Surf Wiki
Save to docs
sports

From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base

Yamaha YZF-R6

Sport motorcycle

Yamaha YZF-R6
Summary

Sport motorcycle

FieldValue
nameYamaha YZF-R6
image2018 Yamaha R6 white ver2.jpg
akaYamaha R6
manufacturerYamaha Motor Company
production1999–2020
classSport bike
engine600 cc transverse inline four
relatedYamaha YZF-R1
Yamaha YZF-R Series

| fuel_economy 15 per day for fuel = Yamaha YZF-R Series

The Yamaha YZF-R6 is a sport bike, causing race organizers to realign their engine eligibility criteria to encourage other manufacturers having larger than 600 cc displacements to enter road-race competition from 2022. Race organizers wanted to provide scope for alternative machinery to move away from established tradition of the Yamaha R6 being the dominant marque in Supersport racing. A similar motorcycle currently in production is the YZF-R9. This motorcycle is widely considered to be the R6's successor but this has never been officially stated by Yamaha.

History

The Original

1999 YZF-R6

The YZF-R6 was introduced in 1999 as the super-sport version of YZF-R1 super bike, and as a companion to the more street-oriented YZF600R sport bike, which continued to be sold alongside the R6. The motorcycle featured Yamaha's completely new engine design capable of producing over 108 hp while stationary. The R6 was the world's first 600 cc production four-stroke motorcycle producing over 100 hp in stock form.

2003 YZF-R6

2003 Redesign

The YZF-R6 has been revised several times since its introduction. Starting in 2003, the R6 became fuel injected. It also received a new headlight design that was more reminiscent of its bigger brother the YZF-R1.

2006 YZF-R6

2006 Redesign and the "tachometer problem"

The 2006 model year was a significant upgrade with a new engine-management system featuring the YCC-T ride by wire throttle and a multiplate slipper clutch. The 2008 model incorporated the YCC-I variable-length intake system to optimize power at high engine speeds, a slight change in exterior bodywork for better aerodynamics, and an improved Deltabox frame design.

In 2006, Yamaha advertised that the R6 had a redline of 17,500 rpm. This is 2,000 rpm higher than the previous R6 model and was the highest tachometer redline of any 2006 production four-stroke motorcycle engine. In February 2006, Yamaha admitted the bike's true engine redline was more than 1,000 rpm lower than what was indicated on the tachometer and had been advertised, and offered to buy back any R6 if the customer was unhappy.

2017 Redesign

In 2017 the R6 received improved aerodynamics with styling inspired by the 2015 R1, as well as its 43 mm inverted front fork and front brakes, new rear shock, a new aluminum fuel tank, magnesium subframe, ABS brakes, riding modes, and traction control. The new aerodynamics are claimed to reduce drag by 8% over previous models. The engine is unchanged, with rear-wheel power still at about 120 hp. Body is similar to MotoGPs 2005– YZR-M1.

The 2017 update comes with an OBD port. Unlike previous models, this R6 does not have the same diagnostic mode option. To retrieve the diagnostic codes, an adapter that plugs into any OBD-II scanner is needed.

The R6's History in Motorsports

Chaz Davies helped Yamaha to win both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Supersport World Championship season. The bike also won the super-sport category at the 2008 North West 200 Races.

Specifications

1999–20002001–20022003–200420052006–20072008–20092010–20162017-2020EngineDisplacementBore × strokeCompression ratioHorsepowerTorqueFuel systemIgnitionDrivetrainChain and SprocketsSuspensionTiresBrakesLengthWidthHeightSeat heightWheelbaseRake, trailFuel capacityDry weightWet weightPerformance0 to0 toTop speedFuel economyCO2
DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, inline four-cylinder
599.8 cc599.4 cc, titanium valves
65.5 ×67.0 ×
12.4:112.8:113.1:1
98.9 hp @ 12,500 rpm (rear wheel)106.9 hp @ 12,500 rpm (rear wheel)86.0 kW @ 13,000 rpm (claimed)88.2 kW @ 13,000 rpm (claimed)93.4 kW @ 14,500 rpm (claimed)94.9 kW @ 14,500 rpm (claimed)91.0 kW @ 14,500 rpm (claimed)87.1 kW @ 14,500 rpm (claimed)
42.2 lbft @ 10,500 rpm43.7 – @ 11,000 rpm44.7 lbft @ 11,750 rpm44.6 lbft @ 12,000 rpm43.8 lbft @ 11,500 rpm43.3 lbft @ 10,500 rpm42.4 lbft @ 11,500 rpm45.5 lbft @ 10,500 rpm
37 mm carburetors37 mm Keihin CV Downdraft w/throttle position sensorFuel injectionFuel injection w/ YCC-TFuel Injection w/YCC-T and YCC-I
CDIDigital DC-CDITCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
multi-plate clutch, 6-speed #532 O-ring chainmulti-plate slipper clutch, 6-speed, #525 O-ring chain
Front Sprocket: 16 teeth
Rear Sprocket: 48 teeth
Chain: 116 links, 532 PitchFront Sprocket: 16 teeth
Rear Sprocket: 48 teeth
Chain: 116 links, 532 PitchFront Sprocket: 16 teeth
Rear Sprocket: 45 teeth
Chain: 116 links, 525 Pitch
Front: fully adjustable 43 mm telescopic fork
Rear: fully adjustable monoshockFront: fully adjustable 43 mm telescopic fork, 5.3 in of travel
Rear:Front: 43 mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in travel
Rear:Front: 41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7 in travel
Rear:Front: 43 mm inverted fork, 3-way adjustable; 4.7 in travel
Rear: 4-way adjustable; 4.7 in travel
Front: 120/60-ZR17Front: 120/70-ZR17
Front: 2×295 mm floating discFront: 2x298 mm discFront: 2x310mm floating discFront: 2x320 mm hydraulic disc
Rear:220 mm hydraulic disc
81 in79.7 in80.3 in
27.6 in27.2 in700 mm (27.6 in)
44.2 in42.9 in43.1 in, 2011: 43.3 in45.3 in
32.0 in32.8 in32.3 in33.5 in
55.1 in54.4 in54.3 in54.1 in
24°, 3.4 in24°, 3.8 in24°
4.5 USgal4.6 USgal4.5 USgal
398 – ('99)398 – ('01)388 lb ('03)
392 lb ('04)397 lb
396 lb399 lb
430 lb426 lb ('01)415 lb ('03)
419 lb ('04)424 lb417 lb417 lb419 lb
3.0–3.35 sec.2.8 sec.3.0 sec.
10.97 @ 125.18 mph
10.80 sec. @ 128.31 mph10.67 sec. @ 130.79 mph
157 –157 mph160 mph
38.0 –37 mpgus33.4 mpgus
154g/km

Notes

References

References

  1. produced by [[Yamaha Motor Company. Yamaha]] as a [[Sport bike#Super sport. 600 class]] from 1999 to 2020. From 2021, production availability is limited to a non-[[homologated]] race-only specification in most global markets,[https://www.drivespark.com/two-wheelers/2020/yamaha-yfz-r6-discontinued-gloabally-continue-to-sell-track-spec-model-details-032875.html Yamaha YZF-R6 Discontinued Globally: Finds A Permanent Home At Race Tracks] Drive Spark, 20 November 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2022
  2. [https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/yamaha-r6-be-discontinued-although-track-only-r6-race-lives Yamaha R6 to be discontinued although track-only R6 Race lives on] visordown, 17 November 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2022
  3. (20 September 2021). "World Supersport Set for Big Rules Overhaul for 2022". asphaltandrubber.com.
  4. [https://www.visordown.com/news/racing/worldsbk/yamaha-r6-get-upgrade-rather-replacement-worldssp Yamaha R6 to get upgrade rather than replacement for WorldSSP] visordown.com, 19 January 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022
  5. Siahaan, Troy. (2025-03-19). "2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Review – First Ride".
  6. [http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/first-ride-1999-yamaha-yzfr6-15409.html 1999 Yamaha YZF-R6 First Ride] from Motorcycle.com
  7. [http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/269/332/Motorcycle-Article/2006-Yamaha-R6-First-Ride.aspx 2006 Yamaha R6 First Ride] {{Webarchive. link. (2014-12-04 from Motorcycle USA)
  8. [http://www.gizmag.com/go/8203/ 2008 YZF-R6 Receives Widespread Stealth Updates] from gizmag
  9. The true maximum engine speed was limited by the ECU to 15,800 rpm.http://www.gravesport.com/instructions/2010_R6_Kit_Manual_English.pdf {{Webarchive. link. (2013-10-21 (Official engine documentation))
  10. Alex Edge. (2006-02-01). "New Yamaha R6 Does Not Rev To 17,500 rpm After All". Motorcycle Daily.
  11. Adams, Bradley. (October 13, 2016). "Yamaha Updates Its 2017 R6 with Cues from Its Big Brother". [[Cycle World]].
  12. (October 31, 2016). "Updated With Video: Yamaha Ends the Middleweight Depression With the 2017 YZF-R6". Sport Rider.
  13. (January 2017). "Yamaha Owners Manual". Yamaha.
  14. [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606182552/http://www.yamaha-motor.com/01motorsports/01mcy/2_sport/01yzfr6/info_body.html 2001 YZF-R6 specifications] from Yamaha Motors (web archive)
  15. [https://web.archive.org/web/20040723054347/http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/unitspecs/2/mcy/5/8/0/yamaha_yzf-r6.aspx 2004 YZF-R6 specifications] from Yamaha Motors (web archive)
  16. [http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/8/1/specs.aspx 2006 YZF-R6 specifications] from Yamaha Motors
  17. [http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/8/0/specs.aspx 2007 YZF-R6 specifications] from Yamaha Motors
  18. [http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/content/common/dpg/files/2008_yamaha_YZF-R6.pdf 2008 YZF-R6 specifications] {{Webarchive. link. (2017-01-10 from Yamaha Motors)
  19. [http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/content/common/dpg/files/2010_yamaha_YZF-R6.pdf 2010 YZF-R6 Specifications] {{Webarchive. link. (2017-01-10 from Yamaha Motors)
  20. [http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/8/0/specs.aspx 2011 YZF-R6 Specifications] from Yamaha Motors
  21. (2017}}{{Dead link). "YZF‑R6". [[Yamaha Motor Company.
  22. Duke, Kevin. (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout V". Motorcycle USA.
  23. "Yamaha R6 RACE - Features and Technical Specifications".
  24. [http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/designcafe/en/about/supersport/?Component=tcm:71-263544&PageTitle=Tech.Spec--2006-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2006-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors UK
  25. [http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/designcafe/en/about/supersport/?Component=tcm:71-261183&PageTitle=Tech.Spec--2008-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2008-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors Europe
  26. [http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/designcafe/en/archive/tech_specs/?Component=tcm:71-347892&PageTitle=Technical%20Specifications%202010-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2010-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors UK
  27. [http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/designcafe/en/about/supersport/?Component=tcm:71-263540&PageTitle=Tech.Spec--2005-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2005-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors UK
  28. [http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/designcafe/en/about/classics/?Component=tcm:71-263372&PageTitle=Tech.spec--2003-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2003-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors UK
  29. [http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/designcafe/en/about/classics/?Component=tcm:71-263158&PageTitle=Tech.Spec--2001-YZF-R6 Tech.Spec—2001-YZF-R6] from Yamaha Motors UK
  30. "Sportbike Weights and Measurements".
  31. (2010). "Performance Index '10". Bowtie Magazines.
  32. Canet, Don. (July 2006). "Middleweight Greats". [[Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.]] {{Subscription required.
  33. Canet, Don. (July 2006). "Tach Truths; Tall tales of the tachometer". [[Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.]] {{Subscription required.
  34. Canet, Don. (June 2001). "Stompin' 600s". [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]] {{Subscription required.
  35. Catterson, Brian. (April 1999). "Six by Six; Gixxer, 6R, R6, 748, F4 and Formula 750 go for middleweight gold". [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]] {{Subscription required.
  36. Canet, Don. (January 1999). ""R" as in Rockin'". [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]] {{Subscription required.
Wikipedia Source

This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.

yamaha-motorcycles sport-bikes motorcycles-introduced-in-1998
Want to explore this topic further?

Ask Mako anything about Yamaha YZF-R6 — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.

Research with Mako

Free with your Surf account

Content sourced from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.

Report