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Used Bike Guide 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6

At a quick glance, nothing really stands out about the 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6. The silhouette is instantly familiar as it is basically the same as every other R6 since the model was launched in 1999, and the paint schemes aren't particularly eye-catching either… well, unless you are viewing the limited edition R46 model, which is generally best not studied too closely for fear of damaging your retinas. But look a little closer and you will start to notice the small but important details that make this generation unique.

First on the list are the R6's forks, which in this year changed from the previous generation's right-way-up items to inverted units. And they are equipped with radial brake calipers, replacing the conventionallymounted units on the older model with larger discs and even a radial master cylinder

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