Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Triumph Rocket III
142 hp, 2294 cc, 772 lbs2004 - 2014
EngineYamaha R6Triumph Rocket III
Displacement599 cc2294 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)142 hp (@5 750 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM6 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM800 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-3
Compression13.10:18.70:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart5.58 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK DPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore67.0 mm101.6 mm
Stroke42.5 mm94.3 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp5.43 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs460 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Triumph Rocket III
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type
Gears count65
Primary ratio2.0731.034
Final drive2.8132.846
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.929 (57 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)1.947 (86 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.435 (117 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.16 (144 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)0.964 (173 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Triumph Rocket III
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxTubular steel twin spine
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.4.72 in travelChromed spring twin shocks