| | 2013 YZF-R6 | 2008 YZF-R6
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| MSRP* | $11,190 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2012
$10,990 (Matte Gray) Available from October 2012
$10,990 (Rapid Red/Pearl White) Available from October 2012
| $9,799 (Cadmium Yellow w/Flames) Available from December 2007
$9,599 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from November 2007
$9,599 (Raven) Available from November 2007
$9,599 (Liquid Silver) Available from November 2007
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| Engine | | | |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 42.5mm | 67.0 x 42.5mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 | 13.1:1 | |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | #525 O-ring chain | |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCI | |
| Transmission | 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch | 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch | |
| Type | 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves | 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves | |
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| Chassis | | | |
| Brakes / Front | 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 | |
| Suspension / Front | 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.5-in travel | 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel | |
| Suspension / Rear | Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel | Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel | |
| Tires / Front | 120/70-ZR17 58W | 120/70-ZR17 | |
| Tires / Rear | 180/55-ZR17 73W | 180/55-ZR17 | |
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| Dimensions | | | |
| Dry Weight | Spec Not Available | 366 lb | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal | 4.6 gal | |
| Fuel Economy** | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | |
| Height | 43.1 in | 43.3 in | |
| Length | 80.3 in | 80.3 in | |
| Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) | 2.75 qt | 2.75 qt | |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 24° | 24° | |
| Seat Height | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | |
| Trail | 3.8 in | 3.8 in | |
| Wet Weight*** | 417 lb | Spec Not Available | |
| Wheelbase | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | |
| Width | 27.8 in | 27.6 in | |
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| Other | | | |
| Gear Ratio - 1st Gear | 31/12 (2.583) | 31/12 (2.583) | |
| Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear | 32/16 (2.000) | 32/16 (2.000) | |
| Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear | 30/18 (1.667) | 30/18 (1.667) | |
| Gear Ratio - 4th Gear | 26/18 (1.444) | 26/18 (1.444) | |
| Gear Ratio - 5th Gear | 27/21 (1.286) | 27/21 (1.286) | |
| Gear Ratio - 6th Gear | 23/20 (1.150) | 23/20 (1.150) | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 85/41 (2.073) | 85/41 (2.073) | |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | 45/16 (2.813) | 45/16 (2.813) | |
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) | |