When attempting to start the motorcycle when the engine is cold it will not start with a press and hold of the starter button. Once you release the starter button and try a 2nd or 3rd time it will start. This only happens when the engine is cold.
The worst 2016 Yamaha YZFR6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Yamaha YZFR6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motorcycle was driving roughly 70-80 MPH and loss control laying the motorcycle down ***salvage title pending*** 2016 r6
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Questions about the 2016 Yamaha YZFR6
Is the 2016 Yamaha YZFR6 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Yamaha YZFR6, fewer than a typical YZFR6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Yamaha YZFR6?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
No recalls on record.
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