Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
BMW R 1200 R
125 hp, 1170 cc, 509 lbs2016
EngineYamaha R6BMW R 1200 R
Displacement600 cc1170 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)125 hp (@7 750 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)92 lb ft (@6 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM9 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Flat-2
Compression12.40:112.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W405W40, Advantec Ultimate 5W40,
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK LMAR8D-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore65.5 mm101.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm73.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm52.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp4.07 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs613 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4AGM 12V 12Ah
GearboxYamaha R6BMW R 1200 R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.65
Final drive3.02.818
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.438 (58 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.714 (83 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.296 (110 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.059 (135 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)0.943 (152 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)0.848 (168 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6BMW R 1200 R
Frame typeDiamondTubular steel frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel45mm USD fork, 5.51 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperSingle-sided aluminium paralever swingarm, 5.51 in travel