Is a Yamaha R6 a Good First Real Bike?

Question

Hey well I'm buying a bike when I turn 18 which will be this september. I'm taking my msf course which will end around the same time my birthday is so I'll have my motorcycle license and some more expierence. I have expierence riding dirtbikes and I have ridden mopeds this summer on the roads and in citys even with a passanger on the back and I thought I did really good. I'll have about a $1000 dollars to put down on the bike and My sister is coming with me just in case I need a co signer. I plan on purchasing insurance there when I go because they have there own insurance thing, its pretty cool. Anyways I'm going to be riding year round and next summer I'm going to be driving 2 hours every week to the beach and stuff, other than that just going to be riding to work or around my area. Is a Yamaha R6 good cuz I want something fast, and that looks cool. I dont rlly like the FZ6. And the seat shud be ok for going far distances, and I also plan on learning to do wheelies so yeah. Thanks

Answer 1

YEAH, THE R6 IS A GREAT BIKE. IT'LL BE GREAT BECAUSE IT HAS A MORE NARROW STANCE THAN THE GSXR OR ANY OTHER BIKE FOR MORE STABILITY. THE R6 IS A GOOD STUNT BIKE ALSO BECAUSE OF HOW LIGHT IT IS. THE R6/R1 SEATS ARE THE SAME AND THEY'RE COMFORTABLE IF IT'S A GEL SEAT. AS FAR AS STUNTING GOES, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GEAR PLEASE.

Answer 2

yea it is, actually you really can't go wrong with Honda CBR, Suzuki GSX-R, Kawasaki ZX-6r or the Yamaha r6.  If you want, you could look into the Triumph Daytona. I'm probably gonna get the 2008 Kawasaki.

Answer 3

Well, I don't know anyone who gets an R6 for distances.  (If you mean you will be on for 2 hours).  Also, you may like the looks of a sport bike with full fairing, but when you drop them -- that plastic is costly to replace.  Instead of one new bike, why not two used ones?  You can get a fully faired sport bike for the pretty factor, plus a more practical comfortable with less plastic that you won't feel so bad about dropping.  Consider a supermoto bike for wheelie fun - the handling will also be more like your dirtbike.  Or check out the Triumph Street Triple 675 - great midrange power (for wheelies), less plastic, but still with good sport looks (also more exotic)., & better for longer rides.

Answer 4

r6?? lol.. if you wanna die.. lol.. na jk.. its a good car.. just be safe with it.. the yamaha r6 has quite a kick to it.. i actually would personally stick to something a lil less powerful of engine.. but if u have self control and think u can handle it.. take it away.. and if ur planning on being a stunt master and all that then that bike is perfect for u.. shouldnt have anyproblems getting up with that bike.. just be sure u have a helmet that costs about 200-300 dollars.. cuz a bike with that much horsepower the possibility of eating it is really hi so just make sure u have all ur gear on..

Answer 5

You almost had me at "no" until your last sentence, but I have to say h**l NO!

Great, you have a co-signer, but can you afford the $400/month for full coverage insurance?  You DO know that any financed bike is required to carry full coverage, right?  And that kids your age on sportbikes are at the top of the death list?

You want a piece of Butt Jewelry; not a motorcycle.  Stick to your coffee-can-mufflered Civic and leave the bikes to the serious riders.