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08 Yamaha YZF-R6 specificationsYamaha YZF-R6 2008


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2008 Yamaha YZF-R6

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Light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production 600cc motorcycle Yamaha—or anybody else—has ever built.

General information
Model:Yamaha YZF-R6
Year:2008
Category:Sport
Rating:77.5 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 transmission
Displacement:599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type:In-line four
Stroke:4
Compression:13.1:1
Bore x stroke:67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel control:DOHC
Ignition:TCI
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Liquid
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:166.0 kg (366.0 pounds)
Seat height:851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall length:2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width:701 mm (27.6 inches)
Wheelbase:1,379 mm (54.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):24.0°
Trail:97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension:41mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel:102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear suspension:Single shock
Rear suspension travel:102 mm (4.0 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 specifications
Fuel capacity:17.41 litres (4.60 gallons)
Color options:Cadmium Yellow w/Flames, Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver
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