Yamaha YZF600R reviews

I have had the opportunity to ride several of the new 600 screamers like the R6 Champion's edition, the ZX6r and the GSXR600. All my friends have them. The Yamaha YZF can more than hold it's own with them all the way to 120 mph. Only then does it fall a little short. But when it takes 60-70 miles just to get to some good roads where I live, they are pulling over for a back/butt break and I am ready to hit the curves. The fit and finish of this bike in my opinion is higher than Honda, and the ergos are more like an R6 with helibars. This bike will not disapoint in any area. It revs strong, treats you well, and is over $1000 less than the top shelf weekend track bikes in the 600cc class. This thing flat kicks ass...nuff' said. Show less

I have been fortunate to have tried a huge variety of motorcyles over the years. I've tried VFR's, Fazers, TL1000R's, Gixer's and Ninja's the list goes on. This bike is actually the 1st 600cc I have ever owned. A years ago this review would never have been written. I brought the machine with me to Vancouver Island for 2 months and put some serious mountain twisties on the odometer. Ergos are great and so is the fitfinish. This is a feel good, grown up 600!! Show less

This bike is just too good to be true. I cannot get enough of it. Speed, performance, comfort, looks, price.......this bike has it all. You stand out on this one, your not just another R6 on the street. Go get one,, you will be patting yourself on the back for the favor you did yourself. Have fun,!! Show less

I bought my YZF600R in Jan 2001 and have put abt 800 miles on it - The bike's awesome - a very comfortable riding posture and comfy for a pillion. The acceleration, braking and handling is great. The bike looks great and is just about right for anyone who loves speed and values riding comfort. Its a much longer way to the chiropractitioner compared to the other aggressive sport bikes. I LOVE IT. Show less

I bought a black '00 600R in August and since then I have put 4000 miles on it. The bike looks great and rides superbly on the freeway and in the mountains. For $1000 less than an R6, you get a maximum amount of comfort. On the street it can run with any 600. The black really stands out since most bikes these days are dressed in flashier paint schemes... I get a lot of compliments whenever I take it out. I let a buddy ride mine and he bought a blue one a week later. I've also been informed by various sources that with a little tweaking (exhaust, jet kit, etc..) this thing can really scream, not that 120mph plus isn't fast enough already. Buy it and you will not be disappointed! Show less

I bought this bike in July and have ridden it from Wichita to Kansas City twice rides nice on highway and tons of speed, also just to much horse power to open it up in the city. I didn't want a bike I couldn't use a lot of its power, like an R-1 this bike is a perfect combo bike I have had it up to 120 and it wanted to go high but I didn't. No problems with fit or finish and ran great out of box. Fully adjustable suspension makes it easy to set up the way you want it, I have put four thousand miles on it in three months and it is still purring no problems. Show less

I bought my 2000 YZR600R new in August after a lot of research. What clinched the purchase for me was its outstanding rating as a used bike in a mainstream British motorcycle magazine. They're hard to find in Toronto since most dealers stock only the R6. I wanted something lighter and better handling than a cruiser, but less radical that a pure 600 supersport. The YZR600R has fit the bill for me on all counts. It's supremely comfortable for a sportbike and the brakes are just outstanding. The transmission can be a bit clunky at times, but a firm boot will always get the job done. Show less

I have to put this into perspective for any readers. I'm 48 years old and have owned 11 bikes over the last 30 years. I'm not a Ben Bostram wannabe, but neither am I ready for a Goldwing Barcolounger. I like to ride aggressively, and spend most of my time on sport tours of between 50 and 200 miles. I want performance, dependability, and I want to get off after a long ride without a sore back. I've had this bike exactly one year this month and have 6500 miles on the clock. Bottom Line: this is a keeper. Not a single problem to date. The only mods are a Lockhart smoke-tinted windscreen, Pro-Grip Gel grips, and Gen-Mar risers, which raise the clip-ons 3/4-inch. There are faster bikes, but none better for my needs. Show less

I just got a 2001 yzf 600r I am very satisfied with the bike. I ordered slip on pipes from blue flame in England and man what a difference is sound and performance. Awesome. Show less

I bought mine new, and in the 8000 miles I've accumulated, I've felt a slight tinge of regret, and only when passing an R6. This dissipates when I note the awkward riding position of the R6 pilot, and the grimace through his face-shield. While the styling of the YZF600R leaves a (very) little to be desired, (the interesting rake on the fairing lower, for one) this bike is incredibly comfortable and handles superbly in spite of its mass and weight. Confidence inspiring and ergonomically sound, this bike will hang with the best of the 600s in the twisties, and can be ridden longer before the need to get off and stretch becomes overwhelming. A fair amount of effort is required to touch the foot-pegs down, but at this point the bike still makes you aware of its awesome stability. Brakes are excellent as well, adding to your level of confidence. Trim 30 pounds from this bike, and it would be absolutely perfect. Show less