2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
The Yamaha YZF-R6, which dominated the debut season of MotoAmerica, is a formidable mid-size high-performance sport bike. Utilizing fly-by-wire technology and performance enhancements like the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake that varies intake tract length and a slipper-type clutch, the the 2016 Yamaha R6 is outstanding on both the street and track.
High-quality suspension is four-way adjustable (spring preload, high- and low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping) at both ends, and a removable shock spacer and adjustable fork ride height allows personalization of the R6’s handling.
2016 Yamaha R6 Specs:
- Engine: 599cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline 4-cylinder; 16 titanium valves
- Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
- Compression ratio: 13.1:1
- Fuel delivery: Yamaha 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
- Front suspension: 41mm inverted forks, 4-way adjustable; 4.5 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: Single shock, 4-way adjustable; 4.7 inches of travel
- Front brakes: Dual 310mm hydraulic discs
- Rear brake: 220mm hydraulic disc
- Front tire: 120/70ZR17
- Rear tire: 180/55ZR17
- L x W x H: 80.3 x 27.8 x 43.1 inches
- Seat height: 33.5 inches
- Wheelbase: 54.1 inches
- Rake: 24.0°
- Trail: 3.8 inches
- Ground clearance: 5.1 inches
- Fuel capacity: 4.5 gallons
- EPA estimated fuel economy: 40 mpg
- Wet weight: 417 pounds
- Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 Colors:
- 60th Anniversary Yellow
- Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver
- Matte Gray
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 Price:
- MSRP: $10,990 (gray); $11,190 (blue); $11,490 (yellow)
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