Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
Yamaha R3
42 hp, 321 cc, 166 kg2015 - 2018
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R3
Displacement599 cc321 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)42 hp (@10 750 RPM)
Max torque65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)29 Nm (@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 capacity3.40 litre2.40 litre
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 power1.54 kg/hp3.95 kg/hp
Power to weight650 hp/Ton253 hp/Ton
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 (126 km/h)2.5 (62 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (163 km/h)1.824 (85 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (195 km/h)1.348 (115 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (226 km/h)1.087 (143 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (253 km/h)0.92 (169 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (283 km/h)0.8 (194 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R3
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel
Rear susp.120.00 mm travelSwingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2015 Yamaha R3