Engine
Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension / Front 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.8 in
Height 43.1 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.1 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 2.75 qt
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Wet Weight*** 417 lb
Other
Main Jet Not Applicable
Main Air Jet Not Applicable
Jet Needle Not Applicable
Needle Jet Not Applicable
Pilot Air Jet 1 Not Applicable
Pilot Outlet Not Applicable
Pilot Jet Not Applicable
Primary Reduction Ratio 85/41 (2.073)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 45/16 (2.813)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear 31/12 (2.583)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear 32/16 (2.000)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear 30/18 (1.667)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear 26/18 (1.444)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear 27/21 (1.286)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear 23/20 (1.150)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
The Yamaha R6
The entry level of the YZF series, the R6 has the highest HP in its class plus the ability to rev the engine to 15000 RPM
