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  | Light weight, big horsepower, razor-sharp handling and a surprisingly comfortable cockpit make the R6S an outstanding do-it-all sportbike. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Yamaha YZF-R6S | 
    | Model year | 2008 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
| Price as new | US$ 8299.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 4.1   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 12.4:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° | 
    | Trail | 86 mm (3.4 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 43mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Single shock | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 161.9 kg (357.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1090 mm (42.9 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2024 mm (79.7 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 688 mm (27.1 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1379 mm (54.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Raven, blue/white | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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