While checking out the bike around the block after receipt from the dealer, I decelerated to make the first turn. The throttle stuck, and while leaning over for the turn, the rear wheel powered the motorcycle around and threw me to the pavement and the vehicle into the ditch. Upon crashing and lying on it's side, the engine and rear wheel were racing at an elevated speed. I turned the kill switch on and stopped the engine. Upon recent return to the garage, I verified that the throttle was sticky, and does not spring back easily.
The worst 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Wheels
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
- Risk
- If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Recall number 14V644000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 1
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What 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 yamaha yzfr6 motorcycle. The contact stated that while in mode six, the traction control failed to operate. The contact was attempting to exit a residential driveway when the motorcycle abruptly made a complete turn and slammed into the ground. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed of the incident. The motorcycle was towed to a repair facility but had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 19.
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Questions about the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6
Is the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6, fewer than a typical YZFR6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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