Quick run thru of major differences:
1st gen(2001-2002): Starting point. Carbs were the big thing. I hate having to clean carbs, so this is a big turn off for me.
2nd gen(2003-2005): Fuel injection is introduced (win!), better engine output, nicer look, also inverted forks for the 2005
3rd gen(2006-2009): Sleak new design, increased engine output(I feel it went down, despite the numbers), slipper clutch(cool, but not necessary), and for the non-R6S models it had the cheap little Red-Bull-can-looking "pipe" (embarrassing), some issue with RPM displaying higher than it really was
4th gen(2010-now): goes back to 2nd gen engine output with 3rd gen body style, 520-Chain Conversion, haven't tested this one yet, but I hear good things
Yellow: 3rd Gen indostiker.com
Red: 1st Gen members.fortunecity.it
Black: 4th Gen www.sw-superbikes.co.uk
One of the great things about bikes is modification. People change for looks, performance or both. I'll be modifying(although it's already modified) a 2nd gen R6, from intake to exhaust and suspension. A few cosmetics as well because you can always tell a new rider by that ugly rear fender. Ups and downs of modification and how to install. Installation is fairly much the same on all of them.
I highly recommend some bike stands, tools and riding gear. Bike stands make winter storage or just general work a lot easier. Factory Yamaha tools work, but getting real tools from Sears makes it night and day. Riding gear to keep you safe, road rash is no fun and neither is spending money to fix the bike. Leather jackets are nice, but get real warm in traffic or hot days. Get some nice gloves, helmet and maybe a tinted visor.
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