Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
EngineYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Displacement599 cc599 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)133 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM16 200 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:112.80:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm42.5 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp3.02 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs828 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Yamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0732.073
Final drive2.8132.813
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.583 (79 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)2.0 (102 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.667 (123 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.444 (142 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.286 (159 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.15 (178 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Yamaha R6
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travelTelescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelSwingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6