I own a 2002 CBR 600 F4i silver/red and when I bought this bike I was told the R6 would wheelie better than the CBR. I have owned my bike for a month and so far I can wheelie better than my friend who has owned his R6 for a year.I have to say that this CBR is my second bike and I have no complaints. See ya BURN RUBBER NOT SOLES LOL