| Year
(of specifications) |
1999 -
2006 model |
| Engine |
600 cc,
4 cylinder |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
chain |
|
Max
speed |
151 mph |
| 0-60
mph |
3.6 sec. |
| Horsepower |
126 hp
@ 13,000 rpm |
| Weight |
163 kg
|
| Seat
height |
830 mm |
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is an acomplished 600 cc sport bike which
was first introduced in 1999. The original R6 was upgraded in
2001, 2003, 2006 and revised in the years in between.
The Yamaha YZF-R6 acted as a much needed replacement sports
bike for the YZF600R Thundercat, which was relegated to a touring
role on the the R6's introduction.
The engine of the R6 was an all-new inline four cylinder unit
which created around 120 horsepower. It was fed by a 'ram air'
style intake positioned between the headlights leading to the
airbox.
The twin spar aluminium frame of the Yamaha YZF-R6 is light
and rigid, and offers impeccable handling.
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External
review by Melvin L.
The 1999-2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 is capable of doing more than the
top speed of 151 mph stock. I have one, a 2003, and have once
hit 172 mph according to the speedometer, but regularly it tops
out at about 165, so I'd just like to correct that bit of information
listed on the R6 page.
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