2001 Yamaha YZFR6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,392miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,392 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have the 2001 Yamaha r6 with 3600 miles on it and the battery has leaked all over the back of my bike causing my swing arm,chain,shock to get acid all over them.”
NHTSA complaint #10040867, filed 2003-09, 3,579 miles“Battery acid from sealed battery leaking onto vital components. Metal break down from acid contact. Parts affected- drive chain, swingarm, rear shock and linkage hold shock to swingarm.”
NHTSA complaint #10014486, filed 2003-04, 5,206 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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