Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Honda CBR 600
100 hp, 599 cc, 454 lbs1991 - 1994
EngineYamaha R6Honda CBR 600
Displacement599 cc599 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)100 hp (@12 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)46 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM13 250 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:111.60:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.03 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010w40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm65.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm45.2 mm
Throttle bore34.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp4.54 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs550 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Honda CBR 600
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type530
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.864
Final drive2.8132.866
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.9285 (62 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)2.0625 (88 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.5882 (114 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.3684 (132 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.2 (151 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.0869 (166 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda CBR 600
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxSteel cradle frame
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel41mm fork, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelMonoshock, 4.29 in travel