Yamaha's profilation of this bike We started out to give the 2005 R6 more horsepower and a new fork, and wound up engineering a nearly new motorcycle.
General information
Model:Yamaha YZF-R6
Year:2005
Category:Sport
Engine and transmission
Displacement:600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine type:In-line four
Stroke:4
Compression:12.4:1
Bore x Stroke:65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Fuel Injection
Valves per cylinder:4
Fuel control:DOHC
Ignition:Digital DC-CDI
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Liquid
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Chain
Physical measurements
Dry weight:161.9 kg (357.0 pounds)
Seat height:820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length:2,045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall width:688 mm (27.1 inches)
1,384 mm (54.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):24.5°
Trail:94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension:41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Suspension travel:119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension:Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension travel:119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:4.50 litres (1.19 gallons)
Color options:Team Yamaha Blue/White, Rapid Red: Raven
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