Sport Rider Photos
Although we wouldn't exactly call them fade-prone, the R6's brake discs are now thicker for better heat management; on the street the brakes do require a smidge more warm-up before they work effectively. Stiffer fork springs help control the chassis better at speed, but compliance on really rough street pavement is compromised.
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Sharp End Of The Stick