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July 3, 2007

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2007 Yamaha YZF-R6

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GENERAL INFORMATION	YZF-R6	YZF-R6
Manufacturer	Yamaha	Yamaha

Model Year	2007	2007

Model	YZF-R6	YZF-R6

M.S.R.P.	$9,299.00	$9,299.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, forward inclined in-line 4-cylinder, 16-titanium valves	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, forward inclined in-line 4-cylinder, 16-titanium valves

Displacement	599 cc	599 cc

Bore x Stroke	67 x 42.5 mm	67 x 42.5 mm

Compression Ratio	12.8:1	12.8:1

DRIVETRAIN
Carburetion	Fuel injection with YCC-T	Fuel injection with YCC-T

Ignition	TCI	TCI

Transmission	6-speed	6-speed

Clutch	Multi-plate slipper	Multi-plate slipper

Final Drive	#525 V8 O-ring chain	#525 V8 O-ring chain

DIMENSIONS
Length	80.3 in.	80.3 in.

Width	27.6 in.	27.6 in.

Height	43.3 in.	43.3 in.

Wheelbase	54.3 in.	54.3 in.

Seat Height	33.5 in.	33.5 in.

Dry Weight	357 lbs.	357 lbs.

Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal.	4.6 gal.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red (see Options for color pricing)	Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red (see Options for color pricing)

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel	Front: 41 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel

Brakes	Front: Dual 310 mm floating discs with radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper	Front: Dual 310 mm floating discs with radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper

Tires	Front: 120/70-ZR17 Rear: 180/55-ZR17	Front: 120/70-ZR17 Rear: 180/55-ZR17


Rake	24° (caster angle)	24° (caster angle)

Trail	3.8 in.	3.8 in.