2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
190 kg / 419 lbs
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182025
Make ModelYamaha YZF 600 R6 BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1095 mm / 43.1 in1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length2040 mm / 80.3 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width706 mm / 27.8 in996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)190 199
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight190 kg / 419 lbs199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.1;113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Fuel InductionFuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I-
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate slipper clutchMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDeltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balanceAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - Front43mm KYB telescopic forksUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearKYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustableAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake24°-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail97mm / 3.8 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipersM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package