Is Yamaha killing the R6?
Yamaha has killed the WR250R, VMAX, and most importantly, the iconic R6 from their 2021 lineup. This may come as a big surprise to many, but I can assure you that the legendary R6 will be missing from Yamaha’s 2021 lineup.
Why are they discontinuing Yamaha R6?
The news came first from Europe, that the Japanese brand would no longer make the Yamaha YZF-R6 for the European market because of the costs associated with Euro5 homologation, and because of the dwindling number of supersport models sold in the region each year.
Is the Yamaha R6 uncomfortable?
The only discomfort is sometimes in my shoulder area when riding long distances. I find it generally easy to support my weight on my R6 with my abs, lower back and obliques. On long trips highway trips I’m usually almost laying flat on the tank, my shoulder muscle just gets worn.
What will Yamaha replace R6 with?
MT-07
We can feel the emotion of the middleweight supersport lovers but here now comes a piece of good news. Yamaha is now working on a fully-faired supersport version of the MT-07 and the same, in all certainty, will replace the retired R6, according to a report on MCN.
How do you remove the seat on a Yamaha YZF600R?
YZF600R (1994 – 2007) Push the seat forward slightly, then lower the rear of the seat onto the motorcycle’s subframe. Push down on the rear of the seat until the seat lock mechanism clicks into place. Remove the ignition key from the seat lock.
Where is the seat lock on a 2006 Ford R6?
Push down on the rear of the seat until the seat lock mechanism clicks into place. Remove the ignition key from the seat lock. Insert the ignition key into the seat lock on the left side of the tail fairing. 2006 and newer R6 models place the seat lock under the tail fairing, near the left rear foot peg.
How do you remove a motorcycle seat from the subframe?
Twist the key clockwise to release the seat lock mechanism. Grasp the rear portion of the seat and lift it off of the motorcycle’s subframe. Pull the front of the seat away from the gas tank until the tab under the front of the seat is free of the subframe. Hold the seat over the subframe to reinstall it.