Thursday, February 5, 2015
2004 Yamaha YZF R6 motorbikebicycle
Keen eyes will notice a larger exhaust outlet. Peak power on the new model was down a couple (to 100.7 at 12,700 rpm) as measured on Hansens dyno compared to the ’03 model we ran on the White Brothers dyno last year. Our test group all commended the R6′s lithe feel. It’s nearly the lightest in the group (391 lbs., tank empty), and its diminutive size between the legs helps make its rider feel capable of dominating the bike during extreme maneuvers. There is negligible wind protection from the compact fairing, but an 80-mph breeze helps take weight off a rider’s wrists. Helping matters is the silky engine that was universally judged to be the smoothest in class. The R6′s 4-piston monoblock brake calipers are familiar to all by now, but combined with the 298mm dual discs up front, they’re still up to task. The front binders have a softish initial bite but with plenty of power when squeezed with authority, aided by an ultra-firm lever that makes a rider confident he could run it deeper into the corners.
General information | |
| Model: | Yamaha YZF-R6 |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 77.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Power: | 123.00 HP (89.8 kW)) @ 13000 RPM |
| Torque: | 68.50 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.5 ft.lbs) @ 12000 RPM |
| Compression: | 12.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Swingarm (Link suspension) |
| Rear suspension travel: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.7593 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,090 mm (42.9 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,025 mm (79.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options: | Racing red, Yamaha blue, Mistral grey |
Further information | |
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