Yamaha YZF R6 (2002)

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The Yamaha YZF-600 R6 is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with 4 valves per cylinder. Its engine has a capacity of 599 cc/36.5 cu-in with a bore x stroke of 67 x 42.5 mm and a compression ratio of 12.4:1. The motorcycle is cooled by a liquid system and lubricated by a wet sump. It has fuel injection induction with 38mm throttle bodies and DC-CDI ignition. The maximum power is 120 hp/87.6 kW @ 13000 RPM and the maximum torque is 68.5 Nm/50.5 lb-ft at 12000 RPM. The Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has a six-speed transmission and a #530 O-ring chain final drive.

The frame is made of aluminum and twin spar, and the front suspension is a 43mm telescopic fork that is preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustable. The rear suspension is a monoshock piggyback reservoir that is adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brake consists of two 298mm discs with four piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc with a one piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, respectively.

The dimensions of the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 are length 2024 mm/79.6 in, width 691 mm/27.2 in, height 1098 mm/43.2 in, and a wheelbase of 1380 mm/54.3 in. The motorcycle has a ground clearance of 130 mm/5.1 in and a seat height of 820 mm/32.3 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 with an average consumption of 18.8 km/lit. The standing 1/4-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: 2002


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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