Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Ducati 1299 Panigale S
205 hp, 1285 cc, 419 lbs2016
EngineYamaha R6Ducati 1299 Panigale S
Displacement600 cc1285 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)205 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)106 lb ft (@8 750 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM12 000 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.40:112.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.50 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK MAR9A-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore65.5 mm116.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm60.8 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm67.5 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp2.04 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs1223 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Ducati 1299 Panigale S
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.6
Final drive3.01.766
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.466 (81 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.875 (106 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.5 (133 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.25 (160 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.09 (183 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)0.958 (208 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Ducati 1299 Panigale S
Frame typeDiamondMonocoque Aluminium
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelÖhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment, 120mm wheel travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit, Aluminium single-sided swingarm, 130mm wheel travel