Okay... so I took the R6 out today (parking lot exercises) and... wow, it is a complete different beast from the 250. She wants to lean, lean and lean. I wasn't scared, I wasn't nervous... the bike pretty much knows what to do. She is smooth and very easy to ride. I can't speak for the other 600 cc's but the R6 has totally stolen my heart. Vale will always be #1 ... but I can have an appetizer here or there. ;)

The biggest difference for sure is the height... but you get used to it after awhile. :0) The real test will be when I take her on my first street ride which will probably be in a couple of weeks.


This is my favorite "action" shot! ;)
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The kids and I:
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Shoo, helmet head.
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Nice !
Yeah the 600s are alot of fun :D

I know! I almost feel bad like I'm cheatin' on my other baby. ;)

Cheater! I don't even know who you are anymore.....

I know! I'm going to make it up to her for sure!! ^_^

Very nice looking bike. Great paint scheme.

She wants to lean, lean and lean.... the bike pretty much knows what to do.

Welcome to the world of 600cc super sports! The more you ask of it, the more it will deliver! Trust the bike, it wants to run!

As a side note, make SURE you set up the suspension to your weight, as a properly set up suspension for this class of bike is the difference between a great ride and a dangerous, deadly, unridable mess. Take notes, especially if you trade off with a heavier rider and change settings often!

These links may help some:

Setting Sag, DO THIS FIRST (http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/73/40/)
Racetech suspension help (http://www.racetech.com/articles/SuspensionAndSprings.htm)
Kawi forums, but great suspension info (http://www.kawiforums.com/how-tos-faqs/108982-suspension-help-trouble-shooting-learn-lingo.html)
Proper tire warm up (http://www.sportrider.com/tips/146_0810_how_to_warm_up_new_tires/index.html)

Hows the inseam height on you since those R6 have the tallest seats. I owned its predecessor for a while and enjoyed it while I had it.

You ride like a girl!

^^^ Like a girl with skills.

Very nice looking bike. Great paint scheme.

Thanks! She won't be silver for long... we're going to get some new plastics for the track. She'll be red/silver/black in a few months.

Welcome to the world of 600cc super sports! The more you ask of it, the more it will deliver! Trust the bike, it wants to run!

As a side note, make SURE you set up the suspension to your weight, as a properly set up suspension for this class of bike is the difference between a great ride and a dangerous, deadly, unridable mess. Take notes, especially if you trade off with a heavier rider and change settings often!





Thank you very much! We have a friend who used to race in England that sets up the suspension for all of the locals around here.

Hows the inseam height on you since those R6 have the tallest seats. I owned its predecessor for a while and enjoyed it while I had it.

I have to adjust myself accordingly since I lost about 3 inches from the 250 to the R6. I have to come to a stop and then lean her to the left to get footed. I can adapt to it. The true test will be on an incline but since this will be the track bike I don't plan stopping unless the bike will be pitted. And that's when the pit crew comes in hand. The kickstand will be taken off anyway.

You ride like a girl!

Your mom's a girl!!

^^^ Like a girl with skills.

;) My suit will be here Wednesday! Then it's Barber!! :D

welcome to the 600cc, :thumbup:
all i can say is the r6 jus wanna go!:cool:
(i jus love the note coming out of the r6 muffler)

The bike looks good on you :thumbup: I see your son is packin'!

Just wait til that R6 hits about 10K rpm, thats when that race machine comes into its life. A guy I know has one and says the bottom/mid are down abit for street riding compared to the CBR and the ZX, but on top it screams.

The nice thing about the R6 is that it still has quite a bit of the handling and flickability of the smaller bikes like the 250R. Its not as nimble as the 250R, but really good for a 600cc bike. Of all the 600's, the R6 is definitely tops in my opinion, and mainly due to its handling characteristics.

I have to agree with Bonzai....get the suspension tweaked. Just like the 250R, if its set wrong it can be a bone jarring scarefest.

Razor sharp looking to go along with the razor sharp handling.

Nice bike (I'm biased though). For me, the R6 is at its worst in the parking lot, so if you like it there, you'll love it else where.

As someone else mentioned...above 10k rpm...its a completely different bike. :D

Enjoy it!

rc can you do a calendar for us :) pretty please?

Nice pics! Those R6's are sweet looking bikes.

Looking forward to seeing what it looks like in its racing plastics!

Just wait til that R6 hits about 10K rpm, thats when that race machine comes into its life. A guy I know has one and says the bottom/mid are down abit for street riding compared to the CBR and the ZX, but on top it screams.

That's what I hear! I was only ever up to 2nd gear. I still need to get used to her. Hopefully this weekend I can take her on a quick loop around town.


Razor sharp looking to go along with the razor sharp handling.

:)

Nice bike (I'm biased though). For me, the R6 is at its worst in the parking lot, so if you like it there, you'll love it else where.

As someone else mentioned...above 10k rpm...its a completely different bike. :D

Enjoy it!

I agree, the parking lot practice did not do it justice...



rc can you do a calendar for us :) pretty please?

LOL! Only if the other beautiful ladies of the board join me!

Nice pics! Those R6's are sweet looking bikes.

Looking forward to seeing what it looks like in its racing plastics!

Awwies, thanks Monkey. I was wondering where you were! I can't wait to see the race plastics either. I wish our "hobby" aka lifestyle weren't so darn expensive! LOL

Awwies, thanks Monkey. I was wondering where you were! I can't wait to see the race plastics either. I wish our "hobby" aka lifestyle weren't so darn expensive! LOL

I hear ya! I spent most of my weekend installing spiffy new 6-pot brakes on my bike. It was a "christmas" present to myself :rolleyes:

Have fun on that thing!

the R6 has a sweet lookin nose.. enjoy!

I don't miss my 250 when Im riding the CBR.. only miss the gas mileage and the ability to turn the throttle to the stop... lol

the R6 has a sweet lookin nose.. enjoy!

I don't miss my 250 when Im riding the CBR.. only miss the gas mileage and the ability to turn the throttle to the stop... lol

LOL! I don't think I will ever give up the 250 but you know how that goes. ;)

LOL! I don't think I will ever give up the 250 but you know how that goes. ;)

Ahhh! I remember those words vividly! :D

LOL! I don't think I will ever give up the 250 but you know how that goes. ;)

Famous last words! :eek::D

The R6 is an animal after 12000 rpms. Best friend has one and it is as close to a racebike for the steet as you can buy in the 600cc class. I saw 165mph in 5th and decided thas plenty fast enough for me.

Almost bought a R6S, slightly toned down motor (if 160 mph is toned down), but better street ergos.

the r6 is very sexy ill admit but i am a kawi fan all the way love my zx6r + 250r

The R6 is a very great track bike - but after wearing my leathers I will need to learn all I can on my 250 first before I will ever be ready to take the R6 out any where (except the parking lot to practice). The leathers add about 5 or so extra pounds and I still need to figure out how to adjust myself so that I'm comfortable while riding in them (it'll be a few more rides til they're broken in). I'll be sticking to the 250 for a looong time. :0)

The R6 is a very great track bike - but after wearing my leathers I will need to learn all I can on my 250 first before I will ever be ready to take the R6 out any where (except the parking lot to practice). The leathers add about 5 or so extra pounds and I still need to figure out how to adjust myself so that I'm comfortable while riding in them (it'll be a few more rides til they're broken in). I'll be sticking to the 250 for a looong time. :0)

RC, how tall are you, if you don't mind me asking?

Very nice....I've always been a big fan of the R6 but decided not to pick one up because of the seat height.
Is the bike lowered?
The liquid silver has to be the 2nd fastest color after black...:p

Oh yeah...I got to do something about that fender....