2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary

Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary
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General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary
Year
2012
Category
Sport
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
36.55 cubic inches (599.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line four, 4 stroke
Power
122.0 horsepowers (91.0 kiloWatts) at 14500 RPM
Torque
48.46 pound-foot/lbf-ft (65.70 Nm / 6.70 kgf-m) at 10500 RPM
Compression
13.1:1
Bore x stroke
4.09 x 2.59 inches (67.0 x 42.5 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.88 litres/100 km, 17.0 km/l or 40.0 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
5.89 inches (96.5 mm)
Front suspension travel
6.20 inches (101.6 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.20 inches (101.6 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55-ZR17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.92 inches (310.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
13.42 inches (220.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
416.7 pounds (189.0 kg)
Seat height
51.9 inches (851 mm)
Wheelbase
83.9 inches (1375 mm)
Overall length
124.5 inches (2039 mm)
Overall width
43.1 inches (706 mm)
Overall height
66.8 inches (1094 mm)
Ground clearance
7.9 inches (130 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.50 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.69 gallons (2.6 litres)

Further motorcycle information