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Yamaha YZF-R6 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 is a lightweight 599cc sport bike engineered for track-focused riders seeking razor-sharp handling and high-revving performance. Its titanium-valved inline-four engine delivers aggressive acceleration, while the compact chassis excels in aggressive cornering. Best known for its nimble maneuverability and screaming power delivery, the R6 remains the quintessential middleweight supersport.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R6 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg) |
| Driveline | O-ring chain |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression | 13.1:1 |
| Engine details | Titanium intake valves |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Front suspension travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,374 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 189.2 kg (417.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light |
| Wheelbase | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 20/10-9 |
| Front tyre | 21/7-10 |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum swingarm w/piggyback High/Low speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 11.0-in travel |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone, w/Kashima coated piggyback shocks, High/Low speed compression, rebound |
| Frame type | Hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled- Fill aluminum subframe and cast aluminum swingarm |
| Clutch | Drive Train |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Bore x Stroke | 95.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression | 11.6:1 |
| Model | Yamaha YFZ450X SE |
| Color options | Pearl White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Candy Red, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Starter | Electric |
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