Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
Honda Gold Wing
126 hp, 1833 cc, 844 lbs2018 - 2020
EngineYamaha R6Honda Gold Wing
Displacement599 cc1833 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)126 hp (@550 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)125 lb ft (@4 500 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM6 500 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM730 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC Flat-6
Compression12.80:110.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart4.16 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40SAE 10W30
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1624
Bore67.0 mm73.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm73.0 mm
Weight to power3.02 lbs/hp6.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight828 hp/2500lbs373 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10SGYZ20L 12V 20Ah (10HR)
GearboxYamaha R6Honda Gold Wing
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainShaft
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.795
Final drive2.8132.615
1. gear2.583 (79 mph)2.2 (46 mph)
2. gear2.0 (102 mph)1.416 (71 mph)
3. gear1.667 (123 mph)1.035 (98 mph)
4. gear1.444 (142 mph)0.82 (124 mph)
5. gear1.286 (159 mph)0.666 (153 mph)
6. gear1.15 (178 mph)0.521 (195 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda Gold Wing
Frame typeDiamondAluminum diamond frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6