Yamaha YZF (1999)

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

Year: 1999
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 44.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.4:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x 37mm Keihin CV Downdraft
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque: 68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock, 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 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
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 Litres / 4.5 gal
Consumption Average: 18.1 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec / 206 mph
Top Speed: 260 km/h / 161.5 mph