Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Honda CBR500R
47 hp, 471 cc, 196 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Honda CBR500R
Displacement600 cc471 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)47 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)42 Nm (@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 capacity3.40 litre3.00 litre
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 power1.50 kg/hp4.17 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton239 hp/Ton
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 (110 km/h)3.285 (57 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.105 (89 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.6 (117 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.3 (144 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.15 (162 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)1.043 (179 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda CBR500R
Frame typeDiamondSteel tube frame, stressed engine
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel41mm fork, 109.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil dampermono shock, 119.00 mm travel