The Yamaha YZF R6 Race motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YZF R6 Race compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 56th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.
190 kg — heavier than about 56% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 44%.
850 mm — taller than about 82% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 77% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,040
2,082
Close to average.
695
823
16% below average.
1,150
1,172
Close to average.
1,375
1,416
Close to average.
850
793
7% above average.
130
181
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.40 L (3.59 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 258 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.58:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Torque | 61.7 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 L (3.59 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe. |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Pirelli Diablo tyres |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 190 kg (418.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 695 mm (27.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 6.60 L/100 km (15.2 km/l or 35.64 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 153.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn signals. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Icon Blue, Midnight Black |
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| Exhaust system | Akrapovic Evo, Titanium |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Comments | Small windscreen |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.