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Yamaha YZF-R6 20062006 Yamaha YZF-R6 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Yamaha's profilation of this bike |
| The all-new YZF-R6 isn’t a race replica, it’s a racer, developed at racetracks, honed to perfection with the knowledge we’ve learned from our successes in MotoGP, World Superbike and World Supersport racing. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Yamaha YZF-R6 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| Type | Sport |
| Rating | 3.9 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Output | 131.2 HP (95.7 kW)) @ 14500 RPM |
| Torque | 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6930 RPM |
| Compression | 12.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiple-disc coil spring |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 43 mm (1.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 161.0 kg (354.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8146 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | Maximum power without direct air induction is 93.4kW (127 HP) @ 14,500 rpm. |
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