Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
BMW R 1200 R
125 hp, 1170 cc, 231 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6BMW R 1200 R
Displacement600 cc1170 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)125 hp (@7 750 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)125 Nm (@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 capacity3.40 litre4.00 litre
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 power1.50 kg/hp1.85 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton541 hp/Ton
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 (110 km/h)2.438 (94 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)1.714 (134 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.296 (177 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.059 (217 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)0.943 (244 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)0.848 (271 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6BMW R 1200 R
Frame typeDiamondTubular steel frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel45mm USD fork, 140.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperSingle-sided aluminium paralever swingarm, 140.00 mm travel