The Yamaha YZF 600 R motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 221 kg (487.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF 600 R 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 19% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 46% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th 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.
221 kg — heavier than about 72% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 28%.
840 mm — taller than about 79% of Yamaha models.
19 L — larger than about 87% 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.
1,415
1,416
Close to average.
840
793
6% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 297 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.25:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 49.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 221 kg (487.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.40 L/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.75 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 148.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 236.0 km/h (146.6 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.30 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 10.60 seconds |
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.