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[edit] Competition
For the 2008 model year, the R6 competes with other middleweight sport bikes that include the Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R600, and Triumph Daytona 675.
[edit] Controversy
In 2006, Yamaha advertised the R6 as capable to running at up to 17,500+ rpm. This is 2000 rpm higher than the previous R6 model and it is the highest redline of a widely distributed production four-stroke engine – the Honda CBR250RR had a reputed redline of 19,000. Such a high speed is near to levels known only in Formula One engines, where valve springs stress problems lead to the adoption of pneumatic return at more than 19,000 rpm.[2]
But it was widely reported that the 2006 YZF-R6's motor did not have this redline level and was closer to around 16,200 rpm, because of a tachometer error of about 9%. In February 2006, Yamaha admitted the bike's true redline was more than 1,000 rpm lower than advertised,[3] and offered to buy back any R6 if the customer was unhappy.[4]
[edit] Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed.
| 2001/2002[5] | 2003/2004[6] | 2005 | 2006/2007[7][8] | 2008[9] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||
| Type | 599 cc, DOHC, 16-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, In-Line Four-Cylinder | 600 cc (36.6 cu in), Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves | 599 cc (36.5 cu in), liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 65.5 mm X 44 mm | 65.5 mm x 44.5 mm | 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm | ||
| Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 12.8:1 | 13.1:1 | ||
| Carburetion | 37 mm Keihin CV Downdraft w/Throttle Position Sensor | Fuel injection | Fuel injection w/ YCC-T | Fuel Injection w/ YCC-T and YCC-I | |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | TCI | |||
| Transmission | 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch | 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch | |||
| Final Drive | #530 O-ring chain | #525 O-ring chain | |||
| Chassis | |||||
| Suspension/Front | Fully Adjustable 43 mm (1.7 in) Telescopic Fork, 5.3 in (134.6 mm) of Travel | 43 mm (1.7 in) telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | |
| Suspension/Rear | Fully Adjustable Single Shock, 5.1 in (129.5 mm) of Travel | Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel | |
| Brakes/Front | Dual 298 mm (11.7 in) floating discs w/4-piston calipers | Dual 310 mm (12.2 in) floating discs w/radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers | |||
| Brakes/Rear | 220 mm (8.7 in) disc w/ single-piston caliper | ||||
| Tires/Front | 120/60-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 | |||
| Tires/Rear | 180/55-ZR17 | ||||
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length | 81 in (2057.4 mm) | 79.7 in (2024.4 mm) | 80.3 in (2039.6 mm) | ||
| Width | 27.6 in (701 mm) | 27.2 in (690.9 mm) | 27.6 in (701 mm) | ||
| Height | 44.2 in (1122.7 mm) | 42.9 in (1089.7 mm) | 43.3 in (1099.8 mm) | ||
| Seat Height | 32.8 in (833.1 mm) | 32.3 in (820.4 mm) | 33.5 in (850.9 mm) | ||
| Wheelbase | 54.4 in (1381.8 mm) | 54.3 in (1379.2 mm) | |||
| Rake | 24 ° | ||||
| Trail | 3.4 in (86.4 mm) | 3.8 in (96.5 mm) | |||
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal | 4.6 gal | |||
| Oil Capacity | 2.85 qt | 3.59 qt | |||
| Dry Weight | 365 lb (166 kg) | 393 lb (178 kg)[1] | 366 lb (166 kg) | ||
| Other | |||||
| Color | 2001: Team Yamaha Blue, Red 2002: ? | 2003: Yamaha Racing Blue, Liquid Silver, Black w/ Flames 2004: Team Yamaha Blue, Liquid Silver w/ Flames, Rapid Red | 2005: Team Yamaha Blue, Rapid Red, Raven | 2006: Team Yamaha Blue, Raven, 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black 2007: Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red | 2008: Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver, Cadmium Yellow w/Flames |
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) | ||||
| MSRP (US$) | 2001: $7,999 (std model), $8,499 (Champions Limited Edition) 2002: ? | 2003: ? 2004: $8,099 (Blue, Red), $8,199 (Liquid Silver w/Flames) | 2005: $8,399 (Blue, Red), $8,499 (Raven) | 2006: $9,499 (50th Anniversary), $9,299 (Raven), $9,199 (Team Yamaha Blue) 2007: $9,299 (Team Yamaha Blue), $9,399 (Charcoal Silver, Candy Red) | 2008: $9,599 (Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver), $9,799 (Cadmium Yellow w/Flames) |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). 2007 Supersport Shootout V (HTML) (English) 6. Motorcycle USA. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ Dirck Edge (2005-09-28). Traditional Valve Springs and Higher Redlines. Motorcycle Daily. Retrieved on 2005-12-28.
- ^ Alex Edge (2006-02-01). New Yamaha R6 Does Not Rev To 17,500 rpm After All. Motorcycle Daily. Retrieved on 2006-02-15.
- ^ Alex Edge (2006-02-14). Yamaha Offers Buyback Option For 2006 R6 Owners. Motorcycle Daily. Retrieved on 2006-02-15.
- ^ 2001 YZF-R6 specifications from Yamaha Motors (web archive)
- ^ 2004 YZF-R6 specifications from Yamaha Motors (web archive)
- ^ 2006 YZF-R6 specifications from Yamaha Motors
- ^ 2007 YZF-R6 specifications from Yamaha Motors
- ^ 2008 YZF-R6 specifications from Yamaha Motors
1998-2002 model
Specifications Top speed 160mph 1/4-mile acceleration 11.2 secs Power 108bhp Torque 55ftlb Weight 169kg Seat height 820mm Fuel capacity 17 litres Average fuel consumption 43mpg Tank range 160 miles Insurance group 14 Engine size 599cc Engine specification 16v in-line four, 6 gears Frame Aluminium twin spar Front suspension adjustment Preload, rebound, compression Rear suspension adjustment Preload, rebound, compression Front brakes Twin 298mm discs Rear brake 220mm disc Front tyre size 120/60 x 17 Rear tyre size 180/55 x 17
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