Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Yamaha R1
200 hp, 998 cc, 439 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Displacement600 cc998 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)200 hp (@13 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM14 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:113.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.69 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm79.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm45.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp2.19 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs1139 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.634
Final drive3.02.562
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.6 (100 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)2.176 (119 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.824 (142 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.579 (165 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.381 (188 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.25 (208 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Frame typeDiamondAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelTelescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperSwingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel