Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2017Year released
599 ccDisplacement
67.5 Nm @ 10,500 rpmTorque
851 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,374 mmWheelbase

How the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing 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.

Displacement599 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height851 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement61st

599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.

Seat height83rd

851 mm — taller than about 83% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity77th

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.

Overall length2,040 mm
This bike

2,040

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width706 mm
This bike

706

Yamaha avg

823

14% below average.

Overall height1,095 mm
This bike

1,095

Yamaha avg

1,172

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,374 mm
This bike

1,374

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height851 mm
This bike

851

Yamaha avg

793

7% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 599 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,374 mmSeat 851 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 258 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.58:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2017
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Torque 67.5 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 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 TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.
Front suspension Ohlins Cartridge forks, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension Single shock
Front wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 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. Brembo. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo. Single-piston caliper.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels Pirelli Diablo tyres

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 851 mm (33.5 inches)
Overall length 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width 706 mm (27.8 inches)
Overall height 1,095 mm (43.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,374 mm (54.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)
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.

Other specifications

Color options Blue
Exhaust system Akrapovic Evo, Titanium
Factory warranty 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty

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.