Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Honda CBR500R
47 hp, 471 cc, 432 lbs2016
EngineYamaha R6Honda CBR500R
Displacement600 cc471 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)47 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)30 lb ft (@7 000 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM8 800 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.40:110.70:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK CPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore65.5 mm67.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm66.8 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm34.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp9.19 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs271 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4FTZ10S, TYZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Honda CBR500R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.029
Final drive3.02.733
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)3.285 (35 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)2.105 (55 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.6 (73 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.3 (89 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.15 (101 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.043 (111 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda CBR500R
Frame typeDiamondSteel tube frame, stressed engine
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel41mm fork, 4.29 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil dampermono shock, 4.69 in travel