Yamaha YZF R6 (2001)
The Yamaha YZF-600 R6 motorcycle was made in 2001 and has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 599cc/ 36.5 cu-in capacity. The engine has a 12.4:1 compression ratio and is liquid-cooled with wet sump lubrication. It uses fuel injection from 38mm throttle bodies and has DC-CDI ignition and NGK CR10EK spark plugs. The bike starts electrically and has a maximum power of 120 hp/87.6 kW @13000 rpm, and maximum torque of 68.5 Nm/50.5 lb-ft @12000 rpm. The Yamaha YZF R6 has a six-speed transmission with a #530 O-ring chain for final drive. The chassis is made of aluminium with a twin-spar frame, and has front suspension with preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment, and telescopic fork with a 43mm diameter. The rear suspension has a monoshock piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. The bike has double disc front brakes with 4 piston calipers and a single 220mm disc rear brake with 1 piston caliper. The front tyre is 120/70 ZR17, and the rear tyre is 180/55 ZR17. The wheelbase is 1380 mm/54.3 in, and the seat height is 820 mm/32.3 in with a ground clearance of 130 mm/5.1 in. The dry weight is 167.5 kg/369.3 lbs, and the wet weight is 197 kg/ 369.3 lbs. The fuel capacity is 17.5 litres/ 4.6 gal, and the average consumption is 18.8 km/lit. The standing quarter mile time is 10.8 seconds, and the top speed is 262.4 km/h/163 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha YZF-600 R6
Year: 2001
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc/ 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.4;1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: Fuel Injection 38mm throttle bodies
Ignition: DC-CDI
Spark Plug: NGK, CR10EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 hp / 87.6 kW @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque: 68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 43mm telescopic fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable,
Rear Wheel Travel: 119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2024 mm / 79.6 in Width 691 mm / 27.2 in Height 1098 mm / 43.2 in
Wheelbase: 1380 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs
Wet Weight: 197 kg / 369.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.6 gal
Consumption Average: 18.8 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec
Top Speed: 262.4 km/h / 163 mph
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