Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Yamaha FZ8-N
106 hp, 779 cc, 465 lbs2010 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha FZ8-N
Displacement599 cc779 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)106 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)60 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:112.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm68.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm53.6 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp4.39 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs569 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10SYTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha FZ8-N
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.512
Final drive2.8132.875
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.692 (73 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)2.063 (94 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.762 (111 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.522 (128 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.35 (145 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.208 (161 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha FZ8-N
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond aluminium
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel5.12 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelSwingarm, 5.12 in travel