Friday 25 September 2009

Wednesday 16 September 2009

2010 Yamaha R6 Announced

Improvements have been made to a number of key areas.

  • The engine has been remapped for great low RPM torque.
  • The muffler has been lengethened 100mm for noise suppression.
  • A new variable intake
  • Revised 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system
  • Magnesium sub-frame

Appearances haven’t changed much from the 2006-2009 models. It would be hard to improve on such a spectacular looking machine as it is. Several new paint schemes with bold graphics will make their debut as well.


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 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

Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 3.6 qt

Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal

Fuel Economy** 40 mpg

Wet Weight 417 lb

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)