The Yamaha DS 6 motorcycle specifications include a 246 cc (15.01 cu in) engine, power of 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 7,250 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 145 kg (319.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha DS 6 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 47% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th 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.
28 hp — more powerful than about 44% of Yamaha models with power data.
246 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Yamaha models.
145 kg — heavier than about 35% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 65%.
11 L — larger than about 39% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.193 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 193.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 113.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1970 |
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| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 246 cc (15.01 cu in) |
| Power | 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 145 kg (319.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 146.0 km/h (90.7 mph) |
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