The Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 13,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).
Key specifications
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022Model years
599 ccDisplacement
120 hpPower
68.0 Nm @ 11,500 rpmTorque
195 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,380 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202022
Year-specific specification changes
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
200165.5 x 44.4 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
2006202267.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio
2006200712.8:1
2008202213.1:1
Displacement
2001598 cc (36.49 cu in)
2002600 cc (36.61 cu in)
20042005600 cc (36.61 cu in)
Front brakes
20042011Double disc
2012Double disc. Floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
20132017Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
20182020Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
2022Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front tire
2002120/60-ZR17 55W
20052022120/70-ZR17
Gearbox
20065-speed
Power
2004123 hp (89.8 kW) @ 13,000 rpm
2006131.2 hp (95.7 kW) @ 14,500 rpm
2011122 hp (89.1 kW) @ 14,500 rpm
20162018123.5 hp (90.1 kW) @ 14,500 rpm
Rear brakes
20132017Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
2018Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
20192020Single disc. 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS
2022Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic..
Rear tire
2002180/55-ZR17 73W
Torque
200268.1 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm
2003200468.5 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.5 ft.lbs) @ 12,000 rpm
200668.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,930 rpm
201165.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
2016202267.5 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
Wet weight
2009187.8 kg (414 lb)
2010189.1 kg (417 lb)
20112017189.2 kg (417 lb)
20182019190.1 kg (419 lb)
20202022190 kg (418.9 lb)
Wheelbase
20051,384 mm (54.5 inches)
200720101,379 mm (54.3 inches)
201120191,374 mm (54.1 inches)
202020221,375 mm (54.1 inches)
Front wheel travel
2004120 mm (4.7 inches)
2005119 mm (4.7 inches)
200643 mm (1.7 inches)
2007119 mm (4.7 inches)
20082017102 mm (4.0 inches)
20182022119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
20054.50 L (1.19 US gal)
200617.50 L (4.62 US gal)
2007200917.41 L (4.60 US gal)
2010201817.03 L (4.50 US gal)
201917.41 L (4.60 US gal)
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
| 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 | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 195 kg (429.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.90 L/100 km (14.5 km/l or 34.09 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 160.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.40 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 10.60 seconds |
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