Yamaha R6 2017 (2017)

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The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 was released in 2017 and features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 599 cc. It has a compression ratio of 13.1;1 and is liquid cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike uses fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I induction and has a transistor controlled ignition for an electric start. The R6 has a maximum power output of 87.1 kW and maximum torque of 61.7 Nm. It has a 6-speed transmission with wet, slipper, cable operated clutch and final O-ring chain drive.

The motorcycle has a deltabox aluminum frame with revised rigidity balance and uses 43mm KYB telescopic forks for the front suspension, while the rear uses a KYB (R) piggyback shock that is 4-way adjustable. The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear uses a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, respectively.

The R6 has a 24-degree rake and 97mm trail, with a length of 2,040mm, a width of 706mm, and a height of 1095mm. Its wheelbase is 1375mm and it has a ground clearance of 130mm. The motorcycle’s seat height is 850mm and its wet weight is 190kg. It has a 17.5-liter fuel capacity that is good for 4.5 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Year: 2017


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
Induction: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm
Max Torque: 61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, slipper, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: O-ring chain
Frame: Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance

Front Suspension: 43mm KYB telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: KYB (R) piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm 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 2,040 mm / 80.3 in Width 706 mm / 27.8 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
Wet Weight: 190 kg / 419 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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