R6 is...

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 11:54 AM

...everything people said it is. Nothing more, nothing less.

Weaker on low end than other bikes...
Way more uncomfortable than other bikes in daily commute...
It's way above my riding level...

BUT YOU CAN BET YOUR SWEET A$$ THAT I LOVE IT REGARDLESS.

I wish everyone best of luck getting the 600 they always wanted. We get lots of sh*t for switching too soon and/or switching at all and what not. Tell you what there's a lot of truth in those comments and I agree with most. But I'm dead set on enjoying every second of this bike regardless. And yes I will be careful.

Love ya'll.

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Kevin2109 · September 29th, 2011, 11:57 AM

You should make the picture bigger!!

Congrats on the bike dude! Now we have to go out for a ride soon

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

You should make the picture bigger!!

Congrats on the bike dude! Now we have to go out for a ride soon

Hahah yeah quickly replaced photo after seeing the size.

Thanks and most definitely!!

kaiserz · September 29th, 2011, 11:58 AM

dang that's hot

can't wait to get my 600rr. 7k more miles to go for me b4 I upgrade.

alex.s · September 29th, 2011, 12:01 PM

be careful man! especially setting down those wheelies above 60mph... r6 = no steering damper!

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kaiserz

7k more miles to go for me b4 I upgrade.

That was my plan

But hey you'll be way more prepared than me.

I gotta admit I wasn't a fan of RR's but they sure look way hotter than they seem on the net

My bro had a 06. I had lots of fun on that back when I had no idea what I was doing

Glad I didn't wreck that beast.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 29th, 2011, 12:32 PM

Nice, Gurk. Hope you stick around Ninjette still!

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Nice, Gurk. Hope you stick around Ninjette still!

You bet Umar! Thanks bud

Alex · September 29th, 2011, 12:54 PM

2 months from MSF to 250 to R6? Is it going to be a commute bike or a trackday bike?

RedNinja21 · September 29th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Wow you got a real beauty there. I have a long way to go before considering upgrading.

Good luck, ride safe.

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

2 months from MSF to 250 to R6? Is it going to be a commute bike or a trackday bike?

Yyyyyup. I was gonna go for a 600 directly after MSF but decided not to, although I have some (not much but not none) experience with bro's cbr. I'm glad I had the 250r first, granted not for long. I got almost all my money back that I spent on it

Mostly daily commute for now. Can't afford to track yet but I wanna get some track riding classes for sure in the not too distant future.

jram · September 29th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Congrats! Sweet wheels.

p1noysta · September 29th, 2011, 01:32 PM

sweet bike man I really wanted a R6 or even the gsxr but i just got too good of a deal on my zx6r. how was the ride home? i had to make a slow u-turn and almost ate it, and the mechanic that put my bike together didnt adjust the friction zone right and i stalled like 3 times getting home

kaiserz · September 29th, 2011, 01:41 PM

wow so you've only been riding for 2 months? how many miles do you have on your belt? be careful outhere.

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by p1noysta

sweet bike man I really wanted a R6 or even the gsxr but i just got too good of a deal on my zx6r. how was the ride home? i had to make a slow u-turn and almost ate it, and the mechanic that put my bike together didnt adjust the friction zone right and i stalled like 3 times getting home

Slow turns are harder not cause of CC's but cause of seating position on the R6. I used to be able to turn real tight on cbr so i dunno..

But no problems at all yet. Thing is way more fun/smooth at faster speeds though. I only went 85mph max and it's ridiculously stable compared to 250r but no surprises there.

I actually bought it and rode to work directly from there

Yeah friction zone way different than our ninjas. Ninjas were way fun in narrow streets avoiding pot holes and such haha. flick flick flickaway.

clintalmighty · September 29th, 2011, 05:54 PM

Congrats brah. Welcome to the Ninjette alumni group.

Live2ride · September 29th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Sweet bike! If I remember correctly, the r6's have the highest seat height of any 600cc bike. I sat on one in the dealership a while back and felt like I was doing a pushup, lol. I love the looks of them though, I considered buying one as my next bike until another fell in my hands. I hope you learned a lot on the 250, have fun riding and be safe.

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Sweet bike! If I remember correctly, the r6's have the highest seat height of any 600cc bike. I sat on one in the dealership a while back and felt like I was doing a pushup, lol. I love the looks of them though, I considered buying one as my next bike until another fell in my hands. I hope you learned a lot on the 250, have fun riding and be safe.

You can never learn enough i guess but although R6 is WAY more awkward than the first 600cc I rode (cbr) I still feel more comfortable on it than back then..

But yeah. I can't flat foot on it when I'm holding handlebars. I can almost do it when I shift to neutral and sit upright. It's not that bad although I couldn't recommend it to anyone below 5'7" for streets

Jono · September 29th, 2011, 06:36 PM

Ahh I love the R6! They are just so damn sexy!!! Enjoy it! I hope to have one someday as well.

DerTeufel · September 29th, 2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

You can never learn enough i guess but although R6 is WAY more awkward than the first 600cc I rode (cbr) I still feel more comfortable on it than back then..

But yeah. I can't flat foot on it when I'm holding handlebars. I can almost do it when I shift to neutral and sit upright. It's not that bad although I couldn't recommend it to anyone below 5'7" for streets

Don't ever get a supermoto..or any other bike with a seat height over 32"

zilaniz · September 29th, 2011, 07:19 PM

nice I got a 08 R6, they are SCREAMERS! just be carefully they are pretty sensitive to input, a lot more than the 250.

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DerTeufel

Don't ever get a supermoto..or any other bike with a seat height over 32"

My boss has a BMW R1200GS. I would have to use a friggin ladder to climb on the thing. It looks twice as big as the R6 hahaha.

Yeah I shouldn't complain much.

backinthesaddleagain · September 29th, 2011, 08:28 PM

sweet looking bike for sure, be careful and enjoy

choneofakind · September 29th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Those are great looking bikes. I wouldn't buy an R6 just because they're so top-end oriented, but they make me drool none-the-less. Be careful

don't want to add you to the crash threads on a bike that beautiful.

You plan on keeping the 250? or is the R6 officially your only bike now?

p1noysta · September 29th, 2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

Slow turns are harder not cause of CC's but cause of seating position on the R6. I used to be able to turn real tight on cbr so i dunno..

But no problems at all yet. Thing is way more fun/smooth at faster speeds though. I only went 85mph max and it's ridiculously stable compared to 250r but no surprises there.

I actually bought it and rode to work directly from there

Yeah friction zone way different than our ninjas. Ninjas were way fun in narrow streets avoiding pot holes and such haha. flick flick flickaway.

Haha yea my problem with u turns is the tank on the 6r, it like sticks out to where my arms are. It's probably my short arms

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by p1noysta

Haha yea my problem with u turns is the tank on the 6r, it like sticks out to where my arms are. It's probably my short arms

I think it's just that R6 seating position is pretty track oriented. When you tuck down and get in a aggressive position it really does feel to work for you. Only problem is, it's not very realistic to commute for a long time in that position hahah. oh it's so worth it!

Gurk · September 29th, 2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

You plan on keeping the 250? or is the R6 officially your only bike now?

Nope. Traded the 250 in. It'd be great to have both but I also have a car. Just too many toys.. 250 had to go.

ninja250 · September 30th, 2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

Slow turns are harder not cause of CC's but cause of seating position on the R6. I used to be able to turn real tight on cbr so i dunno..

But no problems at all yet. Thing is way more fun/smooth at faster speeds though. I only went 85mph max and it's ridiculously stable compared to 250r but no surprises there.

I actually bought it and rode to work directly from there

Yeah friction zone way different than our ninjas. Ninjas were way fun in narrow streets avoiding pot holes and such haha. flick flick flickaway.

Yes, the 250 is a wobble machine.
You have to be comfortable with your riding to like it. hehe.

You are sitting higher and the bars are lower behind the tank now, U-turns become harder than the Ninjette for sure.
This is where your counterlean comes in.

I tend to practice U-turns out front of my house quite a bit. (While practicing wheelies, etc)
I believe if you did so also )u-turn practice), you would gain more experience and confidence with them much faster. You guys should see me bust a U-turn.

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BUT YOU CAN BET YOUR SWEET A$$ THAT I LOVE IT REGARDLESS.

That's all that matters.

That bike can turn very quick, also.

I know, I used to have one.

You will learn it fast.
What I remember of mine it was small and nimble like the Ninja.

And yes they do hurt like hell for some reason lol.

Nice bike, regardless. Be safe and Enjoy.

Gurk · September 30th, 2011, 07:38 AM

You had an R6?! I didn't know.
I haven't practiced the slow speed tight u-turns that much to be honest. I figured in a parking lot, I don't really mind putting my feet down and walking in the friction zone to make a turn if it comes to that. But it would be nice to do them quicker. Kevin was talking about a cone day. Maybe that would help.

When I first got the 250 and rode all day, I was pretty sore for 2 days. Then I quickly got used to it and it was no big deal. Now I'm sore from R6 again haha. It's a good workout for sure for your core muscles (which I don't have much of it hahaha). Hopefully it'll hurt a bit less in a week. It'll never be as comfy as other 600's though that's for sure.

Thanks KC

Heed · September 30th, 2011, 10:30 AM

Congrats dude.

I haven't even got my first bike yet and I know that the CBR is going to be my choice of 600cc.

Gurk · September 30th, 2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Heed

Congrats dude.

I haven't even got my first bike yet and I know that the CBR is going to be my choice of 600cc.

When are you planning on buying? Going for ninjette? (doh?)

You're in for a treat!

Ranor · September 30th, 2011, 01:04 PM

So what made you want to get an R6 as opposed to the other bikes available in it's class? Nice bike btw...

nickjpass · September 30th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Get the Accord out of the picture.

Gurk · September 30th, 2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranor

So what made you want to get an R6 as opposed to the other bikes available in it's class? Nice bike btw...

Thanks! R6 has been my dream bike since even before I rode motorcycles. Its design is ridiculously hot in my opinion that's pretty much the main reason.

I did consider ZX-6R and GSX-R because of more street friendly power band and a lot more comfort but I just couldn't get over how great R6 looks.

I do wanna track someday so that's another plus for R6. Probably not anytime soon tho :/

But as I ride it I find more things that I love about it. The 8k+ RPM is PURE EViL. I feel like I'm tied to a truck being pulled away from handlebars

Trailerboy531 · September 30th, 2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

Get the Accord out of the picture.

Perhaps we should put your bike there instead?
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Gurk · September 30th, 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Perhaps we should put your bike there instead?
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nickjpass · September 30th, 2011, 07:01 PM

I meant I just want a picture with out anything else in it besides your R6. Wallpaper. You guys are such ***holes sometimes. Also, I wouldn't mind putting my bike in the picture...

rusninja · September 30th, 2011, 08:32 PM

very sexy bike :O maybe you should get more angles of the bike so we can get more of a feel for it. ;]

rusninja · September 30th, 2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I meant I just want a picture with out anything else in it besides your R6. Wallpaper. You guys are such ***holes sometimes. Also, I wouldn't mind putting my bike in the picture...

Well maybe stop complaining about other peoples pictures and get a bike so you can make your own wallpaper cause he sure didnt put the pic up so you can complain about how its not your ideal wallpaper.

LOSER

xl3ox · September 30th, 2011, 10:04 PM

With great power, comes great responsibility. ATGATT my friend.

September 29th, 2011, 11:54 AM	#1
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	R6 is... ...everything people said it is. Nothing more, nothing less. Weaker on low end than other bikes... Way more uncomfortable than other bikes in daily commute... It's way above my riding level... BUT YOU CAN BET YOUR SWEET A$$ THAT I LOVE IT REGARDLESS. I wish everyone best of luck getting the 600 they always wanted. We get lots of sht for switching too soon and/or switching at all and what not. Tell you what there's a lot of truth in those comments and I agree with most. But I'm dead set on enjoying every second of this bike regardless. And yes I will be careful. Love ya'll. From: To: Update : Last futzed with by Gurk; November 2nd, 2011 at 09:43 AM.*

September 29th, 2011, 11:57 AM	#2
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	You should make the picture bigger!! Congrats on the bike dude! Now we have to go out for a ride soon __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

September 29th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	be careful man! especially setting down those wheelies above 60mph... r6 = no steering damper! __________________________________________________

September 29th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#7
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice, Gurk. Hope you stick around Ninjette still! __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

September 29th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	2 months from MSF to 250 to R6? Is it going to be a commute bike or a trackday bike? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 29th, 2011, 11:58 AM	#4
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	dang that's hot can't wait to get my 600rr. 7k more miles to go for me b4 I upgrade.

September 29th, 2011, 01:04 PM	#10
RedNinja21 ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: NNJ Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 103	Wow you got a real beauty there. I have a long way to go before considering upgrading. Good luck, ride safe. __________________________________________________

September 29th, 2011, 01:28 PM	#12
jram ninjette.org member Name: Jose Location: Southern California Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): PreGen Ninja Posts: 54	Congrats! Sweet wheels.

September 29th, 2011, 01:32 PM	#13
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	sweet bike man I really wanted a R6 or even the gsxr but i just got too good of a deal on my zx6r. how was the ride home? i had to make a slow u-turn and almost ate it, and the mechanic that put my bike together didnt adjust the friction zone right and i stalled like 3 times getting home

September 29th, 2011, 01:41 PM	#14
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	wow so you've only been riding for 2 months? how many miles do you have on your belt? be careful outhere.

September 29th, 2011, 05:54 PM	#16
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	Congrats brah. Welcome to the Ninjette alumni group.

September 29th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#17
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Sweet bike! If I remember correctly, the r6's have the highest seat height of any 600cc bike. I sat on one in the dealership a while back and felt like I was doing a pushup, lol. I love the looks of them though, I considered buying one as my next bike until another fell in my hands. I hope you learned a lot on the 250, have fun riding and be safe. __________________________________________________

September 29th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#19
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Ahh I love the R6! They are just so damn sexy!!! Enjoy it! I hope to have one someday as well.

September 29th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#21
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	nice I got a 08 R6, they are SCREAMERS! just be carefully they are pretty sensitive to input, a lot more than the 250.

September 29th, 2011, 08:28 PM	#23
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	sweet looking bike for sure, be careful and enjoy

September 29th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#24
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Those are great looking bikes. I wouldn't buy an R6 just because they're so top-end oriented, but they make me drool none-the-less. Be careful don't want to add you to the crash threads on a bike that beautiful. You plan on keeping the 250? or is the R6 officially your only bike now?

September 30th, 2011, 07:38 AM	#29
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	You had an R6?! I didn't know. I haven't practiced the slow speed tight u-turns that much to be honest. I figured in a parking lot, I don't really mind putting my feet down and walking in the friction zone to make a turn if it comes to that. But it would be nice to do them quicker. Kevin was talking about a cone day. Maybe that would help. When I first got the 250 and rode all day, I was pretty sore for 2 days. Then I quickly got used to it and it was no big deal. Now I'm sore from R6 again haha. It's a good workout for sure for your core muscles (which I don't have much of it hahaha). Hopefully it'll hurt a bit less in a week. It'll never be as comfy as other 600's though that's for sure. Thanks KC

September 30th, 2011, 10:30 AM	#30
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Congrats dude. I haven't even got my first bike yet and I know that the CBR is going to be my choice of 600cc. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 30th, 2011, 01:04 PM	#32
Ranor ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: Gozo, Malta Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White EFI Posts: 86	So what made you want to get an R6 as opposed to the other bikes available in it's class? Nice bike btw...

September 30th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#33
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Get the Accord out of the picture. __________________________________________________

September 30th, 2011, 07:01 PM	#37
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I meant I just want a picture with out anything else in it besides your R6. Wallpaper. You guys are such ***holes sometimes. Also, I wouldn't mind putting my bike in the picture... __________________________________________________

September 30th, 2011, 08:32 PM	#38
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	very sexy bike :O maybe you should get more angles of the bike so we can get more of a feel for it. ;] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 30th, 2011, 10:04 PM	#40
xl3ox Knight Rider Name: Rom Location: San Diego Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 25	With great power, comes great responsibility. ATGATT my friend.