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rsheidler · 09-10-2002, 12:53 PM

>>The downside is low resale value for perfectfully good late model sportbikes. <<

Of course, for those of us willing to buy and ride 1-2 year old sportbikes, that is the UPSIDE

CONMAN · 09-10-2002, 01:18 PM

It looks and sounds awesome!!! I'm a happy owner of a 02 R6 and already thinkin of trading up as long as the dealership don't try to rape me on the trade-in. I can't wait for the first ride article. John B I like your writing better, so my vote is for you to go to Spain to test it.

ZR-7 · 09-10-2002, 01:51 PM

WTF? "The upshot is digital precision with analog feel, and smoother, less lurchy delivery than any motorcycle FI we've sampled here at MO." How would you know that if you haven't taken it for a spin?

Philip

'00 ZR-7

'02 B12S

DucButt · 09-10-2002, 02:05 PM

Are you related to "itchface"!?

johnnyb · 09-10-2002, 02:12 PM

cause we rode the R1 with the same thing and said so

DucButt · 09-10-2002, 02:13 PM

Just when I thought I'd decided on my next bike (Gixxer 1000 for $8500, or Trumpet Daytona for $9000 - both new '02s from dealers) along comes the new R6. The less-horsepower R6 exceeds my performance needs, and it looks better than the aforementioned. What's a bike nut to do? I've got a check burning a hole in my pocket... this sickness really sucks...

sportbike_pilot · 09-10-2002, 02:30 PM

Nice piece of work fellas. Thanks!

merv · 09-10-2002, 02:34 PM

Do you guys need better genetically modified hamburgers that make you lose weight? I would hate to think the only option left would be to buy a Harley with a wide fat-ass seat when the Japanese brands have to put a warning on the tank saying "In the interest of safety no rider to exceed 140lbs" along with "Remember to wear a helmet". If you are fat and dumb you are happy - right? Then the couch looks like a really good option.

Cheers from NZ.

p.s. how come your basketball team came two places after ours at the champs in Indianapolis?

captainwhoopass · 09-10-2002, 02:40 PM

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Yes, but the cure is hard to argue against.

timaverage · 09-10-2002, 03:31 PM

got to say that the thing looks great but is it really worth all the time, effort and $ to have the best of the new? i mean with the cf technology, the additional hp and stiffer frame will you really be any faster that your buddy that has last year's bike and is still a faster rider than you?

09-10-2002, 12:53 PM	#21
rsheidler Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,459	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback >>The downside is low resale value for perfectfully good late model sportbikes. << Of course, for those of us willing to buy and ride 1-2 year old sportbikes, that is the UPSIDE

09-10-2002, 01:18 PM	#22
CONMAN Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback It looks and sounds awesome!!! I'm a happy owner of a 02 R6 and already thinkin of trading up as long as the dealership don't try to rape me on the trade-in. I can't wait for the first ride article. John B I like your writing better, so my vote is for you to go to Spain to test it.

09-10-2002, 01:51 PM	#23
ZR-7 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 119	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback WTF? "The upshot is digital precision with analog feel, and smoother, less lurchy delivery than any motorcycle FI we've sampled here at MO." How would you know that if you haven't taken it for a spin? Philip '00 ZR-7 '02 B12S __________________ Philip \'00 Kawasaki ZR-7 \'02 Suzuki Bandit 1200S

09-10-2002, 02:05 PM	#24
DucButt Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 173	Re: Yamaha Faces Accusations of Weightism Are you related to "itchface"!?

09-10-2002, 02:12 PM	#25
johnnyb Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,597	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback cause we rode the R1 with the same thing and said so

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09-10-2002, 02:13 PM	#26
DucButt Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 173	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback Just when I thought I'd decided on my next bike (Gixxer 1000 for $8500, or Trumpet Daytona for $9000 - both new '02s from dealers) along comes the new R6. The less-horsepower R6 exceeds my performance needs, and it looks better than the aforementioned. What's a bike nut to do? I've got a check burning a hole in my pocket... this sickness really sucks...

09-10-2002, 02:30 PM	#27
sportbike_pilot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 729	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback Nice piece of work fellas. Thanks!

09-10-2002, 02:34 PM	#28
merv Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 170	Re: How fat are you Americans getting? Do you guys need better genetically modified hamburgers that make you lose weight? I would hate to think the only option left would be to buy a Harley with a wide fat-ass seat when the Japanese brands have to put a warning on the tank saying "In the interest of safety no rider to exceed 140lbs" along with "Remember to wear a helmet". If you are fat and dumb you are happy - right? Then the couch looks like a really good option. Cheers from NZ. p.s. how come your basketball team came two places after ours at the champs in Indianapolis?

09-10-2002, 02:40 PM	#29
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback > Yes, but the cure is hard to argue against. __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs

09-10-2002, 03:31 PM	#30
timaverage Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Re: 2003 Yamaha R6 Reader Feedback got to say that the thing looks great but is it really worth all the time, effort and $ to have the best of the new? i mean with the cf technology, the additional hp and stiffer frame will you really be any faster that your buddy that has last year's bike and is still a faster rider than you?