First "real" ride on the R6

rceezy · May 22nd, 2010, 08:57 PM

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!

The kids and I:

Shoo, helmet head.

CRXTrek · May 22nd, 2010, 09:20 PM

Nice !
Yeah the 600s are alot of fun

rceezy · May 22nd, 2010, 09:27 PM

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

adri99an · May 22nd, 2010, 09:45 PM

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

rceezy · May 22nd, 2010, 09:47 PM

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

Snake · May 23rd, 2010, 05:22 AM

Very nice looking bike. Great paint scheme.

Banzai · May 23rd, 2010, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

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
Racetech suspension help
Kawi forums, but great suspension info
Proper tire warm up

Daeldren · May 23rd, 2010, 07:13 AM

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.

CC Cowboy · May 23rd, 2010, 07:18 AM

You ride like a girl!

Snake · May 23rd, 2010, 07:21 AM

^^^ Like a girl with skills.

rceezy · May 23rd, 2010, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banzai

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daeldren

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You ride like a girl!

Your mom's a girl!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

^^^ Like a girl with skills.

My suit will be here Wednesday! Then it's Barber!!

SayWat? · May 23rd, 2010, 09:44 AM

welcome to the 600cc,

all i can say is the r6 jus wanna go!

(i jus love the note coming out of the r6 muffler)

rockNroll · May 24th, 2010, 09:39 AM

The bike looks good on you

I see your son is packin'!

backinthesaddleagain · May 24th, 2010, 10:18 AM

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.

bdavison · May 24th, 2010, 10:25 AM

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.

backinthesaddleagain · May 24th, 2010, 10:31 AM

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

Matt_F · May 24th, 2010, 03:15 PM

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.

Enjoy it!

dimeified · May 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM

rc can you do a calendar for us

pretty please?

Flashmonkey · May 24th, 2010, 04:33 PM

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

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

rceezy · May 24th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_F

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.

Enjoy it!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimeified

rc can you do a calendar for us

pretty please?

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

rceezy · May 24th, 2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

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

Flashmonkey · May 24th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

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

Have fun on that thing!

Grn99Kawi · May 24th, 2010, 06:08 PM

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

rceezy · May 24th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

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.

gogoKawi · May 25th, 2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

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

Ahhh! I remember those words vividly!

Banzai · May 25th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

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

Famous last words!

almost40 · June 2nd, 2010, 11:09 AM

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.

backinthesaddleagain · June 2nd, 2010, 11:44 AM

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

izmail1215 · June 2nd, 2010, 11:58 AM

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

rceezy · June 2nd, 2010, 01:10 PM

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)

Betlog · June 28th, 2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

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?

tinng321 · June 29th, 2010, 06:20 AM

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...

tinng321 · June 29th, 2010, 06:25 AM

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

May 23rd, 2010, 07:13 AM	#8
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	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. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

May 23rd, 2010, 07:18 AM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	You ride like a girl! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 24th, 2010, 09:39 AM	#13
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	The bike looks good on you I see your son is packin'! __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

May 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#18
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	rc can you do a calendar for us pretty please? __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 24th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#23
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	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 __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

May 22nd, 2010, 08:57 PM	#1
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	First "real" ride on the R6 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! The kids and I: Shoo, helmet head.

May 22nd, 2010, 09:20 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Nice ! Yeah the 600s are alot of fun

May 22nd, 2010, 09:27 PM	#3
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I know! I almost feel bad like I'm cheatin' on my other baby.

May 22nd, 2010, 09:45 PM	#4
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Cheater! I don't even know who you are anymore.....

May 22nd, 2010, 09:47 PM	#5
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I know! I'm going to make it up to her for sure!! ^_^

May 23rd, 2010, 05:22 AM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Very nice looking bike. Great paint scheme.

May 23rd, 2010, 07:21 AM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	^^^ Like a girl with skills.

May 23rd, 2010, 09:44 AM	#12
SayWat? been around..... Name: Toi Location: Bing, NY Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 SE 250R Posts: 35	welcome to the 600cc, all i can say is the r6 jus wanna go! (i jus love the note coming out of the r6 muffler)

May 24th, 2010, 10:18 AM	#14
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	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.

May 24th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#15
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	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.

May 24th, 2010, 10:31 AM	#16
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Razor sharp looking to go along with the razor sharp handling.

May 24th, 2010, 03:15 PM	#17
Matt_F ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE, '08 Yamaha R6 Posts: 46	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. Enjoy it!

May 24th, 2010, 04:33 PM	#19
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Nice pics! Those R6's are sweet looking bikes. Looking forward to seeing what it looks like in its racing plastics!

June 2nd, 2010, 11:09 AM	#27
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

June 2nd, 2010, 11:44 AM	#28
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Almost bought a R6S, slightly toned down motor (if 160 mph is toned down), but better street ergos.

June 2nd, 2010, 11:58 AM	#29
izmail1215 ninjette.org member Name: SaM Location: Houston Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r, 2009 650r Posts: 150	the r6 is very sexy ill admit but i am a kawi fan all the way love my zx6r + 250r

June 2nd, 2010, 01:10 PM	#30
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	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)

June 29th, 2010, 06:20 AM	#32
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	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...

June 29th, 2010, 06:25 AM	#33
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Oh yeah...I got to do something about that fender....

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