Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Honda VFR1200F
170 hp, 1237 cc, 589 lbs2016
EngineYamaha R6Honda VFR1200F
Displacement600 cc1237 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)170 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)95 lb ft (@8 750 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM10 000 RPM
Idling speed1 150 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC V4
Compression12.40:112.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W30
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK IMR9E-9HES, DESNO VUH27ES
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm81.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm60.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp3.46 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs722 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Honda VFR1200F
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.738
Final drive3.02.545
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.6 (65 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.736 (97 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.363 (124 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.16 (146 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.032 (165 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)0.939 (181 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda VFR1200F
Frame typeDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel43 mm telescopic fork
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperPro-link