Technical characteristics of the Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycle

A brief history of the motorcycle

The Yamaha R6 was first introduced in 1998. The new model replaces the Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat. In 2001, the engine of the new product was modernized: the engine design became lighter, forged pistons were installed, and the capacity was also reduced. The Yamaha P6 motorcycle underwent its first restyling in 2003. Then the carburetor was replaced with an injector, the appearance of the decorative plastic and the headlight changed. The next changes occurred in 2005, when minor changes were made to the design of the engine systems. In 2006, the design of the plastic, headlights and exhaust system changed again. The engine became more powerful, the volume of the fuel tank increased, an injection system with double injectors was installed, and the ignition system was updated. External changes for 2008 are not as noticeable as the effects of previous redesigns. Then the engine power increased slightly, and the engine displacement decreased again. Later, in 2010, the design was redesigned again and changes were made to the operation of the exhaust system.

The following changes occurred only 7 years later - in 2021, the motorcycle began to resemble the Yamaha R1 in appearance, the power was slightly reduced, systems such as TCS and D-Mode appeared, and the braking system was updated.

Yamaha R6 was first introduced in 1998

Motorcycle Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2008 review

The description of the Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2008 motorcycle is in the queue for publication of the article. Announcement: Today, for almost every new motorcycle that comes into being, marketers strive to carve out their own niche. This one is a road sport, this one is a recreational enduro. But what class should we include a motorcycle that has a little bit of everything? A good bike should have a reliable engine, comfortable ergonomics and simple controls...

Yamaha YZF 600 R6 is a motorcycle that is occasionally sold in Russia and is equipped with a fairly high-power engine of 129.0 hp. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.

A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.

Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Yamaha YZF 600 R6, whose technical characteristics make it possible to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 599 cc. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of more than 400 kb. cm, which includes the Yamaha YZF 600 R6 - this category of motorcycles simply cannot claim the title of “motorcycle for a beginner.” On the contrary, this is already a serious technique that requires certain control of motorcycle equipment with a smaller engine capacity. Yes, she attracts more attention, she is the most beautiful, fast, interesting and there is a huge selection of models. But as power increases, the weight of the motorcycle inevitably increases. In this class you are unlikely to find motorcycles lighter than 180 kg, unless they are the latest motorcycle models.

Go to the entire range of Yamaha motorcycles, on this page you can find Yamaha YZF 600 R6 motorcycles from other years of production and information about them

Description of the Yamaha YZF-R6 sportbike

A detailed analysis of the characteristics of the Yamaha YUZF R6 bike can be studied below.

Maximum speed and acceleration

The Yamaha P6 accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The maximum speed of the Yamaha P6 is 277 km/h.

Design Features

The motorcycle is made in the classic style of Japanese sports bikes. Featuring a fetal-shaped fit for maximum streamlining.

Stylish design

The appearance of the Yamaha P6 sportbike is quite aggressive and characteristic of such motorcycles.

Weight and dimensions

The weight of the Yamaha P6 is 166 kg, its length is 204 cm, width – 70.5, height – 110 cm.

The motorcycle is made in the classic style of Japanese sports bikes

Specifications

Let's briefly look at the main technical characteristics of the Yamaha R6.

Fuel consumption

The bike consumes from 6 to 8 liters of fuel per 100 km. How many cubes a Yamaha P6 has depends on the year of manufacture. Most models are equipped with a 600 cc engine. cm.

engine's type

The bike is equipped with a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a power of 127 hp. With. and torque of 10,500 rpm.

Transmission

The gearbox is mechanical, 6-speed with chain drive. Since 2006 it has also been equipped with a slipper clutch.

Disc brakes allow you to achieve high speeds without risk.

Chassis and brakes

Disc brakes allow you to reach high speeds with confidence without risk. The front has two discs with 4 pistons, the rear has only one disc and a 2-piston caliper (until 2002).

Suspension

The rear suspension is pendulum with 120 mm travel and a monoshock absorber. The front one is telescopic, fully adjustable, inverted in models starting from 2005.

Yamaha has announced the technical specifications and features of the updated 2008 YZF-R6 motorcycle model. The new Yamaha YZF-R6, one might say, was filled with technologies used at world racing championships for this purpose. The new bike's racing-inspired electronics, YCC-T Electronic Throttle Control and YCC-I Electronic Intake Control, deliver higher power and torque. Plus, race-developed chassis tuning gives the handling more edge and refinement. When Yamaha released the new generation YZF-R6 motorcycle before the 2006 season, it instantly became a sensation. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, an aggressive minimalist body, a phenomenally fast engine and an ultra-compact racing-inspired chassis, the Yamaha YZF-R6 represented a giant leap in performance motorcycle design.

The engine of the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle develops incredible power from 10,000 rpm. Featuring Yamaha Microprocessor Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), short stroke crank mechanism with safe kinematics, advanced injection system with auxiliary injectors and EXUP torque boost system, this 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC 600cc in-line engine is designed to deliver the perfect performance. CM with 4 valves per cylinder forms a class of its own. For the 2008 model year, Yamaha engineers were able to further increase the power potential of the R6 engine, both through the use of new modern technologies and by fine-tuning existing components.

YCC-I (microprocessor controlled intake system) was first introduced on the 2007 YZF-R1 engine, and for the 2008 season on the latest R6, Yamaha has enhanced the system's performance with a high-tech intake system. The YCC-I intelligent system consists of four lightweight plastic pipes, each with an upper and lower part that, under normal operation, form a single unit. However, when the electronic control unit determines that the R6 engine speed exceeds the normalized limit and that the throttle opening has risen above a certain maximum, the pipe sections are separated so that the shorter lower section serves as the intake port, excluding the upper section. The movement of the pipes is carried out in real time by an electric servo drive, which performs its functions so smoothly that the rider does not notice it. Because the components of the YCC-I system are lightweight, compact and relatively simple, the entire system is efficient, reliable and maintenance-free.

In this new engine, the new YCC-I system and the YCC-T system (Yamaha's Microprocessor Controlled Throttle System) are controlled in parallel, optimizing the fuel injection process and achieving incredible precision in the metering of the air-fuel mixture. The high level of control achieved in the R6 engine's intake system provides increased torque at low and mid-range engine speeds and increases the feeling of power at high speeds. In fact, the YCC-I and YCC-T systems work together to expand the power envelope, making the 2008 R6 even stronger and more efficient, giving the rider easier power control.

The 2007 R6's YCC-T microprocessor-based throttle control provides perfect responsiveness across the engine's entire range, from idle to rev limit redline. The algorithm used was considered very successful. To accommodate the handling of the new, more powerful engine, and to compensate for the increased engine braking effect resulting from the increased compression ratio, the YCC-T and fuel injection system settings have been slightly modified. These minor tweaks to the YCC-T and fuel injection system are designed to improve engine control during acceleration, braking and cornering, resulting in greater efficiency, especially on twisty roads.

As a result of these efforts, the 2008 R6 engine delivers unparalleled power, including the use of newly designed pistons that increase the compression ratio to 13.1 compared to 12.8 in the 2007 model. The new piston design includes a slightly tapered bottom to give the combustion chamber a shed roof shape, and the valve recess is made shallower to accommodate the four titanium valves. The 13.1 compression ratio is the highest ever used on a Yamaha motorcycle, and several other changes have been made for the 2008 model to compensate for the increased piston loads. The connecting rod bearings have become wider, while the main journal lubrication holes have increased in diameter. The intake and exhaust valve springs are now made from a stronger alloy to ensure efficient operation of the valves during the frequent use of maximum power during extreme racing conditions.

Other significant changes associated with the new pistons for higher compression ratios include a timing chain tensioner that has been hardened with palladium carbide to improve chain drive stability and reduce mechanical losses.

To provide improved torque performance, the 2007 R6 features a connector between the second and third cylinder exhaust pipes that initiates a pulsation of exhaust gases every 360 degrees of crankshaft rotation. To optimize the effect of adding power among design measures, the new 2008 R6 engine has a 30% larger connecting pipe diameter, providing a further increase in the motorcycle's torque at high rpm.

To enhance the power gains resulting from the increased compression ratio and the new YCC-I system, the 2008 R6's intake manifold has a new design that provides lower intake resistance and better cylinder filling characteristics.

Benefits of the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 engine:

• Addition of YCC-I (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Intake) electronic intake control system - Yamaha's microprocessor intake control system.
• New pistons designed for an engine with a compression ratio of 13.1 (compression ratio on the 2007 model is 12.8).
• Changed settings of the YCC-T system and fuel injection system.
• New intake manifold design.
• Improved connecting rod bearings and valve springs.
• Improved timing chain tensioner with hydraulic elements.
• The diameter of the exhaust system connecting pipe has been increased by 30% to increase torque.
• Changed shape of the rear section of the exhaust pipe.

Yamaha engineers and designers have optimized more than just engine performance by making improvements to individual elements of the original design. Chassis performance has similarly been improved through a series of subtle but important improvements made to many components.

The R6 development team has completely changed the existing frame's delicate balance of stiffness, making very minor changes to the wall thickness of the frame's two beams, particularly in the rider's knee area. At the same time, the wall thickness of the steering column was increased, which provided increased rigidity. Also for the 2008 model, the cross member between the right and left sides of the delta frame was removed. These are minor changes, which are completely invisible during external inspection, designed to increase the rigidity of the steering column and, at the same time, slightly increase the level of longitudinal elasticity. The new frame's revised stiffness-to-strength ratio results in better handling and more precise handling when cornering at high speeds, delivering intense acceleration out of corners.

To match the revised handling characteristics of the new delta frame, the new, fully adjustable 41mm fork features new inverted stays with revised stiffness. The stiffness of the lower triple aluminum triple clamp has also been tweaked to match the new fork stays and the new frame characteristics. This was achieved by increasing the width of the traverses and changing the shape of the ribs on the reverse side of the traverse. In addition, the fork offset has been increased.

The 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 is also equipped with a lightweight cast magnesium alloy subframe. This material was first used on a Yamaha motorcycle for such a part. Magnesium has exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, so the 450g weight reduction of the new subframe not only contributes to the overall weight reduction of the bike, but also helps provide better weight distribution, which improves overall handling characteristics. One essential element that contributes to the R6's exceptional responsiveness and stability is the long swing arm, which is positioned near the bike's midpoint to reduce squat during acceleration. As with the new frame and improved fork, for 2008 the rigidity of this new swingarm has been changed by adding ribs inside the rear casting, while the end sections of the arm are now forged from aluminum alloy rather than drawn. On the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6, the thickness of the 310mm dual front brake discs has been increased from 4.5mm to 5.0mm. This not only improves heat dissipation performance under heavy brake use, but also optimizes front wheel gyroscopic torque, which improves front wheel stability and allows the rider to better “feel” the front tire. To reduce the weight of the rear suspension, the two-way adjustable shock absorber is mounted on a new lightweight bracket, similar to that used on the latest R1 model.

On the Yamaha YZF-R6, 52.5% of the load is carried by the front wheel, so to optimize chassis performance, our design team has identified a riding position that further increases the load on the front wheel when the rider is on the motorcycle. The rider's hip position is moved forward by 5mm, and the handlebars are moved 5mm forward and 5mm down. The downward angle of the steering grips has also undergone a change. These changes give the R6 rider a closer and better feel to the front end of the motorcycle, resulting in a more accurate perception of the motorcycle's interaction with the road. This allows the rider to select and maintain the desired line with faster and more precise turns, which increases the pleasure and satisfaction of riding the motorcycle.

The third generation Yamaha YZF-R6 has raised the design bar with its aggressive, cropped body that gives the impression of a predator ready to pounce on its prey. Retaining the essence of the motorcycle's special character, the body design of the new 2008 R6 takes this concept to the extreme. The feeling of forward and upward movement created by the expressive line running from the rear wheel through the central axle and further to the steering column is preserved. For 2008, the top edges of the side panels and the top of the fuel tank have been redesigned, emphasizing the forward-weighted feel and focusing the visual experience on the front of the bike. The dynamic front fairing also has a new shape, giving the bike an even more aerodynamic appearance, complemented by a new narrow 4-piece rear cowl. To reduce aerodynamic drag and to facilitate dismantling, the mirror brackets have been moved from the fairing surface to the fairing mounting brackets.

Technical features of the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 chassis:

• Straight delta frame concept with steering column, swing arm and rear axle in the same plane.
• Fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork with two compression damping adjustments.
• Fully adjustable rear suspension.
• Double front brake disc with a diameter of 310 mm with a radial caliper.

Technical characteristics of the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle:

• Engine: Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, in-line, forward-leaning, 16 valves, D0HC.
• Volume: 599 cm3.
• Bore and stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm.
• Compression ratio: 13.1:1.
• Maximum power: 94.9 kW (129 hp) at 14,500 rpm (without inertial charging) / 99.6 kW (135 hp) at 14,500 rpm (with inertial charging).
• Maximum torque: 65.8 Nm (6.71 kg/m) at 11,000 rpm (without inertial charging) / 69.1 Nm (7.05 kg/m) at 11,000 rpm (with inertial charging) .
• Lubrication system: Oil in the crankcase.
• Carburetor: Injector.
• Clutch type: Multi-disc in oil bath.
• Ignition system: TCI.
• Starting system: Electric.
• Transmission system: Constant mesh, 6 gears.
• Drive type: Chain.
• Fuel tank capacity: 17.3 liters.
• Oil system capacity: 3.4 liters.

In Russia, Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles will be officially offered in three possible colors: Yamaha Blue, Competition White, Graphite.