Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Yamaha R1
182 hp, 998 cc, 454 lbs2012 - 2014
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Displacement600 cc998 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)182 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)84 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM13 750 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:112.70:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.69 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40YAMALUBE 4, 10W-40, 20W-50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK LMAR9E-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm78.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm52.2 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp2.50 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs1001 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.512
Final drive3.02.765
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.533 (97 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)2.063 (120 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.762 (140 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.522 (162 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.364 (181 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.269 (194 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Frame typeDiamondDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel43mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperMonoshock, 4.72 in travel