Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
1811 cc, 380 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Engine codeThunder Stroke 111
Displacement600 cc1811 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)138 Nm (@2 600 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM5 400 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4OHV V-twin
Compression12.40:19.50:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves16
Bore65.5 mm101.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm113.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm54.0 mm
Weight to power1.50 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainBelt
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.0
Final drive3.02.2
1. gear2.846 (110 km/h)4.27 (67 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.914 (99 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)2.164 (133 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.725 (167 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.474 (195 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)1.267 (227 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Frame typeDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelFork 46mm, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperMonoshock, 94.00 mm travel