Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Yamaha R1
200 hp, 998 cc, 199 kg2015 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Displacement600 cc998 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)200 hp (@13 500 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)112 Nm (@11 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM14 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:113.00:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre3.90 litre
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 power1.50 kg/hp1.00 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton1005 hp/Ton
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 (110 km/h)2.6 (161 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.176 (192 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.824 (229 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.579 (265 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.381 (303 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)1.25 (335 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Frame typeDiamondAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperSwingarm, (link suspension), 120.00 mm travel