Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).

Key specifications

2012Year released
599 ccDisplacement
65.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpmTorque
189 kgWet weight
851 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,375 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary 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.

Displacement599 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight189 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height851 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement61st

599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight55th

189 kg — heavier than about 55% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 45%.

Seat height83rd

851 mm — taller than about 83% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity77th

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.

Overall length2,040 mm
This bike

2,040

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width706 mm
This bike

706

Yamaha avg

823

14% below average.

Overall height1,095 mm
This bike

1,095

Yamaha avg

1,172

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,375 mm
This bike

1,375

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height851 mm
This bike

851

Yamaha avg

793

7% above average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Yamaha avg

181

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 599 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,375 mmSeat 851 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

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 290 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.58:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2012
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Torque 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 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
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminium Deltabox chassis
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 189 kg (416.7 lb)
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 1,375 mm (54.1 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.88 L/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 136.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Red/white/black
Exhaust system EXUP exhaust system
Factory warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Comments Limited edition

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