2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary

Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary 2012


2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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This is the machine that lead the way in the 2011 World Supersport Championship. And its highly advanced engine and chassis designs make it one of the most outstanding motorcycles in the class. Our compact ‘mass-forward’ body layout and lightweight aluminium die-cast Deltabox frame concentrate major components around the centre of gravity for super-agile handling.

General information
Motorcycle name Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary
Year 2012
Category Sport
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine details Titanium intake valves
Power 122.0 HP (89.1 kW)) @ 14500 RPM
Torque 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression 13.1:1
Bore x stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Driveline O-ring chain
Fuel consumption 5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system EXUP exhaust system
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium Deltabox chassis
Rake (fork angle) 24.0°
Trail 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork
Front wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear suspension Single shock
Rear wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 inches)
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
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1095 mm (43.1 inches)
Overall length 2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width 706 mm (27.8 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1375 mm (54.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Red/white/black
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Comments Limited edition
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