Street Motorcycles
As a bellwether of class performance, the R6 demonstrates the Supersport field’s potency.
Compared to the other Japanese 600s, the Tuning Fork machine has a much racier seating position.
Its weight-forward stance is due in part to a taller seat and low-mounted clip-ons which make the rider feel like they’re sitting atop the front tire. It’s hard-edged and in stark contrast to the more friendly set-ups of many of the others. While the R6’s ergos are designed for fast laps it was clear the cockpit isn’t for everyone—especially shorter riders like Dunstan.
“I couldn’t get a good feel for it,” she says. “Especially the big tank, too. That big tank is hard for me to move around on. For a smaller person, ergonomics play a huge role on how enjoyable a track bike is.”
However if you’re of average and above size, or a more experienced track rider, you’ll be right at home aboard the R6 says Pridmore:
“I immediately got up to speed on it quickly. All the power in it is so useable. I loved every part of the R6. When I had to do my Superpole lap on it, the lap was very easy and it was a lap where I just let the bike do a lot of the work.”
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