The Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
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.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd 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.
851 mm — taller than about 83% 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.
706
823
14% below average.
1,095
1,172
7% below average.
1,374
1,416
Close to average.
851
793
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
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. |
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| 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) |
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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 | Blue |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Akrapovic Evo, Titanium |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
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