2009 R6S Raven

I picked it up on the 29th of August, just ahead of the long weekend. Loving it so far.

The Engine is one of the smoothest ever and practically dominated the 600 scene through its 03-05 run. It still runs strong and is quick off the stop lights.



0-60 is perfectly achievable in under 3 seconds. ...Transmission is butter smooth and shifting produces a nice satisfying click. I did experience some clunky downshifts but that seems to come and go.

Brakes are very impressive and keep me out of trouble.

But what's most impressive is the handling. The bike begs to be leaned and thrown into corners. The handling is the selling point on this one. It's just amazing and intuitive.

I'm 5'10" and this bike fits me perfectly well. Easy for me to have both feet flat on the ground (if you care for that sort of thing) with room to spare.

Ergonomics are better than most other sports bikes (with the exclusion of the 07+ CBR600RR which is comfier).

To top it off, this one's quit a looker as well. I actually prefer the looks of this one to the current model R6. I could lose the exhaust though (which is an easy enough fix with an Akrapovic slip-on).
Fit and finish are of a quality that appears better than the other Japanese manufacturers.

Overall, I think it was a steal at $8,499. I absolutely love it. Read Full Review

schooling on the r6s

the R6s is the 03-05 R6R for you newbies also yamaha kept building this body style due to the following it has by the yamaha community... it is and always will be the best R6 ever built........... Read Full Review

09 R6S

Picked mine up at the end of the summer last year and can't get enough of it. Smooth clutch, very light, and the power is deffinatly there when you want it. I went in to buy a GSX and walked out with the R6s. I have rode with the regular R6 and have no problems what so ever keeping up with them. ... Over all a great bike. Wouldn't recommend for a first bike though. Read Full Review

2009 Yamaha YZF R6S

my first bike first time rider and this bike is amazing so rider friendly gives you alot of feedback on what it likes and dont likes super light 600 bike with a great style no wonder yamaha is still keeping it around! very stong motor after 5-6k into it wond up till redline 15500 with a awesome scre...am! very comfortable im only 5'6 130lbs and i can touch ground pertty well great breaks easy to controll really recomend this 600 sport bike! Read Full Review

09 r6s

Bought one on Feb 8th of 09. Dealers will sell cheap since the market is so low. Paid $8,000.00 on the road. I only put on 135 miles so far. Added a slip on pipe and a k&n air filter and It is faster then my friends 08 GSXR 600. Fun bike but needs a gear inticator. Over all a great bike f...or the money. Read Full Review