2013 Yamaha YZF-R6

Just like the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1, the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 gets an update to its blue, red, and black motorcycle livery color scheme choices. Available in September 2012 (wait, that’s…now!), the new R6 is just like the old R6, but umm…newer. Yeah, we are having a hard time writing anything of note about the tuning fork brand’s latest true-600cc supersport offering.

The new colors do look like an improvement over last year’s though, and the Graves-inspired racy Team Yamaha Blue/White color scheme is our favorite from the bunch. Is it worth the $200 price premium ($11,190 MSRP)? We’re not so sure about that, but it is nice. Photos after the jump.

MSRP*	$14,490 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from September 2013 $14,290 (Matte Gray) Available from September 2013 $14,290 (Rapid Red) Available from September 2013	$11,190 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) $10,990 (Matte Gray) $10,990 (Rapid Red/Pearl White)	$11,390 (World GP 50th Anniversary Edition - Pearl White/Rapid Red) $11,090 (Pearl White/Candy Red) $10,890 (Raven) $10,890 (Team Yamaha Blue/White)
Engine
Bore x Stroke	78.0mm X 52.2mm	67.0 x 42.5mm	67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	13.1:1	13.1:1
Final Drive	#530 O-ring chain	O-ring chain	O-ring chain
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch	6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch	6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Type	998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)	599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves	599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Chassis
Brakes / Front	Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers	Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers	Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear	220mm disc; single-piston caliper	220mm disc; single-piston caliper	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Suspension / Front	43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel	41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.5-in travel	41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.5-in travel
Suspension / Rear	Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel	Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel	Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Tires / Front	120/70ZR17M/C 58W	120/70-ZR17 58W	120/70-ZR17
Tires / Rear	190/55ZR17M/C 75W	180/55-ZR17 73W	180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal
Fuel Economy**	33 mpg	40 mpg	40 mpg
Height	44.5 in	43.1 in	43.1 in
Length	81.5 in	80.3 in	80.3 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change)	Spec Not Available	2.75 qt	2.75 qt
Rake (Caster Angle)	24.0°	24°	24°
Seat Height	32.9 in	33.5 in	33.5 in
Trail	4.0 in	3.8 in	3.8 in
Wet Weight***	454 lb	417 lb	417 lb
Wheelbase	55.7 in	54.1 in	54.1 in
Width	28.1 in	27.8 in	27.8 in
Other
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear	38/15 (2.533)	31/12 (2.583)	31/12 (2.583)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear	33/16 (2.063)	32/16 (2.000)	32/16 (2.000)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear	37/21 (1.762)	30/18 (1.667)	30/18 (1.667)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear	35/23 (1.522)	26/18 (1.444)	26/18 (1.444)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear	30/22 (1.364)	27/21 (1.286)	27/21 (1.286)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear	33/26 (1.269)	23/20 (1.150)	23/20 (1.150)
Primary Reduction Ratio	65/43 (1.512)	85/41 (2.073)	85/41 (2.073)
Secondary Reduction Ratio	47/17 (2.765)	45/16 (2.813)	45/16 (2.813)
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

From : http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2013-yamaha-yzf-r6/