The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 was released in 2017 and features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 599 cc. It has a compression ratio of 13.1;1 and is liquid cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike uses fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I induction and has a transistor controlled ignition for an electric start. The R6 has a maximum power output of 87.1 kW and maximum torque of 61.7 Nm. It has a 6-speed transmission with wet, slipper, cable operated clutch and final O-ring chain drive.
The motorcycle has a deltabox aluminum frame with revised rigidity balance and uses 43mm KYB telescopic forks for the front suspension, while the rear uses a KYB (R) piggyback shock that is 4-way adjustable. The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear uses a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, respectively.
The R6 has a 24-degree rake and 97mm trail, with a length of 2,040mm, a width of 706mm, and a height of 1095mm. Its wheelbase is 1375mm and it has a ground clearance of 130mm. The motorcycle’s seat height is 850mm and its wet weight is 190kg. It has a 17.5-liter fuel capacity that is good for 4.5 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600 R6
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13.1;1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
| Frame | Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance |
| Front Suspension | 43mm KYB telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | KYB (R) piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 97mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2,040 mm / 80.3 in Width 706 mm / 27.8 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wet Weight | 190 kg / 419 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
