Yamaha YZF-R6 For Sale
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9/10
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Insurance Costs: 9 of 10
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3/10
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Current Prices: £2,900–£1,950
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What Is It?
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is a dedicated mid-range sports bike and is powered by a liquid cooled 599 cc inline four engine, producing 118.3 bhp at 13,000 rpm and maximum torque at 11,500 rpm.
Features include:
- Aluminium frame and swingarm
- Dual 298 mm discs up front with four piston calipers
- 220 mm disc at the rear with single piston caliper
- Adjustable 43 mm fork with 130 mm travel
- Adjustable rear shock with 120 mm travel
- Four 37 mm carbs
- 4->1 exhaust system
- 6 speed gearbox
The 3-spoke 17" wheels take a 120/60 tyre at the front and 180/55 at the rear.
- 1999-2002: Red/white, blue/white
- 2003: Black/red/white, blue/black/white, black/silver, black/yellow (limited edition)
2001: New tail with LED light, lighter pistons, improved con rods, improved tyres, U-Lock now fits under seat and 1.5kg lighter.
2003: New Deltabox III frame, 600 cc engine producing 121.4 bhp, maximum torque now at 12,000 rpm, larger airbox, Euro 2 compliant, new 4 lens headlights, new light 5-spoke wheels and now 162 kg dry.
Review In A Few
What's Good?
- Excellent performance without litre insurance
- Cornering speed
- Handling
- Relatively comfy
Any Downsides?
- Budget for better brake lines
- Low down power
- Finish
- Gearbox
Specs
Capacity: 599 cc (average)
Power: 118 bhp / 88 kW (high)
Red Line: 15,500 rpm (very high)
Top Speed: 160 mph / 257 km/h (very high)
Economy: 40 mpg / 7.1 L/100km (average)
Range: 150 miles / 241 km (average)
Fuel Capacity: 17.0 litres / 3.7 gallons (high)
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 inches (average)
Dry Weight: 169 kg / 373 pounds
Launch RRP: £6,300
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Price Guide
| Year | Dealer | Private | Part Ex | Mileage |
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| 1999 | £2,500 | £2,000 | £1,750 | 26,800 |
| 2000 | £2,450 | £1,950 | £1,750 | 26,100 |
| 2001 | £2,600 | £2,050 | £1,800 | 25,300 |
| 2002 | £2,750 | £2,200 | £1,900 | 24,500 |
| 2003 | £2,900 | £2,350 | £2,050 | 23,600 |
Year shows signs of appreciation
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Popularity & How Many Left
| Year | On The Road | Off The Road | Total | For Sale |
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| 1999 | 564 | 1,146 | 1,710 | 120 / month |
| 2000 | 684 | 1,054 | 1,738 | 87 / month |
| 2001 | 378 | 532 | 910 | 110 / month |
| 2002 | 406 | 449 | 855 | 140 / month |
| 2003 | 472 | 455 | 927 | 70 / month |
Source: DVLA
