Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
Yamaha R1
170 hp, 998 cc, 428 lbs2004
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Displacement599 cc998 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)170 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM13 500 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:112.40:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.60 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm53.6 mm
Weight to power3.02 lbs/hp2.52 lbs/hp
Power to weight828 hp/2500lbs993 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.512
Final drive2.8132.647
1. gear2.583 (79 mph)2.533 (97 mph)
2. gear2.0 (102 mph)2.063 (119 mph)
3. gear1.667 (123 mph)1.762 (139 mph)
4. gear1.444 (142 mph)1.522 (161 mph)
5. gear1.286 (159 mph)1.364 (180 mph)
6. gear1.15 (178 mph)1.269 (194 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R1
Frame typeDiamondDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelTelescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travelSwingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6