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
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.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th 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.
189 kg — heavier than about 55% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 45%.
851 mm — taller than about 83% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,040
2,082
Close to average.
706
823
14% below average.
1,095
1,172
7% below average.
1,375
1,416
Close to average.
851
793
7% above average.
130
181
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
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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