Yamaha R6 2008 Review

2008 Yamaha R6 Stats

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
Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive #525 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-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 27.6 in
Height 43.3 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available
Dry Weight 366 lb