Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Displacement599 cc599 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)47 lb ft (@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 capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
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 power3.02 lbs/hp3.39 lbs/hp
Power to weight828 hp/2500lbs737 hp/2500lbs
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 (79 mph)2.583 (78 mph)
2. gear2.0 (102 mph)2.0 (101 mph)
3. gear1.667 (123 mph)1.667 (121 mph)
4. gear1.444 (142 mph)1.444 (140 mph)
5. gear1.286 (159 mph)1.286 (157 mph)
6. gear1.15 (178 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 suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel4.72 in travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6