Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Yamaha R3
42 hp, 321 cc, 366 lbs2015 - 2018
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R3
Displacement599 cc321 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)42 hp (@10 750 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM12 245 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression13.10:111.20:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.27 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves164
Bore67.0 mm68.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm44.1 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp8.71 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs286 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R3
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0733.043
Final drive2.8133.071
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.5 (39 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)1.824 (53 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.348 (71 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.087 (89 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)0.92 (105 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)0.8 (120 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R3
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travelTelescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelSwingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2015 Yamaha R3