Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
Honda CB500F
46 hp, 471 cc, 190 kg2013 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Honda CB500F
Displacement599 cc471 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)46 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)43 Nm (@7 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM8 700 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression13.10:110.70:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre2.50 litre
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W30
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm66.0 mm
Weight to power1.54 kg/hp4.13 kg/hp
Power to weight650 hp/Ton242 hp/Ton
Battery typeYTZ10SFTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Honda CB500F
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 520V0 112 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0732.029
Final drive2.8132.733
1. gear2.583 (126 km/h)3.285 (56 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (163 km/h)2.105 (88 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (195 km/h)1.6 (115 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (226 km/h)1.3 (142 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (253 km/h)1.15 (160 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (283 km/h)1.043 (177 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda CB500F
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxSteel tubular diamond
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travel41mm fork, 122.00 mm travel
Rear susp.120.00 mm travelMonoshock, 105.00 mm travel