Light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production 600cc motorcycle Yamaha has ever built.
The YZF-R6 was the first production motorcycle with a fly-by-wire throttle system—for flawless response under all conditions.
Yamaha YZF-R6 2008
Category: Super Sport
Specifications
Engine
Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio: 13.1:1
Carburetion: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition: TCI
Transmission: 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive: #525 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front: 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear: Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes/Front: Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear: 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear: 180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length: 80.3 in
Width: 27.6 in
Height: 43.3 in
Seat Height: 33.5 in
Wheelbase: 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle): 24°
Trail: 3.8 in
Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gal
Dry Weight: 366 lb
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