Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
Ducati 959 Panigale (US)
157 hp, 955 cc, 195 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Ducati 959 Panigale (US)
Engine codeSuperquadro
Displacement599 cc955 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)157 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)107 Nm (@9 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression13.10:112.50:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm100.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm60.8 mm
Weight to power1.54 kg/hp1.24 kg/hp
Power to weight650 hp/Ton805 hp/Ton
Battery typeYTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Ducati 959 Panigale (US)
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.77
Final drive2.8132.867
1. gear2.583 (126 km/h)2.467 (112 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (163 km/h)1.875 (148 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (195 km/h)1.5 (184 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (226 km/h)1.25 (221 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (253 km/h)1.09 (254 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (283 km/h)0.958 (289 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Ducati 959 Panigale (US)
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxMonocoque Aluminium
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travelFully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.120.00 mm travelFully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum double-sided swingarm, 130.00 mm travel