Dear all,
Through HME-S, the following news was brought to our attention:
You will find attached a copy of the letter being sent to all of Yamaha's American R6 customers following the public realization that Yamaha seems to have falsified the marketing (not to mention the bike) when launching the 2006 R6. It seems that a stock bike will not rev higher than 16,000, however the "erroneous tachometer" will indicate 17,500 RPM.
Yamaha Motor US's attorneys have forced an offer to buy-back units from any dissatisfied customers who presumably may have been influenced to purchase through false advertising.
"...no affect whatsoever on the performance of the motorcycle."? 1500 RPM? Yeah, right.
No news on Yamaha's Canadian response yet.
If anyone hears any news in Europe, please let us know.
Please distribute as you see fit:
Re: 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 Motorcycle RPM Limit
Dear Customer:
Yamaha introduced and marketed the new 2006 YZF-R6 motorcycle with a red line limit of 17,500 RPM, as indicated on the tachometer. After testing production units, we have determined that the actual red line limit is approximately 16,000 RPM resulting in a tachometer error of roughly 9%. This has no affect whatsoever on the performance of the motorcycle.
We are extremely confident that, despite this error, the R6 will more than satisfy you in every way. However, if you are not satisfied with your motorcycle because of this discrepancy, we will repurchase it and will reimburse you the entire purchase price, including any setup fees, taxes or interest that you have paid in connection with your purchase of this motorcycle.
If you choose to have your 2006 YZF-R6 repurchased, please check where indicated below, sign this letter and return it to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Attn.: 2006 YZF-R6 Buyback, 6555 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630 in the stamped envelope provided. Yamaha must receive this letter indicating this choice by March 15, 2006, or we will assume that you have decided to keep and enjoy your motorcycle.
Our goal is to ensure your satisfaction, both now and in the future. We would like to sincerely apologize for this error and any inconvenience it may have caused you, and also to thank you for your continued support of Yamaha.
Best Regards.
Dennis McNeal
Vice President
Motorcycle Operations
Yamaha Motor Corp
I would like Yamaha Motor U.S. to repurchase the 2006 YZF-R6 that I recently purchased.
Acknowledged and agreed:
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