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YZF-R6 - Catch the extreme This R6 is packed with tech from our world championship race programmes to take your riding excitement to the extreme. The R6 enhances man-machine connection, giving you the confidence to exploit your skills. You get track-developed electronics: YCC-T chip-controlled throttle for ultimate acceleration and YCC-I electronically controlled variable intake funnels for bigger power and torque. Plus a race-developed chassis spec for razor-sharp handling
- Catch the extreme
- 129 PS @ 14,500 rpm
- Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle & Intake
- Slipper clutch
- Upside-down forks
 Engine - | Engine type: | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC | | Displacement: | 599 cc | | Bore x stroke: | 67.0 x 42.5 mm | | Compression ratio: | 13.1:1 | | Maximum power: | With direct air induction: 99.6 kW (135 PS) @ 14,500 rpm / Without direct air induction: 94.9 kW (129 PS) @ 14,500 rpm | | Maximum torque: | With direct air induction: 69.1 Nm (7.05 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm / Without direct air induction: 65.8 Nm (6.71 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm | | Lubrication system: | Wet sump | | Carburettor: | Fuel injection | | Clutch type: | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring | | Ignition system: | TCI | | Starter system: | Electric | | Transmission system: | Constant mesh, 6-speed | | Final transmission: | Chain | | Fuel tank capacity: | 17.3 L | | Oil tank capacity: | 3.4 L |  Chassis - | Chassis: | Aluminium die-cast Deltabox | | Front suspension system: | Telescopic forks | | Front travel: | 115 mm | | Rear suspension system: | Swingarm (link suspension) | | Rear travel: | 120 mm | | Front brake: | Dual discs, Ø 310 mm | | Rear brake: | Single disc, Ø 210 mm | | Front tyre: | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) | | Rear tyre: | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) | Dimensions - | Length (mm): | 2,040 mm | | Width (mm): | 705 mm | | Height (mm): | 1,100 mm | | Seat height (mm): | 850 mm | | Wheel base (mm): | 1,380 mm | | Minimum ground clearance (mm): | 130 mm | | Dry weight (kg) | 166 k |
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