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2009 YZF-R6

Model HomeFeaturesGalleryModel 2008

2009 YZF-R6

2007 YZF-R1
Engine

2009 YZF-R6

2007 YZF-R1

Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5mm77 x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio13.1:112.7:1
Final DriveChain#530 O-ring chain
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-IFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled IgnitionTCI
Transmission6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Type599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves (titanium intakes)
Chassis

2009 YZF-R6

2007 YZF-R1

Brakes/FrontDual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipersDual 310mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear220mm disc; single-piston caliper220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Suspension/Front41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/RearSingle shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travelSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 5.1-in travel
Tires/Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear180/55-ZR17190/50-ZR17
Dimensions

2009 YZF-R6

2007 YZF-R1

Dry WeightSpec Not Available390 lb
Fuel Capacity4.6 gal4.75 gal
Fuel Economy**40 mpgSpec Not Available
Height43.3 in43.7 in
Length80.3 in81.1 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change)3.6 qtSpec Not Available
Rake (Caster Angle)24°24.0°
Seat Height33.5 in32.9 in
Trail3.8 in4.0 in
Wet Weight414 lbSpec Not Available
Wheelbase54.3 in55.7 in
Width27.6 in28.3 in
Other

2009 YZF-R6

2007 YZF-R1

Gear Ratio - 1st Gear31/12 (2.583)38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear32/16 (2.000)33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear30/18 (1.667)37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear26/18 (1.444)35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear27/21 (1.286)30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear23/20 (1.150)33/26 (1.269)
Jet NeedleNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Main Air JetNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Main JetNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Needle JetNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Pilot Air Jet 1Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Pilot JetNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Pilot OutletNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Primary Reduction Ratio85/41 (2.073)65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio45/16 (2.813)45/17 (2.647)
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
MSRP*$10,190 (Vivid Orange/Raven) Available from September 2008
$10,190 (Pearl White) Available from September 2008
$10,090 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from September 2008
$9,990 (Raven) Available from September 2008
$11,599 (Team Yamaha Blue) 
$11,699 (Charcoal Silver) 
$11,699 (Candy Red)