Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
KTM 690 Duke R
72 hp, 692 cc2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6KTM 690 Duke R
Displacement600 cc692 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)72 hp (@8 200 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)74 Nm (@6 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM9 000 RPM
Idling speed1 550 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Single
Compression12.40:112.70:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKinside, NGK LKAR9BI‐10, outside, NGK LMAR7DI‐10
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves164
Bore65.5 mm105.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm80.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm55.0 mm
Weight to power1.50 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6KTM 690 Duke R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type5/8 x 1/4” (520) X‐ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.194
Final drive3.02.5
1. gear2.846 (110 km/h)2.5 (77 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)1.75 (110 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.333 (145 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.095 (176 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)0.956 (202 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)0.869 (222 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6KTM 690 Duke R
Frame typeDiamondLattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelUSD FORK 4357 ROTA SPLIT
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper Pro‐Lever linkage