Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Honda VFR800
110 hp, 781 cc2002 - 2009
EngineYamaha R6Honda VFR800
Displacement600 cc781 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)110 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM11 750 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression12.40:111.60:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm72.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm48.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Honda VFR800
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.939
Final drive3.02.687
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.846 (58 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)2.062 (81 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.578 (106 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.291 (129 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.111 (150 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)0.965 (172 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda VFR800
Frame typeDiamondAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel41mm fork, 3.94 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperMonoshock, 4.72 in travel