Yamaha R6 (2016)

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The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 is a 2016 model motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 599 cubic centimeters. It has a bore of 67 millimeters and a stroke of 42.5 millimeters, with a compression ratio of 13.1:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and uses a wet sump lubrication system, while the induction is through a 41 mm Mikuni throttle body fuel injection. The motorcycle has a max power output of 123.7 horsepower at 14,500 rpm and a maximum torque output of 65.7 Nm at 11,500 rpm.

The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 has a six-speed transmission with a wet, slipper, cable-operated clutch and final drive through an O-ring chain. The frame is a Deltabox aluminum frame with revised rigidity balance, while the suspension system consists of a fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork at the front and a fully adjustable link monocross at the rear. The motorcycle has a front braking system comprising two 310mm discs with four-piston calipers and a rear brake with a single 220mm disc and a one-piston caliper.

The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 has a wheelbase length of 1375 millimeters and a ground clearance of 130 millimeters. The seat height is 850 millimeters, and the wet weight is 189 kilograms. The fuel tank capacity is 17.5 liters, and the motorcycle has a top speed of 256.9 kilometers per hour.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Year: 2016


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.1;1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 10W/30
Induction: 41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.
Ignition: TCI
Spark Plug: NGK, CR10EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 123.7 hp / 91 kW @ 14500 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, slipper, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: O-ring chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 31/12 (2.583) / 2nd 32/16 (2.000) / 3rd 30/18 (1.667) / 4th 26/18 (1.444) / 5th 27/21 (1.286) / 6th 23/20 (1.150)
Frame: Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance
Front Suspension: Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,
Rear Wheel Travel: 119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 97mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2040mm / 80.3in Width 705mm / 27.8’in Height 1095mm / 43.1in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
Wet Weight: 189 kg / 415.8 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Liters / US 3.7 gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec

Standing 0 – 100km: 3.5 sec
Standing 0 – 150km: 5.7 sec
Standing 0 – 200km: 9.7 sec
Top Speed: 256.9 km/h

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