Adcruft removal
I removed some amount of text from the original advertisement version. Whoever unstubs this may want to review its text, there may be a couple more things from it that should be included. --Interiot 18:39, 12 December 2005 (UTC)
Merger from YFZ-R6
I'm adding the request to merge the content from Yamaha YFZ-R6 to here as the other article has proper information but it's named wrong and this article could use expanding. --Jhuuskon 14:23, 15 January 2006 (UTC)
I approve a merge. --Marc Lacoste 09:22, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
Competition
Including just the ZX6RR is a bit odd, as it also competes with the Suzuki GSX-R 600, the Honda 600RR, the Ducati 749, the Triumph Daytona 675, etc. In fact, it's misleading to only list one competitor and I'd prefer listing none rather than just 1.
Rritterson 21:10, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I removed the Ducati 749 from the competitor list as it's no longer made, and was always considerably more expensive than the R6.
I notice the info box now contains information that is presented in an easier to use format and linked, thus making the competition section redundant. I am removing it entirely.
Rritterson
Spec edits
I moved this discussion from my talk page to here:
10 october edits loose some information, and uses a lower information density for the specs. Is there is a reason? --Marc Lacoste 08:39, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
What shouldn't be disputed is the specification information I changed as it comes straight from the manufacturer's site (which I do reference). If certain info didn't get carried over, please feel free to add to it, but don't just blanket revert changes that do, in fact, supply the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Marc Lacoste's revert also changed facts like current MSRP, an updated image, updated facts about price comparison, and reliable sources WP:RS for everything (which the previous spec sheet did not have). Roguegeek 06:23, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
What are the difference between the 2006 and 2007 images? the 2006 was more detailed. And the dyno chart linked isn't rich in observed conditions. Apparently, at the rear wheel, after transmission loss, but who knows? I'd prefer the original engine spec. --Marc Lacoste 20:29, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
Re: Controversy
I'm moving this paragraph off the main article because it is written in a very informal style. If there's useful verifiable / non-original research content here, feel free to reword it and add it back to the article. This was posted at the end of the RPM/controversy section.
--Interiot 07:06, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Secondary sources
Please see WP:PSTS for a description of the types of sources. Also keep in mind this is a policy and not simply a guideline.
With this being the case, a manufacturer claimed spec can be overwritten with information from a secondary source. Thoughts? Roguegeek 00:14, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Dry Weight vs. Tested Weight
There seems to be some confusion as to the definition of Dry Weight. The Dry Weight as published by the manufacturer is a measure of weight with NO fluids whatsoever. Oil, fuel, lube, and coolant are not included. They arrive at this number by adding the weight of all the parts that constitute the machine in dealer delivered form.
Magazines often publish an as-tested weight which includes all fluids minus fuel. This may be a more useful metric, but it can not be considered a dry weight in the same way as reported by the manufacturer.
On the spec sheet for this page, the discrepancies are misleading. For the 03-05 we have the tested weight listed as the dry weight. For the other model years, it is manufacturer dry weight. Perhaps another row on the spec sheet for "Tank Empty Weight" would be appropriate? Fizzer82
Copyvio
This issued has not been addressed and will be deleted if no reason can be seen to keep an area that is a word for word copyright violation.--71.37.137.109 (talk) 04:12, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
I presume the above commenter is referring to the top section "Yamaha YRF R6 (2008)" which is a word-for-word plagiarism of http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelfeatures/8/0/features.aspx. I am removing this section due to copyright violation.
Rritterson (talk) 03:56, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Most likely deliberate
I'd just like to add that the Yamaha was most likely acutely aware of the overstated RPM gauge. Why? Well an ECU can't just be 'wrong' on which RPM the bike is at. It has to know the engine position to within a fraction of a cycle to correctly inject fuel and spark etc. It cannot simply inaccurate or the bike would not run. So if the bike knows exactly how fast its turning, why isn't it indicated correctly (or within a reasonable range)? Well it should be quite clear that this is a manufactured inaccuracy (like a speedo). I am extremely critical because this is not a safety 'feature'. Rather it is essentially a lie which they used to market their bike with (17,500rpm redline). No doubt people buy their bikes with redline in mind, after all an extra coupe of thousand revs is useful overrun when changing gear would otherwise steal crucial time. Booksacool1 (talk) 12:
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