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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 informationModel: 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 transmissionDisplacement :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 measuresDry 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 dimensionsRake (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 specificationsFuel capacity: 17.41 litres (4.60 gallons) Color options: Cadmium Yellow w/Flames, Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our partners.
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