Yamaha YZF-R6 Bikes For Sale

Specs

• Seat Height: Average (850 mm / 33.5 inches)
• Dry Weight: Average (162 kg / 357 lbs)
• Fuel Capacity: High (17.5 litres / 4.6 US gallons)
• Economy: Average (40 mpg / 7.1 l/100km / 14.2 km/l)
• Range: Average (150 miles / 241 km)
• Top Speed: Very High (160 mph / 257 km/h)
• Capacity: Average (599 cc)
• Power: High (131 bhp / 98 kW)
• Redline: Very High (17,500 rpm)
• Road Tax / VED: High (£73 Per Year)
• Launch RRP: £6,600

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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 131 bhp at 14,500 rpm and maximum torque at 11,500 rpm.

Features include:

• Aluminium frame and swingarm
• Dual 310 mm discs up front with four piston calipers
• 220 mm disc at the rear with single piston caliper
• Adjustable 41 mm KYB upside down fork with 120 mm travel
• Adjustable rear shock with 120 mm travel
• Four 37 mm carbs
• Slipper clutch, LED tail light
• 4->2->1 exhaust system
• 6 speed gearbox

Compared to the 2004-2005 model there's larger front discs, a new more powerful engine with Titanium valves, much higher red line, ride by wire, a stiffer chassis, smaller exhaust to help mass centralisation, brand new styling, upgraded suspension and a slipper clutch. 

The 5-spoke 17" wheels take a 120/70 tyre at the front and 180/55 at the rear.

• 2006: White/red, blue/white, black (Raven), yellow/black 50th Anniversary Edition
• 2007: White/red, blue/white/grey, black/silver

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