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General information |
Model name
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Yamaha YZF-R6 |
Year
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2005 |
Category
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 8399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.8 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Compression
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12.4:1 |
Bore x stroke
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65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Fuel Injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital DC-CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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24.5° |
Trail
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94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Front suspension
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41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
Front wheel travel
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
Rear wheel travel
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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161.9 kg (357.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1105 mm (43.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2045 mm (80.5 inches) |
Overall width
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688 mm (27.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1384 mm (54.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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4.50 litres (1.19 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Team Yamaha Blue/White, Rapid Red: Raven |
Starter
|
Electric |
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