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Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary is a track-focused middleweight sportbike designed for experienced riders seeking precision and agility. Its 599cc inline-four engine delivers 122 horsepower and sharp handling characteristics that excel on closed circuits and demanding roads. This commemorative model celebrates Yamaha's racing heritage with proven performance and reliability.
2012
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | EXUP exhaust system |
| 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 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| 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 |
| Torque | 65.70 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 10500 |
| Power | 122.03 |
| 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 |
| 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° |
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox chassis |
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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 | 1,375 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 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 | 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light |
| Wheelbase | 1,270 mm (50.0 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 |
| 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 | Red/white/black |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Starter | Electric |
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