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Yamaha 2006 YZF-R6
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Description: MSRP* $9,499 (50th Anniversary Yellow/Black) Available from January 2006
$9,299 (Raven) Available from January 2006
$9,199 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from January 2006
Engine
Type 600cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 12.8:1
Carburetion Fuel injection w/ YCCT
Ignition TCI
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Final Drive #525 V8 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front 41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
Brakes/Front Dual 310mm floating discs w/radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length 80.3"
Width 27.6"
Height 43.3"
Seat Height 33.5"
Wheelbase 54.3"
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8"
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gallons
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 3.59 qts.
Dry Weight 357 lbs.
Other
Main Jet Not Applicable
Main Air Jet Not Applicable
Jet Needle Not Applicable
Needle Jet Not Applicable
Pilot Air Jet 1 Not Applicable
Pilot Outlet Not Applicable
Pilot Jet Not Applicable
Primary Reduction Ratio 85/41 (2.0731)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 45/16 (2.8125)
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)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
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tip2001
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Registered: June 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 352
Review Date: Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: Not Indicated | Rating: 0 

 
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Excellent bike even though i only have a crashed R6(guardrail at 120km/h)

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TicToc
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Registered: December 2005
Location: Temecula CA (SOCAL)
Posts: 1
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One if the BEST bikes I have seen. Cant wait til I get mine!!!
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SCOTTY727
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Registered: October 2005
Location: ILLINOIS
Posts: 18
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I put 160 miles on mine yesterday. The thing is a ROCKET....Going to the dyno this week.....
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ElChavoDelOchoR6
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Registered: October 2006
Location: Davie, Fl 33328
Posts: 1
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Exelent bike
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KShooter
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Registered: April 2007
Location: Iowa City, IA
Posts: 27
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I test rode this guy...i LOVED the engine. It truly is a rocket. Only problem--it's pricier than the gixxer, plus it's horrifyingly uncomfortable. For short folks (like me), it requires some lowering.

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