMF
Hi, when you describe this as a 4-cylinder in-line engine ... do you mean a transverse 4, like across the line of the bike?
Yes....
Great, my friends son has one, and it certainly is a pocket rocket, R1 "review next" lol.
Stay tuned for that Peter!
My dream bike. Maybe when £11,000 doesn't take the best part of a year to save.
Yes crazy expensive new bikes these days aren't they...I remember when motorcycling was considered a cheap pastime!
Looking at the rear pegs, are they planning on having many circus midgets on the back? lol
I don't normally like blue, but that one is particularly striking. :)
ha,ha forgot to add, knee slider review next. lol.
That would be a very odd review, as I'm yet to scuff one!
Once again , can almost hear you smiling as you ride.
Was it that obvious :0) ...loved this one....
Dude is your job to ride bikes? If it is tell me your ways :D good vid bud
Hehe, no it's just a hobby, but something I enjoy doing.....thanks for the kind words - all the best, TMF
That iPhone had a nice video shot, and that bike is damn beautiful
Nice review, the colour is race blu I believe.
That's the one - I rather like it!
perhaps the floor is just to far away?
Maybe....
helo I have the same bike I ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice :0)
Not related to this video but I was at the local BMW dealer yesterday and was looking at R-Nine T Racer. Now there is a retro bike a finally like. From the bottom of the tank and seat up it reminds me so much of the original bevel drive Ducati 750 and 900 Super Sports. Any chance of a test on one of these.
Possible....did you see my review of the R9T Scrambler? >> th-cam.com/video/Xe3JerZkTos/w-d-xo.html
yes iv'e been following you for around a year and seen most of your posts since then. I like the look of that as well but no where near as nice as the Racer. I'm picking up a new 1200 adventure on 1st march and I've already told them I want to take the racer out for a demo when I take the GS in for is 600 mile service.
"no electronics, no ABS, no traction control, nothing like that" - I don't know why but on some level that is music to my ears, perhaps I'm finally 'old' !
....it happens to all of us! I'm actually a fan of some electronics (ABS and traction control in particular - the rest not so much)...but there is something to be said for the "old school" motorcycle like this.....
ABS absolutely and I think traction control to some extent. When I see rider modes and ride by wire, I think yeah great for the cruise control but I'm just going to find a mode I like (usually the most lively one) and leave it in that setting for however long I own the bike.
Slow down young man..... LOL!
OK dad....
Great video as usual and congrats on 20k Subs!! Can you do a test ride on the 2009 -2015 Big Bang R1 would like to see how you compare it to the 899? Also Please add the RC8R to your list
I'm itching to ride an R1 and will do so as soon as I can - though I imagine the new model is much more likely but you never know...and the RC8R is on the list!
I seen one for sale the other day I'm interested in but the problem is it's a 2012 model but I'm abit concerned about the mileage it has 22k miles on it and he's looking £5500, can you give me your opinion on this please it only has part service history and mot runs out in 5 months. Thanks
Well that sounds about right to me!
@@TheMissendenFlyer would the miles be worrying in your opinion?
been subscribed for a while now. love the content of your channel. keep the videos coming!! What a great looking bike the R6 is- sounds awesome too. Thanks again 'The Scouse Bandit.
Thanks for your kind words Scouse Bandit - much appreciated.....all the best - TMF
I love my R6 2co. Powerful and stunning bikes!
Agreed!
i was shocked when they stopped using mobile speed cameras here in one state of Australia....lol....the cops actually have to chase and catch ya but if you run hard enough the pursuit is called off😲
...sounds like somewhere I should visit!
TheMissendenFlyer its Tasmania Australia well its meant to be a part of Australia even tho were an island to the south of the mainland.
Nice video. Now please do a review and comparison with, most importantly CBR600RR, and then others 600s, if possible.
I'll try my best!
Great review again TMF enjoying watching your channel, appreciate your efforts.
Thanks Karl....
Love that blue , I saw the new one at the show here in London ... it looks even better
Yeah I agree - the new R6 (the "R1-alike") is a lovely looking machine...not sure it's quite as beautiful as my Panigale, but it's close!
+TheMissendenFlyer definitely not Ducati territory
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I just love the smoothness of a 600 superbike. My first bike was a 2012 ZX-6R and I've loved it. Now I just got the new 2017 KTM Superduke not sure if I'm keeping the ZX-6R anymore though, have not decided ;)
Yeah the 600 is brill, the 1290 something else again!
Yessss!!! Now you're talking! Loving the recent bikes reviewed. Great stuff.... But my god does that thing need a tail tidy. Why oh why do manufacturers do that?!
I blame the Europeans (Euro law says bodywork must be further back than the back wheel when a new bike is first sold...or something like that)...
TMF, great review as per usual. Have you ever done a review of the Triumph Daytona?
No not yet, but I am working on it for a new "feature" I'm toying with....stay tuned!
Excellent review, as always. Have you ridden the R1M yet? Couldn't find a vid for that beauty. Would love to hear your thoughts...
Not yet but it's very much on my radar!!
Hi Mr Flyer,
Was wondering if you could give the new triumph bobber a go.
Stay safe.
Would love too!! - I'm pestering my friends at Triumph all the time for a go on one and they tell me it won't be available to me for "one to two months" but I am very hopeful it will happen....I don't mind not being the first out there as long as I get a decent go :0)
After commuting in heavy California traffic for over a year on a 600cc supersport bike, I can't wait to switch to a more comfortable bike like a BMW r1200rs with glorious heated grips and quickshifter. The 600cc 4 cylinder class is amazing to ride no doubt and gets me moving unreasonably fast that sometimes I too have to put sticky notes on the speedo :]
What? Sticky notes??
Beautiful looking and sounding motorcycle. I love my Street Triple R, but am looking forward to seeing what the new R6 will bring. Can't wait to see your review of the 2017 and comparison to this model!
Thanks Derek - Stay tuned!
seen any crf250 rally's around? are you keen to maybe trade your crf250l on one of these?
Not in the wild no, have you? ...and no, I actually like the look of the CRF 250L better than the newer bike, so I shall be keeping her :0)
TheMissendenFlyer no not yet but im fairly keen to buy one. yeah i like the look of the normal one a little more but want the fairing for wind etc
Another review. Wow. You're smashing them at the moment.
Great little bike. Too small for me. I'm 6ft plus so. The power is in the wrong place too. Especially for the road. 750cc or a litre sports for the road for me. I like to access the power from low right through the range. I'm a bit lazy. Still would enjoy a blast on one but not to buy. I would add it looks dated these days.
Cheers boss.
Thanks Sleepingdragon1 ....and you are right of course, if you're buying a bike for the road then I too would rather the spread of power was from the bottom and mid ranges, where you really use it - these sort of sports bikes are definitely best suited to the track. All the best as ever and thanks for sticking with me! - TMF
You're knocking these reviews at quite a rate these days TMF. Nice work. Personally not my thing and there's no way I'd buy a bike without ABS, no matter how good people think they are at riding you will always panic break if spooked, unless you're well practised in the art (police bikers etc). I'm under no illusion about my biking abilities so bring on all the electronic safety aids please 👍🏻😬
Yeah I'm with you on that - I don't like the fact my Street Triple and CRF don't have ABS, I think it's a marvellous thing for bikes to have....I too have no innate biking ability so I'll take all the help (electronic or otherwise) I can get!
Did not expect to see you test riding that bike but it was interesting and well done as always. Wonderful sound and will be interested in hearing how it compares with the newest model when you have a chance to ride it. Oh, by the way, in preparation for my trip to North Carolina in May to ride the Tail of the Dragon, I'm about to get a new exhaust and auto blipper for downshifts installed on the Tuono. Once that's done I'll let you know if I think it's worth the cost! Just replaced the Pirelli Diablo Rosso III's with same tires after 5k miles, rear was down to wear bars but front probably had another 1k left in them. Love these tires, good in the rain too. Bought the Tuono last August and now have 8,400 miles on the clock, just a wonderful machine!
Yes I run those on my Street Triple and Panigale - lovely and sticky....enjoy your trip, sounds fabulous!
Another great video review! You obviously have been successful in life. Do you still pursue gainful employment, or is this your full time occupation? You must also have a very tolerant family. Be nice to them.
Thanks John - I don't currently have a 9-5 job in the normal sense and have worked for myself for the last 20 years or so, I've worked hard and saved hard - so at the end of last year I decided to fully check out of the rat-race for a while in search of a less stressful existence and see what occurs - turns out I quite like doing these videos so who knows, if I did reach some sort of critical mass it could be possible that it became an "occupation" - although primarily it's about fun for me....
great job. nice review.
the sound is awesome 👍
but not my kind of bike 😉
cheers Tom
Cheers Tom - sound like this is becoming your standard reply to my videos :0)
You now need to do the 636r and Daytona 675 for comparison
+The Incredible Sulk That would be nice!
Great to see your getting in a good mix of bikes.... from the beginnings and today the R6's are flyers....
Thanks for watching and for stopping by Glenn - appreciate your support - TMF
I was disappointed that you didn't hope we were well at the beginning :(
Great video as always! I've never seen you ride so fast, guess the R6 really does bring out your hooligan side :P
You obviously haven't seen this video of mine then Lewis? >> th-cam.com/video/wEBiNOxoegM/w-d-xo.html&index=27&list=PL_719tkJvufZW59HANCu2VtrACsEeQmK4
I see your camera has that weird half blur fault so many have as the speed increases 😉
Yes, must be something to do with vibration...well spotted....
Good Evening TMF Once again thank You for the review the first bike I had was a Thundercat and that was a joy to ride and same engine tone Take Care.
Thanks Wayne...all the best - TMF
Great channel! what's the best way to thank you? Watch a video? (no I don't want your bank account details)
Thank you Ian, do you have any daughters?? ;0)
Another top review video but when can we see some more off roading on the crf? I'm sure I'm not the only one that thoroughly enjoys those videos.
Once the ground dries out a little and the local green lanes open up I shall be out on her again....stay tuned!
kick ass bike
Agreed :0)
You just sound like such a nice genuine man, where are you from? Could meet up sometime this riding season!
DannyWmv I think he is from Bedfordshire.
Thanks very much Danny - there's a clue in my channel name as to my whereabouts? Are you by chance a beautiful blond lady (Daniella??) who routinely wears high heels and stockings? If so, let's meet up soon ;0)
South Bucks....
TheMissendenFlyer ah okay - sorry, never heard of me place, so didn't know it was a place... if that makes sense. Sorry no, male and definitely don't wear heels. 😄.
TheMissendenFlyer chuckle
Fantastic tmf - the r6 was my first bike back in 2001 on a Y reg ! I loved it but my god it was tiny and like sitting on a postage stamp!
I found it quite spacious compared to my 899 Panigale!
TheMissendenFlyer how tall are you? I learned on a thundercat so the r6 felt like a small beast .
Hi! Would you perhaps be doing a review on the 2017 Yamaha R6 any time soon? And also, could you perhaps do a comparison with the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R600? Should be an interesting comparison!
+David Zeus Chiang Funny you should say that - I'm due to be riding the new R6 next week!
TheMissendenFlyer great! Looking forward to your video!!
Great review, Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
A Great Review, the Bike looks great and sounds great, It seems made for my height but unfortunately my days of riding Sports Bikes are over.
Thanks Bob F.
Too Bad Bob - you're never too old to have fun surely?!
True, but it is the physical position of high pegs, very bent knees and the weight on the Wrists that is not good for us oldies.
Nice one, thanks for the video
You're very welcome...always good to know you're watching Steffydog...
Could this be a good first bike?
Not in my opinion - far too powerful for a newbie, better to start with something a little less aggressive to learn your craft me thinks...
TheMissendenFlyer cool thanks!
...you want to make sure you stay alive long enough to enjoy these more powerful bikes in future...there's no rush!
another enjoyable upload, I'm hoping we will see you test a few more sports bikes. I noticed you still use the clutch changing up... Did you do any clutchless shifting out of interest and of no criticism.
lovely looking bike that R6 in blue
Hi Glen, no I didn't try any clutch less shifting, I'm far too much of a mechanical clutz to be able to do that smoothly without a quick shifter installed :0(
keep up the good work, I also like the mcn monthly updates. . I used to rarely read all that I wanted before the misses popped it in the recycling bin..
It's going to be interesting to see how many 2017 bikes Yamaha shift at 11k.
Indeed - a lot of money for a 600 but it does look pretty cool, and there are plenty of people who just buy stuff 'cos they look good (ergo me and my 899!!)
You're right there. Now that it will look like an R1 especially.
Loving the Vlogs TMF
Cheers Doogie!
Could you please do a review of the Triumph Daytona 675!
Yes - if you give me one to review ;0) ...seriously would love too, I just don't have access to the bike....
TheMissendenFlyer Would've loved to lend you mine, unfortunately South Africa and the UK are a bit too far apart😔
Bugger!
Yay it's my bike :D
Nice machine!
Another great video TMF. When you get a chance on some future video or in the comments section, could you please give a brief description of why you own the bikes you do? I am wondering exactly what purpose each of them has for you. Thanks again, TTFN!
Have you seen this video of mine, might explain it for you? >> th-cam.com/video/86XfiPmeNYo/w-d-xo.html
That was it man, I feel like a dufus for asking!
No need, I don't expect you to have watched my entire back catalog!
Have you tried pirelli angel GT tyres on any of your bikes ?
Slipping Jimmy I have them on my Ducati Multistrada, great Tyre, lots of grip and low road noise. I can't comment on longevity yet though, only have them on for about 3k
Err, nope, why do you ask??
TheMissendenFlyer just curious if you had tried them on any of your bikes.
Marc Russell nice, just had them fitted on my hornet, how are they in the wet ?
Slipping Jimmy They are great in the wet, I feel very sure footed with them on.
never really Been a Yamaha fan tbh but I must say it's sounds/looks lovely
I'm not generally a fan of Japanese bikes but I have owned Yamaha's and I have to say the build quality is second to none....I need to investigate more!
i know what you mean im a big ktm fan :) love the new superduke looks unreal , sorry for not being around as much i work nightshift now so its a pain haha
I rode the new Super Duke R last week - amazeballs!!! Video soon.....
well i can not wait!!! it looks unreal :)
Every mile sounds like your falling in love :-)
Yeah this one did get under my skin a bit - loved that engine howl! ...when I got home I rode my 899 Panigale just to remind me what that was like....and boy was it quicker...but probably not a fair comparison...
Was the panigale much more expensive?
Yes - almost half as much again....
WOW blimey - But such a beautiful bike
The colour is Race Blue I believe. Been out on a 98 R1 which was similarly without rider aids and found the ride incredibly soft and compliant, moreso than legendary mile munchers like the vfr. I think there is a trap of making bikes stiff to feel sporty. I suspect the stock setup is quite progressive which is more suited for varying conditions and rider weights, whereas more linear springs tend to make for more predictable behavior at the edge of the performance envelope but have a much more narrow range of operating conditions and rider weights.
Actually someone mentioned it was "Race Blu" - which obviously sounds much more exotic! Gotta love marketing types eh? ;0) ...and yes I think you're right, the suspension on this was surprisingly comfy and has made me think I may need to take the screwdrivers to my 899 to calm that down a little....
TheMissendenFlyer, yep Blu is more exotic than Blue, and in a different league to Bloo...
The damping needs to match the spring rates, which you can't adjust without disassembling the forks and either swapping dogbones and bellcrank or replacing the coil over the rear damper. Underdamped may feel more vague and more pogoey than the R6/R1 setups. Adjusting preload is pure ride height at the front, and either pure ride height or works in the opposite to intuitive manner at the rear if you have a rising rate dogbone and bellcrank linkage, as the higher the rear the lower the rate.
I would suggest finding a bike suspension setup service near you, explaining and exploring your options. I have the formal studies here, but not the extensive product knowledge of a good motorcycle suspension technician.
Yeah I know it is somewhat of a black art, but I bought a bike with adjustable suspension, so I'm not afraid to dabble! ...the key for me is only making small changes and recording what you change and by how much...so you can return to stock if it all goes Pete Tong...thanks for the advice though, appreciated...
It's not really a black art. Any form or mechanical engineer (that is to say an engineering degree in a relevant field and a preferably a Charter, rather than a technician posing as such) will be able to tell you that the field of Vibration and Control and its applied area of Vehicle Dynamics is rather well researched. A spring and damper arrangement can be modelled with a simple differential equation, although once we get to valved dampers with separate compression and rebound, it's time for a coffee and a whiteboard and slow/fast compression rates as you find on the high end trick parts gets quite interesting and difficult to model.
The compression, rebound and preload adjustment is enough to tune the system to your weight and make some tweaks to the handling. You will probably achieve an improved road feel to the ducati by backing of compression and rebound damping and carefully checking laden sag, adjusting preload to compensate, however you will likely be limited by a relatively firm and linear spring.
To get the compliant feel of a yamaha on your ducati, you will likely have to change spring rates. A quick chat with a specialist will probably save you a lot of time by pointing you in the right direction for more major changes, and will likely confirm what I have said about spring rate.
For your reference I have a BEng in Automotive Engineering, although my studies progressed outside the automotive and mechanical fields and I now work in the music industry. I have some race and race setup experience on 4 wheels.
Good stuff - thanks for the advice, appreciated....