2017 Yamaha R6 Review
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2017
- 2017 Yamaha R6 Review - Having ridden the previous R6 I was very pleased when Sam from my local Yamaha Dealer told me that he had a brand new R6 available for me to ride. Essentially the same bike as the old one in the engine department, but with a whole host of new electronics and gorgeous R1esque styling added, my first ride had a lot of promise....
A thousand thanks to Sam and the guys at Powerbiking, the Yamaha dealer for High Wycombe and the surrounding areas, for making this review possible.
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Enjoyed the honest review on the R6 and you're spot on it really feels comfortable. Here in the UAE it is currently sold at 10K. Many thanks, again.
My new dream bike, thanks allot for doing a review on it really enjoyed it.
Thanks and take care.
Great review as always. When you do the walk round on these reviews could you keep headlights on as it always good to check them out!
Yes I must remember to do that as you're not the first to ask! Will try harder....cheers - TMF
I have one, it's a lot of fun. I couldn't open up my CBR 1000rr up very often outside of the interstate whereas on the R6 I can bang through a few gears. Makes absolutely no power under 8k RPMS and all the fun happens between 12-16k. It's also surprisingly more comfortable than the CBR was. It's easily the second best sounding bike I have heard in person behind a Speed Triple which i also own.
Yamaha can really style a bike. I've always been a gsxr fan but Suzuki needs to take a lesson from Yamaha for their future bikes, styling wise.
+Karl Walters Yes Agreed....
I love your videos, been watching them for years now, very informative and straight to the point. Just a quick question though, What do you reackon is better the 2017 r6 or the 2015 899 panigale? , just deciding on what to get next, been on an xj6 for a year and then a mt07 traser for 3 years
You went from 39mph to 60+ in about 2 seconds!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Yes, a bit of a rocket ship when you get the revs high up....great bike...
Good review as usual, love the R6 ...used to own a 5EB.... always performed well, just got to keep it wound up, the engine is as smooth as silk.... totally different power delivery to my Ducati filling chattering 848 Streetfighter... love the R6 though, glad you enjoyed....
Yeah a lovely machine after the Ducati rumble....
Im not bashing, i love your work... but come on mate give it some revs! They didn't give it a 16k redline for nothing :D
:0)
He probably did. But can't post that on CZcams as a pro blogger ! Lol
That'll be suicide.
Great review. I’m looking at getting this same model. Did you check to see if you were in A mode during the ride? Maybe that’s why you weren’t getting the power you thought it should have. I know the STD and B modes dial it down a bit.
I think the speedo is broken, it keeps going blurry..... Lol
+Jack Booth Quite a common issue on sports bikes I've noticed....
Very pretty looking bike, love the matt-black with gold forks. Nice one TMF.
Thank you Greg....
Hi msf. U said this is somehow comfy than the 899? Im 5'11 -6ft and i love the 899 and this gen r6. But i am not a fast and dont do track riding.
Great review, I absolutely love the styling.. and btw, great observation at 18:23 for that car turning in front of you. All the best.
Thanks, I'm always very wary of cars doing that, ever since a fella was killed on the "Acle Straight" in Norfolk in exactly that scenario - tragic accident which the mother very bravely had publicised via social media, maybe her actions saved my bacon....got to be always considering the worst when you're on these potentially dangerous bits of kit. But what a great bit of kit!
Absolutely ... that chilling video is always in the back of my mind in such scenarios too, I'm riding up to Scotland on my FJR this week although the weather looks dodgy to say the least! Ride safe take care!
Enjoy!
Thank you for yet another great review.
I don't know if its possible, but I would love you to do a few Kawasaki reviews along the road as well.
Keep up the good work!
Yep - it's possible and the Kawasaki reviews are coming! Stay tuned.....
Just purchased a 2017 r6 black. Looking forward to picking it up on Monday !!!
Congratulations!
Thanks mate , it’s reviews like yours that made it an easy decision
Really think you enjoyed yourself on this bike ! , A little speedy at times for you !! , Great review as usual
+Philip Stone Thanks Philip and I sure did!
I totally agree with you Mr.
A 600 cc 4 cylinders in line with 18k rev on clock is more for any legal road can take it.
Will never let you down in therms of power on any road. Is a fun 600 cc mini rocket to play with.
Glad we concur!
Absolutely love 600's they seem to suit my thrasher approach!
Yes I know what you mean...
You were giving that R6 , the beans !
Nice review, best one yet :) Thank you.
Thank you Billy Bob!
Awesome review Sir.
Thank you Vinay, awesome bike!
I love the way you say unrestricted area, if only. I must admit when you overtook that truck I went and made a coffee, came back and you just passed it 😂. I think I would want a bit more power available on the overtake. Great review buddy.
Yes - we both know it really means "National speed limit applies" but that doesn't sound nearly as good as unrestricted does it! :0) Thanks for watching....TMF
Yeppp! So true! Love the look of the R6, looks like a shark. Just would want more low down power.
Nice review, have been looking at the R6 when I get back on the road. You must let me know where you ride; I love the sound of these "unrestricted" areas ;o) Low power low in the revs sounds ideal, especially in SE with lots of slow roads/traffic for the most part. My old (2002) R1 used to protest in traffic and get very lumpy, urging one to open her up.
the sound is just awesome...in the higher rpm ranges...ultimate track tool in my opinion...especially if its a tight track...
Agreed!
Good Afternoon TMF a nice bike ,I did own a thundercat and that too was a good bike , Thank you for the video and take care.
Cheers Wayne..
Another great review.
+Thomas Anderson Thank you Thomas...
Good work as ever msf.
Thank you!
Maybe the way forward for public roads - thrashing a 600cc and not going quite so quick - but obviously still quick enough!!
Sounded gorgeous.
Doesn't it just, like being on a McLaren or RedBull! ...loved it... and thanks for watching as ever - all the best - TMF
So many people are so quick to bag 600s but they'd probably be better off on a 600 over a 1000. 1000s are way too much for the street and so damn intimidating on the track if you're really having a go.
Love your video and content those the bike came with the quick Shifter?
I don't recall - apologies!
The bike looks beastly. Would love to see you do a Ducati Monster 821 review
Me too, if only I could get Ducati to lend me one to ride :0(
Awesome video
Nice review, class bike too!
Thanks Matt - good to have you along....
Another really nice review and yes your right (0.30) it could be the the perfect sportsbike for the road_____________if your name's MURTANIO
As always, quality review. Your input please...seriously considering this bike after I get some of the rust off (back riding after career, family, etc) by doing track schools and putting a few thousands miles on my R3. Would you consider an R6 (slightly less retail) over the Ducati V2 or is the Ducati worth the extra coin? Any thoughts on this dilemma (which I am grateful to be able to have) would be appreciated. Best!!
Well the V2 is the more exotic and emotional choice but I really like the R6 - as a Panigale 899 owner, I'd defo ride the R6...so yes, do consider it...
Nice bike, great review
Cheers Jack - always good to have you along....
Another great review, have you thought about test riding the Ducati super sport .
Would love too, sadly the local Ducati/Kawasaki/Aprilia dealer doesn't return my calls or e-mails :0( Will keep trying....
Great review, thanks!
Bike looks amazing but that plate number holder/fender is horrendous. First thing I would change on it.
I think it's the first thing 95% of owners would change....then the exhaust!
I've got similar RST jacket which if I use with gauntlet style gloves they seems to push them off my hands! Which gloves to you use?
I tend to use Sidi H2Out gloves - great bits of kit....must do a review on them one day!
would you consider this bike a good step up from an er6? I'm getting a little bored of 71bhp although the low end has decent pull. Do you think in your experience the r6 is a big enough of a jump to notice? my other choices are s1000rr or 899
Oh yes - the R6 will blow your socks off after the ER6....enjoy!
It sounds epic. I could listen to that all day...Now theres an idea, you up for a music career :)
It is an intoxicating whine isn't it, trouble is it just makes you want to keep doing it more and more....and that way can lead to bad things happening....
Great review TMF! I think the lack of low down power can be partly attributed to the Euro 4 strangulation - don't get me wrong the R6 has historically been a top endy bike that loves to rev, but 44Teeth did a back to back comparison of a stock bike and one with a full exhaust, de-cat and the rest of it, they reported the latter much better down low. Something to consider I suppose if you were considering purchasing - an extra £2k for those bits!
....isn't it a pain when you have to spend significant cash on a bike when you've just bought it - I've yet to buy a bike where I haven't though!
Give it a bit more torque by changing the sprockets too, for most of us losing 20-25mph off the top end will not matter at all, but the extra poke throughout the rev range would be very nice. I'm guessing by "and the rest of it" you mean an ECU remap witch would help too with a nice bit of extra power and tourque.
Halfdead Rider Indeed, another tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket never goes a miss, a lot of bikes are geared a little long stock. (That will present the need for a speedo healer however). And yep the tuned bike had either been remapped or power commander installed (don't recall) and a performance air filter I believe. As TMF said it would be a pain spending a chunk of cash 'finishing the bike off'!
If you have the cash it's a must I think, everyone who can should get an air filter, exhaust and tune, even on your car, petrol or diesel. Diesels respond really well and a tune can give better mpg with more power and touque.
As for the speedo healer, it would depend on how far out it goes whether I went for one or not, it's easy to test, I done it on my 125 (can't get healers for as far as I know). I put my phone on a mount and used a gps speedo, the changes are probably quite a difference to a bigger super sports bike.
My speedo is only out like 1mph low speed and 2-3mph at top speed and I went quite extreme, from 43T rear to 50T rear and to bring it back just a little I went from a 13T front to a 14T. I could only get a 50T rear in black and I wanted that to go with the gold DID chain :)
What power and traction levels did you use? Alot of the reviews I've seen show that in 'A mode' and the least traction control level, the bike even takes off at 6000 rpm.
IIRC it was in A mode...but I may be wrong....
FYI white circle with black stripe is not unrestricted it is restriced to 70mph. at least it was when i lived in England.
60mph now (unless a dual carriageway or motorway)...
What does unrestricted mean when you pass that sign at 2:18? I thought that the UK didn't have unrestricted speed sections?
+RealPerson Well its not technically unrestricted- the sign with the black chevron just means "national speed limit applies" which on a road like that is 60mph - effectively it marks the end of a speed limited zone....
if you have to choose between this one and the fz09 ?i know bikes are not in the same category
+nick michael R6
Hey TMF, another great review, and a beautiful looking bike, its about time they updated the R6, the front of it just looks mean with the LED's.... i am really debating on what toy i am going to get my self... I really love the triumph Daytona 675r, but now seeing your review of this, i am certainly going to look at the R6.... in your professional opinion, which would you choose and why? do you think the triple engine is much more fun than the inline 4? i would be interested in your opinion.
+danny burnley Well firstly it's just my opinion, I'm not a "professional" (but thanks anyway), I love the triple engine, but if I were in the market I'd opt for the R6, that four cylinder sounds incredible and goes well too once you wind her up....that plus I already have a Triumph triple!!
TheMissendenFlyer ok... you have experience then :p I have never been on a triple bike. Think I will go and give the r6 a good look
Hey TMF, Great review mate, Just a quick ask, If you could can you do a review of the Honda CMX500 Rebel? My fiance is about to do her mod 1 and 2 and is looking for a cruiser/bobber styled bike to start on and the rebel looks quite good for a first "bigger" bike in my view, Would love to hear/watch your opinion.
Cheers Matt
P.S anyone in the comments, Whats your view ?
Hi Matt, if one becomes available for me to ride I'd love too....in the meantime, if anyone has any views, please make 'em known for Matt....
Great Review! I currently have a 2012 Street Triple. It's time for an upgrade and I was thinking on either a 2019 R6 or a 2019 Street Triple RS. They are both same price at my dealership in Boston. What do you think for a do it all bike? 30 miles on Highway commute during the good weather season. Thanks in advance for your comments!
RS hands down!
Tmf when u say unrestricted area dose than mean no speed limit? Great review of r6
+David Florance No sadly not - means "national speed limit applies"
Can you please do a 2017 Honda CBR650f review as well ?
Would love too if some kind dealer/manufacturer wants to lend me one ;0) ...will see what I can do - Thanks for watching - TMF
Still patiently waiting for the day you throw a leg over a Daytona 675R, you would absolutely love it! Great review again TMF.
I'd love a go on one - I did ask at the Triumph Factory but they don't have one on the press fleet....read into that what you will!!
I'm still holding out hope that the 2018 Daytona gets the 765 treatment. Honestly if Euro4 is the only concern then a straight push from the RS to the Daytona would be fine (imo). I really don't want to see the Daytona go away. I guess when it comes time to replace my 955i I want it to be with another Daytona rather than a Japanese bike.
Are the 600 CC bikes still cheaper than 1000cc? Or would I rather get a 1000 since the cost are almost the same
+FrosTy theNoob The 600s tend to be cheaper than similarly spec'd 1000s....
I love my R6 (mines in the blu) just waiting for the exhaust to come and then look at down pipe and a ecu flash.
Euro 4 hasn't been kind this the bike tho, but thankfully we can decat and apparently it does wonders.
Personally the rear break feels spongy too me,front is good but a set of brembo's wouldn't go amiss. The rear shock is pretty crap, not sure why they spent the time on the front end and left the arse all saggy.
But it's still a wonderful bike and I love it!
Great stuff Tristan - good to hear some longer term feedback too, hope the upgrades work out as you hope! All the best - TMF
My friend who has raced as a young man and now has two quite old, but beautifully customised low mileage R1s always tells me not to buy a 600 if I want to accelerate confidently from lower rev's and overtake with ease. He never says 600s are slow, he just says he doesn't want to have to work so hard to be safe and fast. Seems you're suggesting something similar. As an old cruiser 'fart' I don't really worry too much about it. The XV950R does all I need.........
Yes you're friend is a wise man - that's exactly what I experienced too....not a new phenomenon or unique to the R6 to be fair....
MrChoochoo I've never had a problem passing on a 600. If you're on a public road and can't pass on an over 100 hp bike you and that car are going too fast
HFR83 I think it depends on how you rev up the bike, if you use lower gears than you'll have more power (more torque), because you're on higher revs. So when it's time to overtake the bike is ready... (sorry for my not perfect English but I'm Italian)
No problem Lorenzo. I understand you perfectly. I think it's just a matter of preference. My friend has ridden litre bikes for years and you get used to a riding style. I have found the same thing with cars in the past. They're all enjoyable in their way, but if we all liked the same thing the world would probably be a boring place. There's room for all of us.............I'd probably kill myself on a sports bike these days....lol.....
Wait till you're an old man like my friend and I. You may understand what it's like. In my friend's case, he spent many years underground doing physically demanding work. He has a serious permanent back injury and Vibration White Finger among other things. Perhaps he wants his bike to do a bit more of the work than you need yours to?........Good luck anyway and stay safe...........
Have you ever rode a Honda CBR600rr? And if so, how does it compare?
No I haven't.....
@tmf what would you recommend this or the 2019 ZX6R?
I've not ridden the ZX6R so can't really say - sorry!
very nice review as usual. i think this bike is a bit too expensive for the power it delivers, eg in comparison to something like a Suzuki GSXS 1000. greetings from austria!
Yes good point...and thanks for watching from one of my favourite countries! All the best - TMF
Get a ride on a ducati super sport please!! I'm going to test ride it and a 959 in a couple weeks. I'm kind of split at the moment
+Braden pryor Sadly I don't have access to Ducati's to ride so you'll have to let me know what the super sport is like...enjoy!
will it be getting hot when riding at low speed in downtown/business district or stuck in traffic?
Looks like the previous generations have this sort of problems LOL
+Huen Cedric I didn’t notice it getting too hot, but then I ride a Panigale!!
Hated my R6 & found I was much happier on a big twin, but a great review as ever TMF 👍
Really, what in particular didn't you like about it??
TheMissendenFlyer I found it small, revvy & uncomfortable. Currently on an MT09 Tracer & much prefer the power delivery. Looking forward to your review!
Fair enough - I have to say the Tracer 900 is a stunningly good machine - I loved it.....stay tuned for my review!
How about an wee test ride on the MV Augusta F3 800 for your next video??
Would love too - do you have one to lend me then??
Sorry pal currently own 2014 RSV4-R
Great bike however my last owned r6 2004 only cost me 5700 new and was just as agile and quick .
Way to much money for a 600
This or ducati supersport s? For someone with no experience and who just wants good solid bike for weekend ride on empty streets Who can tell what is the difference between them
Thank you for any answers
I think the Ducati is better as an all rounder - the R6 is a proper hairy sports bike in comparison...
And have you tried a 959? A lot more power but uncomfortable and a lot more heat around your nether regions
Nope, but I do own an 899 and I can relate to the comfort and heat from that....
Richard Harris I don't find my 959 any more or less uncomfortable than other supersports.
I agree it can cook your nuts though, but it just means you're not going fast enough 😉.
Damn that matte black though!!!! FKN SXY!!! One day I'll get a r6.. first I'll get a Mt07.
Same here. I see a lot of blue r6. But this color i keep coming back on a yamaha dealer just to see and sit on it. I keep telling random sales people that im going overseas for awhile so i cant buy for now 😅
Hi mate enjoyed the review im considering the r6 I've had a 899 before is the performance anywhere near the same and I've heard the r6 gets hot 2 is it the same as the 899
The performance isn’t as good as the 899 (not that far short) and it doesn’t get as hot as the 899 which cooks as you know....
@@TheMissendenFlyer is the 959 any better for heat and there isn't much u can do with the heat is there
I think it's likely much the same....
So it's better than the previous R6? This new R6 engine in terms of it's much higher power band is a bit like the new Street Triple RS which also comes alive above 9k also with an addictive howl albeit a triple howl? It's a great pity that Triumph are discontinuing the Daytona 675R as if they did bring it uptodate it would really give the R6 a run for it's money. Not really sure what the best bike in this class is - new R6, previous gen R6, Daytona 675R, CBR600 Fireblade? What are your thoughts MF?
Well I have to say I love this latest R6 - mainly 'cos I'm shallow and like the way it looks!
Nice bike, but do you get more then 30 mpg? lol. Think I'd prefer the Suzy GSXS 750 @ £3000+ cheaper.
Like your reviews and vids and can you tell me where these "unrestricted" roads are please?....:)
...well they aren't unrestricted of course - just where "national speed limit applies"....thanks for watching - TMF
That R6 is gorgeous! A pity its so ridiculously priced in my country.. :'( Gonna have to look at previous year models, which don't get me wrong, are still good looking...
Yeah I agree - any R6 is a great bike....
I have noticed a few sport bike guys down grading to new 600cc bikes because 1000cc bikes are getting a bit silly. As a 600cc owner myself there is nothing like being able to give your bike a bit of welly even in the city, something you cant really do with a litre bike these days.
100% agree Richard, unless you're a track day fan then I really don't see the point in getting a litre sports bike for the road.....asking for trouble if I had one! (my 899 is more than enough)
CBR600RR Review in the pipeline TMF? Keen to get your thoughts on one.
I'd love a go on one - stay tuned, I'll see what I can do!
TheMissendenFlyer I like the sound of that mate!! Awesome
I am still a fan of the big analogue tachometer.
I adored my R6 (first of the new shape 2006 and for my money, better looking than this one). As you say, most comfortable sportsbike I've ever owned, absolutely bonkers past 10krpm (you were changing at 12k, if you love the sound wait til you hear it at 16k), no power whatsoever below 7k (I had many a moment like you did where you pull out from behind a car and nothing happens....then it eventually explodes into life). Sold it for a new shape 675R. Amazing bike, but not as comfy and dare I say it, not quite as exciting with the more linear power delivery, even though it's a much faster bike. Looks like the R6 has been strangled more so with Euro 4. Nothing a full system won't sort though.
It says a lot about the R6 that I still think about it while owning a 675R...
Yes I must admit if I didn't have my Panigale I'd be seriously considering one of these.....
If it interests you, I had an 899 too at the same time as owning the R6. I loved it, how could you not, but for the road, the R6 was miles ahead... So many variables in these things though. It's all down to circumstances and personal preference at the end of the day. As always, keep up the good work.
More comfy than a panin 899? Im 6ft 32inseam.
It's a real looker. very mean at the front, but what's happened to the back end? Number plate stuck out like that. Must be an Euro 4 compliance. Ridiculous. Another great review as always.
Yes it's the ol' "the number plate has to be further back than the wheel when first registered" rule - easily fixed post purchase with a tail tidy of course...
Wait!! You’re on the wrong side of the road!! Oh...across the pond & all.💯👍🏽🏍
Love the R6 & could tell you liked it ,all 600 4 cylinder sports lack in midrange . I prefer the analogue rev counter with digital speedo ,not to keen on the all black color scheme .
+Tripple Hazard Yes great fun machine - and I agree in hindsight, think I prefer the "Blu" too...
Lovely looking bike. As always an honest look from TMF.
But I ain't paying over 10 large for a 600cc bike.
But if money was no object would you?
TheMissendenFlyer Nope. I'd opt for your Ducati/Daytona 675 or a Suzuki Gixxer 750. Like you said mate I like a bit more low down grunt for road use. You could put it down to lazy riding. But I actually like the same kind of power delivery from my 4 wheels.
Take care sir.
Yeah I'd take the Panigale too (on looks alone, I'm shallow like that) - great to hear from you as ever...all the best - TMF
My sport bike days are over but I am still drawn to these bikes. There is something about them.
Yes I'm with you John, I know they make no sense, but they are things of awe and I love 'em!
First time I've noticed you blurring the speedo :D
What? Blurred??
Wonder how the sales on these R6's are going ? I don't think I've seen one on the road.
Yes sadly I think a dying breed....
TheMissendenFlyer last year I did ask Freestyle yamaha at Chichester for a test ride, They took my details and never even bothered getting back to me which doesn't help push sales. Nice looking bike and enjoyed your views on it.
Would someone at 5ft2 be too short for one? I’m planning on saving up for one but not sure if I’ll be able to fit on it 😂
I think you’ll be ok but best to try one before parting with your cash!
TheMissendenFlyer Yeah when everything is over I’m going to take a trip to a dealership and see how they feel, I ride a CBR 125R I’m pretty sure it’s the same height
No need to hit the clutch while shifting gears?
+Praveen Bhasker Not when your shifting up no...
Great reviews , but what's with the " hi kids " ? Worrying 😂! Puts me off watching rest of the review which are good ! Great bikes R6's , very track focused with the all the power top end ! Glad they decided to continue with the model !
Ah you lot do amuse me, it's just a catch phrase, when I don't do it I get complaints, when I do I get complaints....perhaps I should do 50:50 where on half I say it and on half I don't....
TheMissendenFlyer Keep it. It's your catch phrase. You can't please everyone so do your thing.
TheMissendenFlyer This takes me back eh! I'm sold on it now.
Does is it have how much fuel does it have. ? I think The fuel indicator?
Err can't remember now...I normally mention??
TheMissendenFlyer dont point the fuel gauge or the mileage.
You need to let it rev to 14,000 to appreciate its power and noise!
So different engine characteristics to the Panigale. Still looked a hoot tho
You're not wrong there!!
What do you mean by unrestricted areas? :D they are restricted to the 'national speed limit' depending on the road configuration 60/70
very nice indeed.
Cheers...
you should test a Yamaha Raptor 700R SE
Would love too - but I'm not sure the local Yamaha dealer does anything with four wheels!
Do you feel the less power compared to the old R6?
No I didn't.....
Does it drive the same as a gsxr600?
+Adrian Rubi I dunno, I've never ridden the GSXR600.... sorry about that...
Would you honestly be able to use this for touring? 6+ hour rides per day?
I don't see why not (depending on your build/fitness obviously)...
Hmm, interesting..
I'm about 6.0ft tall and 75kg, hopefully should be ok.
Thanks so much for the reply though, it's between the R6 or perhaps a more sensible street triple or mt09. Will have to test ride all three I think :).
@@TheZallene are u a victoria secret model?
The way Yamaha build their engines to be high-reving is the reason why I'm avoiding them when searching for my first +125CC machine. They're not practical on the road and for the amount of riding I do. Torquey engines low down are where the fun is at!
Great review though. Can't take away from the sex appeal of this thing!
Well I think there's a place for low down grunt and high revving thrills....but granted not everyone has the chance to satisfy both needs. Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
Mt07
deaflol Wouldn't touch it even if you paid me. It's ugly. Very ugly.
Matthew Halsey I'm not saying to, it's just that you classed all Yamaha's as high revving which they clearly aren't apart from their supersport series which is to be expected.
If you could go back in time would you put your money on this or the 899? Also is this worth the extra over the previous gen?
I'd probably go with the 899 as I think it just looks gorgeous and every ride on it is an occasion - it is a close run thing though (and the 899 is/was considerably more expensive). ...and yes this is a huge improvement over the previous bike in my opinion, the looks alone do it for me + the uprated suspension, electronics, etc....
7:40 and 7:45 damn how fast the road dangers increased
Great video, but where's the 2017 tracer 900 review? 😁
Should get that one on Wednesday August the 9th or thereabouts....
TheMissendenFlyer can't wait!
What the fuck does buttery smooth even mean?! Sure you say this in every review now ;) p.s. great review as usual! cheers for sharing.
Have you tried running a knife through butter?? It feels buttery smooth to me! :0) Thanks for watching....
There is a video of this guy who has a go on his friends bike, not sure what it is, but it has a modified engine and exhaust. Revs to 20k. CZcams 20k rev bike and you should find it :)
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There were quite a few bikes that went up to 20k rpm years back, not needed though, you would have no power for most of the rev range. It would sound like you are going faster than you actually are too.
Put on (a) mode then give it a go