that price is OK for a nice all stock example.
The YZF has fairly upright ergos, a reasonably low seat, and a very smooth power delivery. The YZF600 actually has more torque and HP below 9,000rpm than any R6.
For a 600 its very easy to ride and as it was built over a 10 year range with no real modifications (13 year total model run) finding parts is a breeze.
No real issues with the YZF beyond the usual dirty carbs and odd tire sizes.
The upside is that the YZF is a great all around sportbike that you won't soon grow out of.
The downside to the YZF is that even when new it was a bit underpowered and overweight for the 600 class. It takes quite a bit of work to use as a serious trackday bike, but once done it is rock solid and extremely reliable.
Personally I never understood the big deal about starting on a full sized bikes. It only goes as fast as you twist it and it has much better brakes and suspension than most if not all the smaller bikes.
The YZF has fairly upright ergos, a reasonably low seat, and a very smooth power delivery. The YZF600 actually has more torque and HP below 9,000rpm than any R6.
For a 600 its very easy to ride and as it was built over a 10 year range with no real modifications (13 year total model run) finding parts is a breeze.
No real issues with the YZF beyond the usual dirty carbs and odd tire sizes.
The upside is that the YZF is a great all around sportbike that you won't soon grow out of.
The downside to the YZF is that even when new it was a bit underpowered and overweight for the 600 class. It takes quite a bit of work to use as a serious trackday bike, but once done it is rock solid and extremely reliable.
Personally I never understood the big deal about starting on a full sized bikes. It only goes as fast as you twist it and it has much better brakes and suspension than most if not all the smaller bikes.
