Yamaha YZF-R6S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF-R6S motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 161.9 kg (357 lb).

Key specifications

2007-2010Model years
600 ccDisplacement
161.9 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,384 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2007200820092010
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front suspension
2008201043mm fork
Rear suspension
20082010Single shock
Wheelbase
200820101,379 mm (54.3 inches)
Ignition
20082010Digital DC-CDI
Overall height
200820101,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Overall length
200820102,024 mm (79.7 inches)
Rake
2008201024.0°
Trail
2008201086 mm (3.4 inches)

How the Yamaha YZF-R6S 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.

Displacement600 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd 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.

Displacement64th

600 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Yamaha models.

Seat height72nd

820 mm — taller than about 72% 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 length2,045 mm
This bike

2,045

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width688 mm
This bike

688

Yamaha avg

823

16% below average.

Overall height1,105 mm
This bike

1,105

Yamaha avg

1,172

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,384 mm
This bike

1,384

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

Yamaha avg

793

3% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 600 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,384 mmSeat 820 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/60-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.47:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 600 cc (36.61 cu in)
Bore × stroke 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Compression ratio 12.4:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 43mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension Single shock w/adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake 24.5°
Trail 94 mm (3.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 161.9 kg (357 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall width 688 mm (27.1 inches)
Overall height 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,384 mm (54.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 8299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.