Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Displacement600 cc599 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:113.10:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm67.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp3.39 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs737 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.073
Final drive3.02.813
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.583 (78 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)2.0 (101 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.667 (121 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.444 (140 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.286 (157 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.15 (176 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Frame typeDiamondAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelUSD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper4.72 in travel