Yamaha YZF600R reviews

I purchased my black '00 YZF600R on May 25 (paid $6400--no dealer prep), and to date, I have over 4,400 miles. It has excellent road manners both on the superslab and the twisty blacktop. My butt enjoys the comfy seat with plenty of room to move around on (I'm 5'10"). It's very fast for the street. R6 can't match the ergos of the 600R, and given equal riders on the STREET, the 600R will hang with the R6. If you want a drop dead gorgeous bike with excellent ergonomics, great range, at an incredible deal, swing by your local Yamaha dealer. YZF600R is designed for the street; however, if you need a track knife, R6 is it. (You'll want the 600R for the ride home though!) Show less

Finally someone made the perfect bike: a drop-dead gorgeous rocket that you can ride for longer than 45 minutes without a call to your chiropractor. And it will hang with any CBR600 or ZX-6R and even the evil twin R6 - unless your world exists in milliseconds. Show less

I just bought a red 1999 YZF600R out the door for $6200.00. I was looking to spend $10K for a new VFR but this bike is more comfortable, better looking and is cheaper both in maintenance and insurance cost. I've put 300 miles on it in the first week. I LOVE IT. If not for my woman and my work I doubt I'd get off of it. Very comfortable and way faster than I need to go. Very forgiving ride too. I've tried to get this bike squirrelly and it takes my poor input with grace. I'm keeping this one. Show less

I have a 1999 YZF600R, and it is the nicest bike I've ever owned. It is great to commute to work on (I have a 30 mile round trip), I never have a sore butt or sore wrists like you get on most sports bikes. It is good on gas, fast, comfortable on long trips, great on back roads, very very good on back-roads! Get good tires and most bikes will have to go well to keep up with you! It is good on parts, servicing prices aren't too bad really. I've only had to replace the brake pads on mine so far, apart from that I've left it standard and love it. It's a really fun bike with a great price, you don't need to spend $10,000 to have a beautiful bike that is fast and functional!!!!
Buy one and enjoy, like I did! Way to go Yamaha, I'll try your YZF-R6 next, if it's better than this, its gotta be good! Show less

I picked up a 99 3 weeks ago - black on black. This bike is a great all around package. Set up suspension soft for commuting and it is a pillow. Dial in some pre-load and damp - Great in the twisties. Great wind protection. Get the Black 99 model and take all the white stickers (yzf) off. It leaves you with a black beauty with silver Yamaha on the tank. I am getting 53 mpg on the road and 46 around town. Show less

I purchased this bike instead of the R6 for one reason Comfort. This bike is only 2 months old (I bought it in 4/2000) and I already put 4500 miles on it. The only drawback is the rear suspension it needs a little modification and for me at least the California emissions package needs to go. With a Yoshi exhaust + jet kit on the way as well as a rear suspension upgrade in the works this bike will chew up the competition when put to the test for a reasonable price too. When all is said and done this bike is hands down the best sport/touring for its weight and price as well as the fastest. Show less

I ride a 98 YZF600R and love it. With a stage 1 jet kit and a slip-on, the power and response are much better suited for commuting, touring, or cutting up the twisties (STRONG midrange). This bike handles with ease. The Ace in the hole for this bike is its MSRP of just $6,999. Only quibble with the bike, too many darn screws holding on the fairing. Even with that it's still much easier to work on than most 600's I've seen. One last benefit, not everyone has one so you can tell which bike is yours. Show less

The bike blew up on me. It was caused by a faulty fuel line from the tank to the ignition. The bike caught fire and then blew up. Yamaha is paying for the bike and for my hospital costs. I don't think I will be buying another one of their bikes. Show less

This has got to be one of the best investments in my "big-toys for big-boys" collection. I couldn't ask for better performance and comfort in the price range. I really like the throttle-position sensor for quick response and excellent torque in the mid to upper range. And how 'bout dem brakes! You can practically stop on a dime. I currently own a Black/Silver '97, and to date it's a keeper. Show less

I have over 29K on my 1997 and it still looks new. Nobody can ride faster on the ROAD (I am not talking about the track) than this bike will allow you. I use it to commute, carve twisties, tour across the Southwest, two-up and solo. I am keeping this bike forever. I thought of upgrading but then I asked myself why. It is a bit like a VFR800, just as fast and comfortable but slightly sportier (not to mention 100 times better-looking). Show less