Hi!
I am reading the latest Performance Bikes magazine which has a big
article on the newest R6 and the previous models.
I am currently looking to buy a 02 model R6 but got a little stomach ache when i read the magazine.
It actually sais that the 01 model R6 has 96 bhp, and the 99 model has 99 bhp.
And the 1/4 mile: 99 mod = 11,15 sek, 01 mod = 11.75.
Not that it makes a BIG difference but i just want a faster bike when i buy a newer bike... So is it actually true?
Top speed of 99 mod is 164 mph, and 01 has 158 mph..?
And then they have a big comparison with 58 bikes on the Performance Bikes
test track. The 02 model (which i am currently wanting) ended up on 42nd place. 99 mod. finished on 51.st though (but that was on wet track) 15 sec. behind 02 model.
They add comments on the right side of the page on each bike, and about the 02 model it sais: "Surprisingly slow" and "Here`s that 2002 mod R6 underperforming on the track)
Should be noted that the most of the other bikes that has better times then the 02 R6 is either newer or has more ccm (like the 93 mod Fireblade)
My good old VFR 400R 92 model timed in 10 seconds behind the 99 mod (wet)
that was also a bit of a shocker..
So what do you guys think..? Has any of you tried the 99 mod vs the 01/02?
I have tried a 99 model and a 00 model but couldn`t tell any difference.
I am really wanting a 02 model with the red/white colours, love it.
Haven`t got the money for a newer one...
So speak up everyone.. Opinions?
