Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Honda CBR1100XX
164 hp, 1137 cc, 562 lbs1996 - 2001
EngineYamaha R6Honda CBR1100XX
Displacement599 cc1137 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)164 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)91 lb ft (@7 250 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 800 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:111.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart4.35 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EHIX-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm79.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm58.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp3.43 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs729 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Honda CBR1100XX
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.571
Final drive2.8132.647
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.769 (76 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)2.0 (104 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.579 (132 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.333 (157 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.167 (179 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.042 (201 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Honda CBR1100XX
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxAluminium twin spar
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel43mm HMAS cartridge-type fork, (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.4.72 in travelPro-link HMAS, (4.72 in travel)