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Yamaha YZF (1999)

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Yamaha YZF (1999)

At a glance

Capacity
599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Power
120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 13000 rpm
Torque
68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
Seat height
820 mm / 32.3 in

The full picture.

The 1999 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 motorcycle is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 599cc with a bore x stroke of 65.5 x 44.5mm and a compression ratio of 12.4:1. The cooling system is liquid-cooled and lubrication is wet sump. The induction is 4x 37mm Keihin CV downdraft and ignition is digital TCI with electric starting. The maximum power output is 120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 13000 rpm and the maximum torque is 68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension features 43mm inverted telescopic forks with preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustable. The rear suspension includes a single shock with piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustable. The front brakes have 2x 298mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc and 2 piston calipers. The front tyre is 120/60 ZR17 and the rear tyre is 180/55 ZR17. The motorcycle’s length is 2024mm, width is 691mm, and height is 1098mm. The wheelbase is 1380mm and the ground clearance is 130mm. The seat height is 820mm and the dry weight is 167.5kg / 369.3lbs, while the wet weight is 197kg / 369.3lbs. The fuel capacity is 17 litres / 4.5 gal with an average fuel consumption of 18.1km/lit. The standing 1/4 mile time is 10.8 sec / 206mph, while the top speed is 260 km/h / 161.5mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF-600 R6

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1999
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke65.5 x 44.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.4:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
LubricationWet sump
Induction4x 37mm Keihin CV Downdraft
IgnitionDigital TCI
StartingElectric
Max Power120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension43mm inverted telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
DimensionsLength 2024 mm / 79.6 in Width 691 mm / 27.2 in Height 1098 mm / 43.2 in
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs
Wet Weight197 kg / 369.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 gal
Consumption Average18.1 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile10.8 sec / 206 mph
Top Speed260 km/h / 161.5 mph