from 1999 to 2025Yamaha R6 - The screaming track star
when Yamaha brought out the R6 in 1999, it was a veritable bomb in the Supersport category. Sleek and compact, the R6 bewitches everyone with its insane 4-cylinder: under 10,000 rpm, you've got nothing! Beyond that, the block explodes and puts you in the driver's seat.
It received a major upgrade in 2003 with the arrival of fuel injection and a die-cast aluminum chassis. 2005 sees the arrival of inverted forks and radial brake calipers.
In 2006, the styling becomes much more incisive, while the engine takes a step towards madness. 127 horsepower jostle for position, while the block claims to reach 17,500 rpm(the reality is more modest). The 600 Yam' will reach the highest output of its dynasty - 129 hp - in 2008.
The R6 will continue to evolve quietly on this basis until 2017, when its styling copies that of the R1. It will take advantage of this to add a healthy dose of electronics: traction control, shifter, ABS and 3 riding modes. This evolution will enable it to run until 2021, when it will no longer be road-approved, due to Euro5. However, Yamaha will continue to offer it for track use, in the R6 Race version, or in the GYTR version for more experienced riders with thicker wallets.
Share
Models
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
helmet
Gloves
jacket
braking
Chain kit
Oils
Find an intercom
Parts
Luggage
Tires
