Yamaha R1
200 hp, 998 cc, 199 kg2015 - 2016
Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 182 kg2006 - 2007
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R1Yamaha R6
Displacement998 cc599 cc
Max power200 hp (@13 500 RPM)133 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque112 Nm (@11 500 RPM)68 Nm (@12 000 RPM)
Redline14 500 RPM16 200 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.00:112.80:1
Oil capacity3.90 litre3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore79.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore45.0 mm
Weight to power1.00 kg/hp1.37 kg/hp
Power to weight1005 hp/Ton730 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R1Yamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6342.073
Final drive2.5622.813
1. gear2.6 (161 km/h)2.583 (128 km/h)
2. gear2.176 (192 km/h)2.0 (165 km/h)
3. gear1.824 (229 km/h)1.667 (198 km/h)
4. gear1.579 (265 km/h)1.444 (228 km/h)
5. gear1.381 (303 km/h)1.286 (256 km/h)
6. gear1.25 (335 km/h)1.15 (287 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R1Yamaha R6
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travelTelescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, (link suspension), 120.00 mm travelSwingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6