Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
Ducati Monster 659
52 hp, 659 cc, 410 lbs2013 - 2015
EngineYamaha R6Ducati Monster 659
Displacement599 cc659 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)52 hp (@8 250 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)33 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM9 500 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.80:110.20:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK DCPR8E
CoolingLiquidAir
Valves164
Bore67.0 mm88.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm54.2 mm
Throttle bore45.0 mm
Weight to power3.02 lbs/hp7.89 lbs/hp
Power to weight828 hp/2500lbs317 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Ducati Monster 659
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 520 V6, 108 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.848
Final drive2.8133.0
1. gear2.583 (79 mph)2.461 (51 mph)
2. gear2.0 (102 mph)1.666 (75 mph)
3. gear1.667 (123 mph)1.333 (94 mph)
4. gear1.444 (142 mph)1.13 (111 mph)
5. gear1.286 (159 mph)1.0 (125 mph)
6. gear1.15 (178 mph)0.923 (135 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Ducati Monster 659
Frame typeDiamondSteel trellis
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelShowa 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travelSachs monoshock, 5.83 in travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6