Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 182 kg2006 - 2007
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Displacement599 cc599 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque68 Nm (@12 000 RPM)65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:113.10:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm42.5 mm
Weight to power1.37 kg/hp1.54 kg/hp
Power to weight730 hp/Ton650 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10SYTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0732.073
Final drive2.8132.813
1. gear2.583 (128 km/h)2.583 (126 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (165 km/h)2.0 (163 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (198 km/h)1.667 (195 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (228 km/h)1.444 (226 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (256 km/h)1.286 (253 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (287 km/h)1.15 (283 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Frame typeDiamondAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelUSD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travel120.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6