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Yamaha YZF-R6 - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 is a lightweight supersport motorcycle designed for intermediate to experienced riders seeking track-focused performance and agility. Known for its responsive handling, potent parallel-twin engine, and aggressive styling, the R6 excels at delivering precise control in both road and circuit environments. Its compact dimensions and manageable seat height make it accessible despite demanding serious riding skills.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R6 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| 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 | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (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 |
| Torque | 67.50 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 123.50 Horsepower">HP (90.1 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 14500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | Titanium valves |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 41mm inverted fork |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Frame type | Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe. |
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 | |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Instruments | Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn signals. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, 60th Anniversary Yellow, Matte Gray |
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