Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Yamaha MT-09
119 hp, 889 cc, 417 lbs2021 - 2022
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha MT-09
Engine codeCP3
Displacement600 cc889 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)119 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)68 lb ft (@7 000 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-3
Compression12.40:111.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore65.5 mm78.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm62.1 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm41.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp3.50 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs713 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha MT-09
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.955
Final drive3.0
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.571
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.947
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.619
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.381
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.19
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.037
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha MT-09
Frame typeDiamondAluminum Diamond Frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelKYB 41mm USD, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperKYB Monoshock, 4.80 in travel