Positioned in Yamaha's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 features a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) with a 12.4:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the YZF-R6 measures 161.9 kg (357 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,384 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.5-liter (1.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 23 indexed model years from 1999 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression12.4:1
Bore x Stroke65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital DC-CDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake24.5°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1384 mm (54.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight161.9 kg (357.0 pounds)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall Length2045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall Width688 mm (27.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity4.50 litres (1.19 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsTeam Yamaha Blue/White, Rapid Red: Raven
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