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General informationModel: Yamaha YZF-R6 Year: 2005 Category: Sport Rating: 77.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmissionDisplacement :600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) Engine type: In-line four Stroke: 4 Compression :12.4:1 Bore x stroke :65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) Fuel system: Injection. Fuel Injection Valves per cylinder:4 Fuel control: DOHC Ignition: Digital DC-CDI Starter: Electric Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: 6-speed Transmission type final drive: Chain Physical measuresDry weight: 161.9 kg (357.0 pounds) Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Overall height: 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) Overall length: 2,045 mm (80.5 inches) Overall width: 688 mm (27.1 inches) Wheelbase :1,384 mm (54.5 inches) Chassis and dimensionsRake (fork angle): 24.5° Trail: 94 mm (3.7 inches) Front suspension : 41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Front suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches) Rear suspension : Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17 Front brakes: Double disc Front brakes diameter: 310 mm (12.2 inches) Rear brakes: Single disc Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches) Speed and acceleration Other specificationsFuel capacity: 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) Color options: Team Yamaha Blue/White, Rapid Red: Raven Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our partners.
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