Yamaha R6 & YZF-R6

 

There is no secret that the Yamaha YZF-R6 is considered by many one of the most capable middleweight bikes from the streets and competes with success against models like the Honda CBR600 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
With the 2014 model year the YZF-R6 continues to keep its place among the best bikes in the 600cc class. Unfortunately there aren’t any major upgrades for the new model year, but this isn’t as bad as it sounds, as the bike has all it needs to remain on top of the food chain.
With features such as chip-controlled intake and throttle, dual fuel injectors per cylinder and the state of the art slipper clutch, the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 is ready to impress you with a unique riding experience.
The motorcycle’s skeleton is represented by a Deltabox aluminum frame and a magnesium subframe that were carefully forged to offer a perfect compromise between lightness and rigidity.
To be able to offers top notch performances in terms of ride and handling, the motorcycle also needed a set of spot-tuned suspensions. Therefore, both the front and rear suspensions are 4-way adjustable with preload, high-speed compression, low-speed compression and rebound damping.
Power comes from Yamaha’s liquid-cooled, 599cc, inline 4-cylinder; DOHC engine with 16 titanium valves.
The 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 will be launched in showrooms in October 2013 with a base price of $10,990.
Hit the jump for more information on the Yamaha YZF-R6

YZF-R6 2014
Engine
Engine type	liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves
Displacement	599cc
Bore x stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio	13.1 : 1
Maximum power	91.0 kW (123.7PS) @ 14,500 rpm
Maximum Torque	65.7 Nm (6.7 kg-m) @ 10,500 rpm
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Clutch Type	Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Carburettor	Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition system	TCI (digital)
Starter system	Electric
Transmission system	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission	Chain
Chassis
Frame	Aluminium Deltabox
Front suspension system	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm
Front travel	115 mm
Caster Angle	24º
Trail	97 mm
Rear suspension system	Swingarm, (link suspension), Monoshock
Rear Travel	120 mm
Front brake	Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 310 mm
Rear brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre	180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Dimensions
Overall length	2,040 mm
Overall width	705 mm
Overall height	1,095 mm
Seat height	850 mm
Wheel base	1,375 mm
Minimum ground clearance	130 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)	189 kg
Fuel tank capacity	17 litres
Oil tank capacity	3.4 litres

YZF-R6 - 2010
Engine
Engine type	liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves
Displacement	599cc
Bore x stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio	13.1 : 1
Maximum power	91.0 kW (129PS) @ 14,500 rpm
Maximum Torque	65.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Clutch Type	Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Carburettor	Fuel Injection
Ignition system	TCI
Starter system	Electric
Transmission system	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission	Chain
Chassis
Frame	Aluminimum die-cast Deltabox
Front suspension system	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm
Front travel	115 mm
Caster Angle	24º
Trail	97 mm
Rear suspension system	Swingarm, (link suspension)
Rear Travel	120 mm
Front brake	Dual Discs, Ø 310 mm
Rear brake	Single Disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre	180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Dimensions
Overall length	2,040 mm
Overall width	705 mm
Overall height	1,100 mm
Seat height	850 mm
Wheel base	1,380 mm
Minimum ground clearance	130 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)	189 kg
Fuel tank capacity	17.0 litres
Oil tank capacity	3.4 litres