Hey all, Im riding a 2006 R6 which geometry wise is the same as 06-15 model year R6. Im mid to top of the I pack in terms of pace and was wondering if anyone is using aftermarket rearsets with this bike? I feel like the stock rearsets are pretty agressive and was wondering if its worth investing in an aftermarket set... if anyone has a set, can you comment on how much further back/up they sit and if it was a worthwhile investment? Thanks in advance.
Unless you're on a very tight budget rearsets are definitely worth the investment. Much tougher and easier to replace individual parts. I've been riding a 2007 R6 for quite a while. I'm 6'3" tall and spent a lot of time researching this and trying various sets out. The R6 has one of the more aggressive riding positions. No matter what rearsets you get they won't change the position much. Woodcraft: If you want less aggressive don't bother. They are excellent but they move the position up and back noticeably. I rode with them for about half a season before giving up on them. Way to uncomfortable. Vortex: The most adjustable but also the easiest to bend in my experience. Even at the lowest setting they were still pretty high but better than the stock stuff and much better than Woodcraft. Attack: These are the ones I settled on. Good adjustability, tough, and good aggressive grip on the pegs. I had some trouble getting the Attack shift rod mated to my quickshifter rod and wound up using the stock shift lever. I also had to shorten the rear brake hose leading from the cylinder to the reservoir. Can't comment on other brands. Hope this helps!
