2012 Yamaha YZF-R6

2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 - USA Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP* $11,390 (World GP 50th Anniversary Edition - Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from January 2012
$11,090 (Pearl White/Candy Red) Available from October 2011
$10,890 (Raven) Available from October 2011
$10,890 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2011

ENGINE
Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive O-ring chain





CHASSIS
Suspension / Front 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.5-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17

DIMENSIONS
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.8 in
Height 43.1 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.1 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 2.75 qt
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Wet Weight*** 417 lb

OTHER
Primary Reduction Ratio 85/41 (2.073)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 45/16 (2.813)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear 31/12 (2.583)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear 32/16 (2.000)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear 30/18 (1.667)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear 26/18 (1.444)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear 27/21 (1.286)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear 23/20 (1.150)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)