When did the Yamaha YZF R6 R46 come out?
In 2005, alongside the inverted forks and radial brakes, Yamaha released the R46 ‘Rossi Rep.’ Only 2500 were made and they feature a hideous paint scheme, numbered top yoke and Termignoni can on a stock 2005 YZF-R6.
What is the Red Key on a Yamaha R6?
The 2003 R6 was the first model to feature Yamaha’s YISS immobilisor system, which requires the red ‘master’ key to reprogram blank ‘black’ keys. Without the red key you will need to replace the ECU should you lose your keys, which is very costly…
What kind of caliper does a Yamaha YZF R6 have?
According to Yamaha, the 2003 model’s new five-spoke wheels are 4% lighter than the outgoing version’s three-spoke items, which isn’t much to write home about. The R6 runs four-piston calipers with 298mm discs on the front and a single-piston caliper and 220mm disc on the rear.
When did the Audi R6 get a new engine?
The R6 was totally redesigned in 2006 and this new generation has absolutely no similarity with the 2003-2005 model. As well as a new engine, the 2006 R6 features a ride-by-wire throttle, radical styling, screaming 17,500rpm red line, high and low speed damping on its suspension, slipper clutch, the list goes on and on…
In 2005, alongside the inverted forks and radial brakes, Yamaha released the R46 ‘Rossi Rep.’ Only 2500 were made and they feature a hideous paint scheme, numbered top yoke and Termignoni can on a stock 2005 YZF-R6.
The 2003 R6 was the first model to feature Yamaha’s YISS immobilisor system, which requires the red ‘master’ key to reprogram blank ‘black’ keys. Without the red key you will need to replace the ECU should you lose your keys, which is very costly…
According to Yamaha, the 2003 model’s new five-spoke wheels are 4% lighter than the outgoing version’s three-spoke items, which isn’t much to write home about. The R6 runs four-piston calipers with 298mm discs on the front and a single-piston caliper and 220mm disc on the rear.
The R6 was totally redesigned in 2006 and this new generation has absolutely no similarity with the 2003-2005 model. As well as a new engine, the 2006 R6 features a ride-by-wire throttle, radical styling, screaming 17,500rpm red line, high and low speed damping on its suspension, slipper clutch, the list goes on and on…