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2008 YZF-R6

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MSRP*$9,799 (Cadmium Yellow w/Flames) Available from December 2007
$9,599 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from November 2007
$9,599 (Raven) Available from November 2007
$9,599 (Liquid Silver) Available from November 2007
Engine
Type599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio13.1:1
CarburetionFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
IgnitionTCI
Transmission6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive#525 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/RearSingle shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes/FrontDual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length80.3 in
Width27.6 in
Height43.3 in
Seat Height33.5 in
Wheelbase54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle)24°
Trail3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change)Spec Not Available
Fuel Capacity4.6 gal
Fuel Economy**40 mpg
Dry Weight366 lb
Other
Main JetNot Applicable
Main Air JetNot Applicable
Jet NeedleNot Applicable
Needle JetNot Applicable
Pilot Air Jet 1Not Applicable
Pilot OutletNot Applicable
Pilot JetNot Applicable
Primary Reduction Ratio85/41 (2.073)
Secondary Reduction Ratio45/16 (2.813)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear31/12 (2.583)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear32/16 (2.000)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear30/18 (1.667)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear26/18 (1.444)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear27/21 (1.286)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear23/20 (1.150)
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)