Yamaha Experts 2005 R6?

[Sqzeplay74]

I'm looking for feedback on picking up a 2005 R6 as a race bike as an amature for Loudon.... I'm all ears, its got Ohlins front and rear 25mil kit front. Are these good/bad?
Is there a huge difference between say 05 and an 07?

Thanks

T.H.

[mell0]

not too too much difference. The 05 was the best of the 2nd gens. A bit more power than the 03/04s, better brakes, and inverted forks. Here's a sweet page that lets you compare everything between the years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_R6

I used to have an 05 R6 and loved it. It fit my body better than any bike I've rode/sat on. It felt like I was one with the bike. If I were planning on racing/doing track days I would have definitely kept it.

[RyanNicholson]

It'll hold its own in the AM class. Giacamaro (sp?) ran his 2nd gen for years with great success as an EX. The 07s were certainly a step up in the geometry department but theres nothing wrong with an 05. I got my R6S down to a 15.0, and SG set a record back in the day on an 03. If I were to choose I'd buy an 08+ but I wouldn't worry about it if the 05 fits your budget.

I ran 15/49 for gearing if I remember correctly.

[Sqzeplay74]

Nice link, interesting how close every year really are.

[Sqzeplay74]

It'll hold its own in the AM class. Giacamaro (sp?) ran his 2nd gen for years with great success as an EX. The 07s were certainly a step up in the geometry department but theres nothing wrong with an 05. I got my R6S down to a 15.0, and SG set a record back in the day on an 03. If I were to choose I'd buy an 08+ but I wouldn't worry about it if the 05 fits your budget.

I ran 15/49 for gearing if I remember correctly.

Thanks Ryan, It doesnt' look good, the guy selling it hasn't answered any emails so I guess I will keep looking.