Tried an R6 today...

**DarkLord** · 10th March 2009, 22:43

Originally Posted by fj20_180b

I too recently got my full and was looking at getting an R6, i never rode one, but they are definitely one of the best looking bikes imo.
I looked around a bit and ended up getting an R1 - for the simple fact that an R1 goes for around the same price as an R6. It is a huge step up going straight to an R1 - and as was mentioned, my sanity is probably a bit off

Yeah man, that is a MONSTER jump! I'm glad you are still alive!

**LittleJohn** · 11th March 2009, 16:25

I recently got an R6 at the end of last year. Been on one decent ride and apart from that has been collecting dust. Just got it going again (needed some oil and petrol so nothing wrong with it) and start using it for commuting. I understand what you mean by the other vehicles seeming like they are standing still, it just seems like you are going heaps slower than what you are. Heaps of power and nice and light, love it.

Got to get out some more now though...

Hope you get what you want.

**skidMark** · 11th March 2009, 16:35

Originally Posted by Paul_C

Hey Mate,

How are you looking to use the bike? Sunday Ride? Commuter? Long Distance Tourer? Track Day Special?

I've got a VFR and even that leaves me feeling a bit sore around my wrists after a serious (Akld -> Palmie) ride. Maybe i'm just a nana, but having given some sport 600's a test, I think that if you were looking at doing serious K's on the bike you'd end up feeling a bit worse for wear and the 'feel good in the twisties' factor would wear off after 90kms of boring SH1.

If you're just kicking it around town, or taking it for a blat on a weekend/thursday avo fill your boots. It's the kinda bike i'd get if I wasn't doing big rides!

Who the hell stays on sh1 for 90 k's.... plenty of twisty backroads!

**Harvd** · 12th March 2009, 19:23

Sooooo..... U got it yet?

**Maki** · 13th March 2009, 01:18

Yes, I got it today, it's beautiful, I love it.

BIG thanks to Stewart at TSS motorcycles here in Wellington. Incredibly kind and helpful.

**NZsarge** · 13th March 2009, 05:30

Originally Posted by Maki

Yes, I got it today, it's beautiful, I love it.

BIG thanks to Stewart at TSS motorcycles here in Wellington. Incredibly kind and helpful.

Congrats dude, well done.
Take you're time getting used to it and enjoy.

Edit: Pics please.

**Richi** · 13th March 2009, 20:58

OMG I cant believe u got that R6 there was a Burgmann for sale for much less!

Does it do good as wheelies?

**Maki** · 14th March 2009, 00:03

Originally Posted by Richi

OMG I cant believe u got that R6 there was a Burgmann for sale for much less!

Does it do good as wheelies?

What!!!??? I didn't notice that Burgmann so I guess I am stuck with the R6

It does not just do wheelies, it does burnouts and endos...

Honestly, the thing scares me. I am just easing into it and scrubbing the tires, etc... That thing is so good that I don't think I will ever be able to use it to it's full potential.