Yamaha YZF-R6 For Sale
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 134 bhp at 14,500 rpm and maximum torque at 10,500 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 Showa upside down fork with 115 mm travel
- Adjustable rear shock with 120 mm travel
- Slipper clutch, LED tail light
- 4->2->1 exhaust system
- 6 speed gearbox
Compared to the 2006-2007 model there's a Showa fork, fuel injection, more power, re-jigged frame with some parts stiffer and some parts more flexible, the sub-frame is now Magnesium, the shock is lighter, front brakes less prone to heat fade, mirrors have been updated, clip-ons moved forward / lowered and the lights updated.
The 5-spoke 17" wheels take a 120/70 tyre at the front and 180/55 at the rear.
- 2008: White/red/black, black, blue/silver
- 2009: Red/white, blue/white, black
- 2010: Blue/white, black, white
- 2011: White, blue/silver/black, black
- 2012: White/black, blue/white, grey/black, white/red/black
- 2013: White/black, blue/grey, black
- 2014: White/black, blue/black, black
- 2015-2016: Blue/silver, grey/black
2010: Re-mapped engine with peak power boosted, a boost to the mid range and the muffler is slightly longer.
Did You Know?
The red/white/black version makes a brief appearance in A Good Day to Die Hard (2013).
Specs
Capacity: 599 cc (average)
Power: 134 bhp / 100 kW (high)
Red Line: 16,500 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: 850 mm / 33.5 inches (average)
Dry Weight: 166 kg / 366 pounds
Launch RRP: £7,500
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Price Guide
| Year | Dealer | Private | Part Ex | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | £4,450 | £3,550 | £3,100 | 18,900 |
| 2009 | £4,800 | £3,850 | £3,400 | 17,600 |
| 2010 | £5,250 | £4,200 | £3,650 | 16,100 |
| 2011 | £5,700 | £4,550 | £4,000 | 14,500 |
| 2012 | £6,150 | £4,950 | £4,300 | 12,800 |
| 2013 | £6,700 | £5,350 | £4,700 | 11,000 |
| 2014 | £7,250 | £5,800 | £5,050 | 9,100 |
| 2015 | £7,800 | £6,250 | £5,500 | 7,100 |
| 2016 | £8,450 | £6,750 | £5,900 | 4,900 |
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Popularity & How Many Left
| Year | On The Road | Off The Road | Total | For Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 334 | 320 | 654 | 41 / month |
| 2009 | 242 | 194 | 436 | 87 / month |
| 2010 | 207 | 155 | 362 | 54 / month |
| 2011 | 105 | 69 | 174 | 51 / month |
| 2012 | 77 | 90 | 167 | 35 / month |
| 2013 | 84 | 54 | 138 | 45 / month |
| 2014 | 84 | 61 | 145 | 37 / month |
| 2015 | 41 | 27 | 68 | 18 / month |
| 2016 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 12 / month |
Source: DVLA
