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GeeKay · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1414 Location: West Yorkshire

styling apart, what are the fundamental differences between the 2?

Don't get excited 2Bims - asking on behalf of a mate Very Happy

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Bimota SB6 and SB6R road bikes.
Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 rural cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica (with a difference).
Too many projects...............

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 4918

me? Get excited? I'd have to change my medication first......good to see youre still out there...helping out Bimota related issues.........and whats the XR11 thingie added to the bottom of your bikes? Suzi 500cc 2-stroke thingie?

GeeKay · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1414 Location: West Yorkshire

XR11/73? Thats a Suzuki GT750 motor in a GSX-R400 frame.
My next track bike.
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Bimota SB6 and SB6R road bikes.
Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 rural cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica (with a difference).
Too many projects...............

Evilchicken0 · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2696 Location: London

The R has ram air which goes under ghe fuel tank - ram air makes the airbox bigger so there's about 8 to 10 bhp more. The saddle is softer. It uses a single 12v battery. The swingarm is a bit stiffer. The forks have rebound as standard whereas the 6 it was an option. The original clocks stop working so you'll need to replace them (possibly with Koso)

The downside is the Antera wheels are heavy, the 6 Mk1 uses dymag style, and some 6 mk 2 use Macheisini. The 6 uses a speedo drive so it's harder to find lightweight wheels. Single piece fairing can be a pain to take off all ghe time

6R is a good update, 6 is prettier
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GeeKay · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1414 Location: West Yorkshire

Thanks for that EC - very comprehensive overview.
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Bimota SB6 and SB6R road bikes.
Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 rural cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica (with a difference).
Too many projects...............

brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 2405 Location: QLD, Australia

Yes, the 6r is probably a better bike all around... but it's hard to go past the looks of the 6 Cool

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Current rides - '99 Bimota DB4, '96 Bimota SB6, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250,

stockcar · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:31 pm Post subject:

6R has more timeless looks IMO, 6 is more a child of its time......

brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 2405 Location: QLD, Australia

vort28 · Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 1781 Location: Northwest , UK

Oh this could roll on and on!!!

I'm with you Brian !! 6 is the beautiful sister , 6R well , I'll leave it there !!

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and probably upto your mate GK which bike he prefers .

Don't think there is a whole lot of difference performance wise, 6R might be slightly easier to work on, but then I never had an issue removing the one piece SB6 fairing. Yes there is a knack to it, as with the 45degree twist whilst slotting/rotating/sliding forward the seat/tank unit over the SB6 exhausts, but not rocket science to work out. All part of the Bimota ownership bonding process.

brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 2405 Location: QLD, Australia

Yeah I never have too much trouble with the 6 bodywork either. Took me a while to work out that you have to spread the lower supports on the seat/ tank unit and then pull up and back and 'do the twist' around the mufflers.

It's worth a little pain to have those looks Wink

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Current rides - '99 Bimota DB4, '96 Bimota SB6, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250,