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Yamaha R6
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Light, powerful, and responsive, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production 600cc motorcycle Yamaha-or anybody else-has ever built. The winning bike of the 2009 World Supersport Championship, the R6 has earned a reputation as the best middleweight sportbike available.
Sportbike Facts
The YZF-R6 was the first production motorcycle with a fly-by-wire throttle system-for flawless response under all conditions.
Four-way adjustable (preload, high-speed compression, low speed compression and rebound damping) piggyback rear shock delivers exceptional rear wheel tracking and stability
The R6S is an outstanding do-it-all sportbike, with big horsepower, razor-sharp handling and a comfortable cockpit. The R6S allows a slightly more relaxed riding position than the R6, but with stellar performance for any rider. It's the perfect bike for anyone who rides an earlier model R6.
Sportbike Facts
Competition-bred suction-piston-type fuel injection with 38mm throttle bodies features short intake ports and a special vacuum-controlled intake system to ensure instant throttle response all the way up to the 15,500-rpm redline.
Light and carefully tuned Deltabox III frame and Controlled-Fill swingarm are key to the R6S's class-leading handling performance and feel.
Great for newer riders or those who have an FZ6R in their garage already, this sportbike offers fantastic power in a comfortable package for any rider, with low seat height, grips that reach back�and a powerful 600cc engine.
Sportbike Specs
The FZ6R is a great combination of performance, handling, and exciting sport bike style, but also with a low seat height that's both adjustable to fit a wider variety of riders and also narrower where it counts to make it even easier to put both feet on the ground.
The 600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine is ready to respond with smooth, linear performance when the rider twists the throttle. Maximum output is achieved at a spirited 10,000 rpm and maximum torque is obtained at 9000 rpm. Bottom line: Its outstanding "torquey" low to mid rpm engine performance is just right for someone who enjoys commuting to work or school or riding the canyons on the weekends.
The 32-bit ECU controls the four-hole, two-direction, high-dynamic-range type fuel injectors for superior injection control. By delivering the precise fuel-air mixture needed for conditions, the engine can deliver great power and fuel economy.
The seat has separate front and rear sections, and the rider's seat features an innovative height adjustment mechanism. The seat can be set 20mm�just over 3/4 of an inch�higher for taller riders, a change that can make a big difference on an all-day ride.
The front suspension has sturdy 41mm inner tubes, matched to a die-cast aluminum upper triple clamp and forged-steel under bracket, providing superior cushioning performance and good front-end feel. Wheel travel is a generous 5.1 inches to help soak up those bumps in the road.
The FZ1 combines upright ergonomics with a bike that can get the job done. With the previous-generation R1 engine, the FZ1 is not shy about going fast. We generally use the FZ1 for taller riders who want a more relaxed riding position or more legroom.
Sportbike Specs
Our ultimate street brawler brings 998cc of fuel-injected power to the fray, in a light-and-strong aluminum frame.
Aggressive chassis geometry with Supersport inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias. Provides quick and nimble handling.
Controlled-Fill (CF) aluminum swingarm. Lightweight and tuned for excellent handling and tire grip; looks great, too.
320mm front discs squeezed by monoblock four-piston calipers up front and a single 245mm rear disc serve up strong and consistent stopping power.
Light, five-spoke wheels and fat radial tires, including a 190/50-ZR17 rear, complete the look and serve up the traction.
Forget everything you ever knew about the supersport liter class. The YZF-R1 is unlike anything before. That's because it's the world's first production motorcycle with a cross-plan crankshaft. The result? Incredibly smooth power delivery and outrageous torque for a rush like you've never experienced.
Sportbike Specs
The YZF-R1 garnered the prestigious award as the 2009 Motorcycle of the Year from Motorcyclist Magazine. The YZF-R1 was chosen for its MotoGP®-inspired engine and chassis technology, and for its luxurious fit and finish
Crossplane crankshaft technology proven in victory after victory on MotoGP® machines provides a high-tech uneven firing interval. Unlike typical inline-four engine design, where the two outer and two inner pistons move together in pairs with 180° intervals, the crossplane crankshaft has each connecting rod 90° with a unique firing order of 270° – 180° – 90° – 180°. This overcomes the inherent fluctuations in inertial torque during each engine revolution, and the accompanying peaky torque characteristics. Instead, combustion torque continues to build, giving the rider more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction out of the corners.
lipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.
The frame has a combination of uncompromising rigidity where needed along with carefully achieved flex for the precise rigidity balance this bike needs to give the rider the full benefit of its handling and engine characteristics.
SOQI front forks take a page from the championship-winning design of our MotoGP® weapon, the M1. Since both forks always move together, compression damping duties can be confined to the left fork, while rebound damping is precisely handled by the right fork, reducing oil cavitation.
