Yamaha R6 Specifications 1998-2002 (First Generation)

The Yamaha YZF-R6 was first introduced in 1998 as a part of the R-series lineup of sport motorcycles. This first generation of the R6 featured a liquid-cooled, 599cc, four-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel four-cylinder engine. It had a six-speed transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch. The engine was capable of producing 108 horsepower at 13,500 RPM and had a maximum torque of 59.4 Nm at 11,500 RPM.

The motorcycle featured a steel frame and had a fuel tank capacity of 4.6 gallons. The overall dry weight of the bike was 364 pounds. It had a seat height of 32.3 inches and a wheelbase of 55.5 inches. The front suspension was a 41mm upside-down fork, while the rear suspension was a single shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound damping.

The R6 was equipped with a dual 320mm front disc brake and a 220mm rear disc brake. The front tire size was 120/60 ZR17 and the rear tire size was 180/55 ZR17. The bike also featured a full-fairing design with a twin-headlight setup.

The R6 was available in various colors such as Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, and Yellow/Black. It received several updates and changes throughout its production run until 2002, when the second generation R6 was introduced.

General Information

Yamaha YZF-R6 Commercial 1998-2002

Model: Yamaha YZF-R6
Year: 2000
Category: Sport

Engine and Transmission

Displacement: 600.00cm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power: 120.00 HP (87.6 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque: 68.10 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM
Compression: 12.4:1
Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Cooling system: Liquid

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Chassis, Suspension, Brakes and Wheels

1998 -2002 Yamaha R6

Front wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire: 120/60-ZR17 55W
Rear tire: 180/55-ZR17 73W
Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 295 mm (11.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight: 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.7143 HP/kg
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length: 2,025 mm (79.7 inches)
Overall width: 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,380 mm (54.3 inches)

Performance

0 to 60 mph: 3.0–3.35 sec.
0 to 1⁄4 mi: 10.97 @ 125.18 mph
Top speed: 157–160 mph
Fuel economy: 38.0–38.1 mpg

 

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