The Yamaha YZF-R6 R46 motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 166 kg (366 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YZF-R6 R46 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 34% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th 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.
17.4 L — larger than about 78% 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.
1,379
1,416
Close to average.
851
793
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.58:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork |
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| 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 |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 166 kg (366 lb) |
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| Seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,379 mm (54.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.41 L (4.60 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Limited edition model dedicated to Valentino Rossi. |
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