Supersport
YamahaYZF-R6
2021-2025 · 3rd generation chassis/engine, carried over unchanged · R6 RACE (track-only; sold briefly as 'GYTR' special edition in 2022)
- Power
- 117hp
- @ 14,500 rpm
- Torque
- 61.7Nm
- @ 10,500 rpm
- Weight
- 190kg
- wet
- Engine
- 599cc
- 4 cyl · inline
Launch price (US)USD 12,699
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is listed for 2016-2025, in 3 versions. Category: Supersport. Latest version (2021-2025 · 3rd generation chassis/engine, carried over unchanged · R6 RACE (track-only; sold briefly as 'GYTR' special edition in 2022)): 599 cc, 117 hp, 61.7 Nm, and 190 kg.
Engine
- Engine
- 599cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 titanium valves, 13.1:1 compression — same engine as 2017-2020 street bike, re-based on the 2020 Euro-spec R6
- Displacement
- 599 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Configuration
- inline
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual with multiplate slipper/assist clutch, chain final drive, quickshifter fitted
- Gears
- 6
- Final drive
- chain
Performance
- Power
- 117 hp
- Power (metric)
- 87.1 kW
- Peak power at
- 14,500 rpm
- Torque
- 61.7 Nm
- Peak torque at
- 10,500 rpm
Chassis
- Front suspension
- 43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
- Rear suspension
- KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
- Front tire
- 120/70ZR17
- Rear tire
- 180/55ZR17
Brakes
- System
- Dual-channel ABS (standard)
- Front
- Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
- Rear
- 220mm single disc
Dimensions
- Weight
- 190 kg
- Weight basis
- curb
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
Electronics
- Quickshifter
- Yes