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Yamaha YZF-R6 20082008 Yamaha YZF-R6 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6. Image credits - Yamaha.
| Yamaha's profilation of this bike |
| 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 of manufacture | 2008 |
| Type | Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 9599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.9 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| 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 | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork |
| Front wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Rear wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 166.0 kg (366.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1379 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.41 litres (4.60 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Cadmium Yellow w/Flames, Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 08 Yamaha YZF-R6 discussion group or the general Yamaha discussion group. |
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