Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Yamaha R1
170 hp, 998 cc, 194 kg2004
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Displacement600 cc998 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)170 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)107 Nm (@10 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM13 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:112.40:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre3.80 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm77.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm53.6 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.50 kg/hp1.14 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton876 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.512
Final drive3.02.647
1. gear2.846 (110 km/h)2.533 (156 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.063 (192 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.762 (224 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.522 (260 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.364 (290 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)1.269 (312 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Frame typeDiamondDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperSwingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper