2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 Specs, and Review

2012 Yamaha YZF-R6

Besides its sheer speeds at the raceways, the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 is greatly known for its technological aspects. The Yamaha YZF-R6 screams tech-savvy in many ways, but is best known for Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), the first motorcycle to have one, and Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I). The advanced Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle provides "flawless response under all conditions," and the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake varies "intake tract length for excellent cylinder filling and a broader powerband."

And the Yamaha YZF-R6 returns for 2012 with these technical aspects wrapped around its 599cc inline-four featuring titanium valves, although a carry-over model from last year.

The only change for 2012 is a new color option; just like its older brother, the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1, the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 will be offered in a limited World GP 50th Anniversary Edition that celebrates Yamaha's racing heritage with Pearl White/Rapid Red livery.

The Limited Edition Yamaha YZF-R6, which only 1500 will be produced worldwide, includes a 50th Anniversary emblem on top of the fuel tank and a special numbered plate showing the production number.

Following are the highlights, specs, color options and MSRP for the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6.

2012 Yamaha YZF-R6

2012 Yamaha YZF-R6  Specifications/Technical Details :

MSRP* 

• $11,390 (World GP 50th Anniversary Edition - Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from January 2012
• $11,090 (Pearl White/Candy Red) Available from October 2011
• $10,890 (Raven) Available from October 2011
• $10,890 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2011

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
• Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17

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)
• Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

Source :  yamaha-motor