Yamaha XJ6 ABS
77 hp, 600 cc, 463 lbs2013 - 2016
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha XJ6 ABSYamaha R6
Displacement600 cc599 cc
Max power77 hp (@10 000 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline11 600 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.20:113.10:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm67.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm42.5 mm
Weight to power6.01 lbs/hp3.39 lbs/hp
Power to weight415 hp/2500lbs737 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeGT12B-4, 12V, 10AhYTZ10S
GearboxYamaha XJ6 ABSYamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.073
Final drive2.8752.813
1. gear2.846 (53 mph)2.583 (78 mph)
2. gear1.947 (78 mph)2.0 (101 mph)
3. gear1.556 (97 mph)1.667 (121 mph)
4. gear1.333 (113 mph)1.444 (140 mph)
5. gear1.19 (127 mph)1.286 (157 mph)
6. gear1.083 (139 mph)1.15 (176 mph)
ChasisYamaha XJ6 ABSYamaha R6
Frame typeDiamondAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic, 5.12 in travelUSD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel
Rear susp.Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travel4.72 in travel