99 R6?

Hey guys. I got a couple questions about a bike I might buy. What do yall think about the 99 R6? Will I be disapointed with the power of it compared to the newer 600's? Also, it has 8K miles on it and the guy is asking 3,000$. I havent seen it yet, but he says it is in good condition and has no scratches on it. Is that a fair price for the year and the miles? Its seems ok to me.

That will be a great bike! Plus that's a great price as long as its in good condition. Really low miles as well!

I guess the guy hasn't been able to ride because he was in jail for a while, and now that he's out, he doesn't have a lisence so he has no need for the bike. Is the 99 model fuel injected or does it have a carb? I really know nothing about the 99's.

That I can't tell you 100%.... A R6 guy will be able to tell you... somebody like DL!

By this spec sheet... (http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcyam/mcphotos/r6v600r.jpg) it appears to be carbeurated Nice price though!

If this is your first bike then the 99 is an EXCELLENT CHOICE!!! In 2003 and 2004 yami really made some excellent performance upgrades and fuel injection. 2003 was the new style change and had some issues so the 04+ is the one to go with. The 03+ is a horsepower house and may be a little bit too much if it's your first bike, however if you have a solid head on your shoulders then it's all good.

Is there really that big of a differance between the 99 and say...an 06? I've ridden an 06 gsxr 600 a handfull of times and I'm worried that I will be disapointed with the "get up and go" of the older 99 r6. But like you've said, for a first bike, I'm sure it will be fast enough.

Is there really that big of a differance between the 99 and say...an 06? I've ridden an 06 gsxr 600 a handfull of times and I'm worried that I will be disapointed with the "get up and go" of the older 99 r6. But like you've said, for a first bike, I'm sure it will be fast enough. There's a BIG difference in performance between the 99 and 06. If you've been riding an 06, then you will be disappointed in the 99 :sorry: to say. If it is your first bike then the 99 is still a great choice for you to learn how to ride.

There's a BIG difference in performance between the 99 and 06. If you've been riding an 06, then you will be disappointed in the 99 :sorry: to say. If it is your first bike then the 99 is still a great choice for you to learn how to ride. Well......that sux:nonod:. I was hoping there wasn't such a big difference. Oh well, I can't afford anything better, so the 99 R6 will have to do for a few years. Maybe one day it will be my stunt bike if I ever get somthing new.:wink:

Well......that sux:nonod:. I was hoping there wasn't such a big difference. Oh well, I can't afford anything better, so the 99 R6 will have to do for a few years. Maybe one day it will be my stunt bike if I ever get somthing new.:wink: That's true, and in all honesty it's a great decision:dthumb:

Depends if you are going racing or riding on the streets. On the test I read, the 05 has nothing below 6,000 rpm, so not much fun on the streets. I assume the 06 is the same. Before 1999, all the 600's were streetbikes first, and racers second. The R6 changed all that, and the other manufacturers soon followed. And carbed bikes are just as good, if not better than fuel injected.

Depends if you are going racing or riding on the streets. On the test I read, the 05 has nothing below 6,000 rpm, so not much fun on the streets. I assume the 06 is the same. Before 1999, all the 600's were streetbikes first, and racers second. The R6 changed all that, and the other manufacturers soon followed. And carbed bikes are just as good, if not better than fuel injected. I never had any problems out of my carb'd SV, but the new fuel injection is so much nicer on my new bike.

The only thing I don't like about carbs is rejeting after mods. I delt with rejeting the carb on my fourwheeler after I put a pipe and filter on it. I'm guessing that a street bike carb is going to be a little more complicated. I'm still going to get the bike though....if all goes planned.

if you have the right tools it isn' too bad, but trying to sync 4 carbs is a living hell

Depends if you are going racing or riding on the streets. On the test I read, the 05 has nothing below 6,000 rpm, so not much fun on the streets. I assume the 06 is the same. Before 1999, all the 600's were streetbikes first, and racers second. The R6 changed all that, and the other manufacturers soon followed. And carbed bikes are just as good, if not better than fuel injected. True dat NW. Too many of these bikes are way too much for great street riders.... luckly the manufactures have identified this and create the less racer versions of most.

Well......the bike ended up being the non R6 yzf. I didn't really like it so I decided not to buy it. So I'm still bikeless. On the plus side, I sold my atv for 3400 bucks so I've got about 4500$ to play with.

save alittle more and get an 03 & up, INJECTION IS NICE! I have a 2000, no problems love it, wish it was injected tho, my 02 & 04 r1's are, seems throttle response is alot better with an injected bike also. you wont be dissapointed with any year R6 you can throw that little thing around anywhere!

Depends if you are going racing or riding on the streets. On the test I read, the 05 has nothing below 6,000 rpm, so not much fun on the streets. I assume the 06 is the same. Before 1999, all the 600's were streetbikes first, and racers second. The R6 changed all that, and the other manufacturers soon followed. And carbed bikes are just as good, if not better than fuel injected. Find me a 600 that has anything below 6K and I'll give you a cookie. 600's live in the high RPM's and 6K is a low cruising RPM. Between 7 and 9K is decent for just cruising.

Well......the bike ended up being the non R6 yzf. I didn't really like it so I decided not to buy it. So I'm still bikeless. On the plus side, I sold my atv for 3400 bucks so I've got about 4500$ to play with. 4,500 is a good down payment for a 03+ anything. You could drop that on a bike and get a loan for 1,500 and get a killer bike with mods. Not everyone can start on a 600, but I did. A brand new '04 R6 to be exact. And I did fine. But even a '02 R6 would be good. FYI. Everyone and their mom rides a GSXR.

A buddy that I ride with has an 05 R6. He says he wants to mod it out as much as possible. Says he wants to get 150+ hp. Is that even possible?

A buddy that I ride with has an 05 R6. He says he wants to mod it out as much as possible. Says he wants to get 150+ hp. Is that even possible? Unless he's a millionare, no. Not even close. Heavily modded, he'll be lucky to see 130. And that's HEAVILY MODDED. Serious engine work, the nines.

I thought not. I read some reviews on the 06 1000cc bikes and if I remember correctly the kawasaki boasted the most hp at 160+ hp

I thought not. I read some reviews on the 06 1000cc bikes and if I remember correctly the kawasaki boasted the most hp at 160+ hp I saw one dyno at 168.

I saw one dyno at 168. I wonder what thats like!:yikes:

I wonder what thats like!:yikes: Certain death. It was modded pretty heavy too.

Certain death. It was modded pretty heavy too. Have you ever ridden a 1000cc bike? Are they really that rediculously fast?

Have you ever ridden a 1000cc bike? Are they really that rediculously fast? I rode my friend's '04 GSXR 1K and I got a ticket for doing 21 over on it. I never really opened one up to answer your question, but I'm sure I could handle one...after months of riding one. They are rediculously fast!

I've been riding a 650sv for almost two years now and I am bored with it. Proly in a week or two gonna buy a new one and I am pretty convinced I want an sv1000 cause I really like the way it handles. I hope it doesnt bore me after a year or two!

You will get bored with anything after a year or so.

You will get bored with anything after a year or so. I've had my 92 for 3 years. I'm not bored but I want a new bike.