Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Yamaha YZF R6
2013 Yamaha YZF-R6[/caption]2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 Review and Specifications
2013 Yamaha YZF-R6
From racing around the track in no time to conquering the urban maze in real time, the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 turns heads as effortlessly as it does corners. And does everything to perfection. Light, powerful, and bristling with nearly every cutting-edge innovation, it features a taut, tunable chassis that lets it maneuver from upright to full lean instantly - and carve tight, perfect lines. If youre searching for the ultimate 600, look no further.
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2013 Yamaha YZF-R6[/caption]The 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 was born on the racetrack. Its MotoGP bred technology is tuned to give you the kind of outstanding engine and chassis performance usually reserved for professional racers. The 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 is full of innovations and technology, you just wont find on the competitors machinery.
The R6 is a showcase of Yamahas latest sport bike technologies.
From the YCC-T fly by wire throttle to the MotoGP inspired straight frame design, to Yamahas exclusive electronically variable intake stacks, to a fully adjustable suspension package, the Yamaha R6 is designed to take super sport riding to a whole new level.
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2013 Yamaha YZF-R6[/caption]2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Specifications
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 58W
Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17 73W
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)
2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 Price:$11,190 (Team Yamaha Blue/White); $10,990 (Matte Gray); $10,990 (Rapid Red/Pearl White)
