What year did the R6 change?
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is a Yamaha 600 class sport bike motorcycle, first introduced in 1999, updated in 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2017, and revised in the years in between.
How fast is a Yamaha r6?
160 mph
Top Speed: 160 mph (Est.)
What are the features of a Yamaha R6?
It is more relaxing to enjoy the full potential of the R6, since the bike’s behavior is different to R1. One of the most attractive features obviously is the engine character: There is no sudden slip of the rear wheel, because the high rpm level gives a smooth power delivery.
Which is better Yamaha R1 or R6 Supersport?
Just click on ‘Demonstration R1&R6’ to run the animation. The R6 is all about: ‘Control of performance and chassis’. A 600 cc Supersport is a perfect balance between engine performance and riding character. It is more relaxing to enjoy the full potential of the R6, since the bike’s behavior is different to R1.
Can a Yamaha R6 be used as a swing arm?
The R6 however uses the engine as major element to connect the head stock with the swing arm pivot. It is a matter of weight versus speed and performance, which requires a stiffer chassis connection for R1.
Who was the project leader for the Yamaha R6?
Kunihiko Miwa, who was responsible for both the R1 and the R6 as project leader, always shakes his head, when people bring up such subjects. Says Miwa: “If you want to build a perfect supersport machine, you can not make faulty compromises.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha R6?
Like so many new Japanese bikes, problems are almost non-existent with the 2006 Yamaha R6 and, should they occur, recalls and warranty work should mean the customer doesn’t have to worry. The old spectre of road salt can still make any motorcycle look tatty fast and crash/theft damage should be checked for if buying used.
When did the Yamaha R6 track 600 come out?
The 2006 Yamaha R6 was top track 600 during 2006 although the competition wasn’t that far behind. Supersport 600 pricing is very competitive so if you shop around on any motorcycle in the class you’ll get a tidy deal.
What kind of throttle does a Yamaha R6 have?
Lines and corner speed that’d be impossible on other bikes are child’s play on the 2006 Yamaha R6. A little too committed for town work and bumpy roads. The 2006 Yamaha R6 has an 18,000rpm red line, fly-by-wire throttle, titanium valves with chrome-nitrided valve springs.
When did the Yamaha R6 engine redline come out?
In February 2006, Yamaha admitted the bike’s true engine redline was more than 1,000 rpm lower than what was indicated on the tachometer and had been advertised, and offered to buy back any R6 if the customer was unhappy. Chaz Davies helped Yamaha to win both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Supersport World Championship season.