Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke42.5 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power124 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,500 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,040 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth705 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha YZF-R6 vs Yamaha R1

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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Price Yamaha R1

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