Engineered by Yamaha for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2021 Yamaha YZF R6 Race relies on a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 14,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 61.7 Nm (45.5 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 197 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (14,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the YZF R6 Race measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.62 HP/kg (1.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,375 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 258 km (160 miles) between fill-ups.
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1150 mm (45.3 inches)
Overall Length2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall Width695 mm (27.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsIcon Blue, Midnight Black
InstrumentsMultifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn signals.
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