Yamaha YZF 600 R6 Specs

2006 - 2018 • 6 variants

The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 is a sport motorcycle produced from 2006 to 2018 across 5 variants. It is powered by a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, dohc, 4 valves per cylinder.. Peak power output is 129 hp. Peak torque is 61.7 Nm.

About the Yamaha YZF 600 R6

The Yamaha YZF 600 R6 is a Sport motorcycle from Yamaha, produced from 2006 to 2020. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the Yamaha YZF 600 R6, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

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Yamaha YZF 600 R6 by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2006	2007	2008	2010	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Dry Weight	162 kg / 357 lbs (single seat 161 kg)	162 kg / 357 lbs (single seat 161 kg)	166 kg / 366 lbs ↑	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Engine Detail	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Wheelbase	1380 mm / 53.4 in	1380 mm / 53.4 in	1380 mm / 54.3 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in ↓	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in
Brakes - Front	2x 310mm floating discs	2x 310mm floating discs	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 gal	17 Litres / 4.5 gal	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal	17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal ↑	17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal	17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal	17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal	17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Brakes - Rear	Single 220mm disc	Single 220mm disc	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Suspension - Front	41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping	41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping	41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping	Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,	Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,	Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,	Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,	43mm KYB telescopic forks ↑	43mm KYB telescopic forks	43mm KYB telescopic forks	43mm KYB telescopic forks
Suspension - Rear	Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with 2-way compression damping	Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with 2-way compression damping	Fully adjustable link Monocross, 4-way adjustable ↑	Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,	Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,	Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,	Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable
Top Speed	255.1 km/h	255.1 km/h	256.9 km/h ↑	256.9 km/h	256.9 km/h	256.9 km/h	256.9 km/h	-	-	-	-
Clutch	Back torque-limiting slipper clutch	Back torque-limiting slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch	Multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive	O-ring Chain	O-ring Chain	#525 O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain
Height	1090 mm / 42.9 in	1090 mm / 42.9 in	1090 mm / 43.1in	1095mm / 43.1in ↑	1095mm / 43.1in	1095mm / 43.1in	1095mm / 43.1in	1095 mm / 43.1 in	1095 mm / 43.1 in	1095 mm / 43.1 in	1095 mm / 43.1 in
Length	2040 mm / 80.3 in	2040 mm / 80.3 in	2040 mm / 80.3in	2040 mm / 80.3in	2040 mm / 80.3in	2040 mm / 80.3in	2040 mm / 80.3in	2040 mm / 80.3 in	2040 mm / 80.3 in	2040 mm / 80.3 in	2040 mm / 80.3 in
Wet Weight	-	-	188 kg / 413.6 lb	189 kg / 415.8 lbs. ↑	189 kg / 415.8 lbs.	189 kg / 415.8 lbs.	189 kg / 415.8 lbs.	190 kg / 419 lbs ↑	190 kg / 419 lbs	190 kg / 419 lbs	190 kg / 419 lbs
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	12.8:1	13.1:1 ↑	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1	13.1;1
Width	700 mm / 27.6 in	700 mm / 27.6 in	700 mm / 27.6 in	705 mm / 27.8'in ↑	705 mm / 27.8'in	705 mm / 27.8'in	705 mm / 27.8'in	706 mm / 27.8 in ↑	706 mm / 27.8 in	706 mm / 27.8 in	706 mm / 27.8 in
Fuel Induction	Fuel injection with YCCT (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle)	Fuel injection with YCCT (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle)	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.	41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.	41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.	41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Trail	850 mm / 33.5 in	850 mm / 33.5 in	97mm / 3.8 in ↓	97 mm / 3.8 in	97 mm / 3.8 in	97 mm / 3.8 in	97 mm / 3.8 in	97mm / 3.8 in	97mm / 3.8 in	97mm / 3.8 in	97mm / 3.8 in
Max Power	125.3 hp / 93.4 kW @ @14500 rpm	125.3 hp / 93.4 kW @ @14500 rpm	94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm ↓	94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm	94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm	123.7 hp / 91 kW @ 14500 rpm ↑	94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm ↓	87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm ↓	87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm	87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm	87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm
Wheel Travel - Front	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	115 mm / 4.5 in ↓	115 mm / 4.5 in	115 mm / 4.5 in	115 mm / 4.5 in	120 mm / 4.7 in ↑	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	119.4 mm / 4.7 in ↓	119.4 mm / 4.7 in	119.4 mm / 4.7 in	119.4 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in ↑	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in
Ignition	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Max Torque	59.4 Nm / 43.8 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm	59.4 Nm / 43.8 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm	65.8 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm ↑	65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm ↓	65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm	65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm	65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm	61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm ↓	61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm	61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm	61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile	11.1 sec	11.1 sec	11.6 sec ↑	11.6 sec	11.6 sec	11.6 sec	11.6 sec	-	-	-	-

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