I must say, with clean oil flowing through the Six and just over 1000 miles on the clock I’m finally able to explore the north end of the tach—the area where all hell breaks loose.
OK, so I’ll admit the R6 isn’t the most comfortable mount, the bars buzz at certain freeway speeds and lock-to-lock maneuvering in traffic can be cumbersome with the low clip-ons and high tank.
Yet, despite these small gripes, the minute you let it rip, all is forgotten. There are few bikes as rewarding as the R6 on a nice canyon road—get it right and you’ll feel like Rossi. Though serious power doesn’t build until 9,000, keep the tach above that and you’ll make tracks. Simply put, the intake howl and upper-end power paired with its quick turn-in makes repeating favorite twisty sections a must. I often find myself turning around and hitting favorite sections 5 or 6 times in a row just to throw this featherweight through the corners and hear it rip on the exits.
Yesterday I took a quick spin up through the canyons and it was nothing short of amazing. The weather was great, the roads were clear and the R6 was a willing partner. Stay tuned, the modding has just begun.
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