Yamaha YZF-R6 Specs

2002 - 2018 • 10 variants

Yamaha has built the YZF-R6, a sport motorcycle, across 10 variants since 2002, most recently updated for 2018. Under the tank sits a titanium valves, 598.00 cc in capacity.

About the Yamaha YZF-R6

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the Yamaha YZF-R6, a Naked bike motorcycle with a production run from 1999 to 2022. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Bore x Stroke (in,)	2.6 x 1.8 inches	-	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.8 inches	-	2.6 x 1.8 inches	2.6 x 1.8 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches	2.6 x 1.7 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)	65.5 x 44.5 mm	-	65.5 x 44.4 mm	65.5 x 44.5 mm	-	65.5 x 44.5 mm	65.5 x 44.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm ↑	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm	67.0 x 42.5 mm
CO2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	136.4 CO	136.4 CO	136.4 CO	136.4 CO	136.4 CO	136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	153.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↑	153.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↓	129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Comments	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Removable rear shock spacer and adjustable fork ride height allows the rider to tailor the ride position for the best fit and comfort.	Removable rear shock spacer and adjustable fork ride height allows the rider to tailor the ride position for the best fit and comfort.	-	-	Traction control	Traction control	Traction control	Ride-by-wire. Ride modes. Traction control.
Displacement (cc)	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	598.00 cc ↓	600.00 cc ↑	599.00 cc ↓	600.00 cc ↑	600.00 cc	599.00 cc ↓	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	599.00 cc	-	-	599.00 cc	-	599.0 cc	599.0 cc	599.0 cc
Displacement (ci)	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.49 cubic inches ↓	36.61 cubic inches ↑	36.55 cubic inches ↓	36.61 cubic inches ↑	36.61 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches ↓	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	-	-	36.55 cubic inches	-	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches	36.55 cubic inches
Engine Type	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel Control	-	-	-	-	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ground Clearance (in.)	-	-	-	5.3 inches	-	5.3 inches	-	5.1 inches	-	-	-	-	5.1 inches	4.5 inches ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	5.1 inches	5.1 inches	5.1 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	-	135 mm	-	135 mm	-	130 mm	-	-	-	-	130 mm	114 mm ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm
Oil Capacity (l)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3.40 litres	3.40 litres	3.40 litres	2.60 litres ↓	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres	2.60 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.22 quarts	0.22 quarts	0.22 quarts	0.17 quarts ↓	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	2.75 US quarts ↑	2.75 US quarts	2.75 US quarts
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)	11.6 inches	-	11.7 inches	11.6 inches ↓	-	11.7 inches	12.2 inches ↑	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.6 inches ↑	12.6 inches	-	-	-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)	295 mm	-	298 mm	295 mm ↓	-	298 mm	310 mm ↑	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	320 mm ↑	320 mm	-	-	-
Frame Type	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Deltabox aluminum	Hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled- Fill aluminum subframe and cast aluminum swingarm	Deltabox® aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox® aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.	Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	850 mm / 33.5 in. ↑	851 mm / 33.5 in. ↑	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in.	850 mm / 33.5 in. ↓	850 mm / 33.5 in.
Dry Weight	-	169 kg / 372.6 lbs	167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs ↓	168 kg / 370.4 lbs ↑	162 kg / 357.1 lbs ↓	162 kg / 357.1 lbs	161.9 kg / 357.0 lbs ↓	161 kg / 354.9 lbs ↓	161.9 kg / 357.0 lbs ↑	166 kg / 366.0 lbs ↑	-	-	-	-	210.5 kg / 464.1 lbs	59 kg / 130.1 lbs ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Engine Detail	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Titanium intake valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves	Titanium valves
Wheelbase	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,384 mm / 54.5 in.	1,380 mm / 54.3 in.	1,379 mm / 54.3 in.	1,379 mm / 54.3 in.	1,379 mm / 54.3 in.	1,379 mm / 54.3 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1,374 mm / 54.1 in.	1374 mm / 54.1 in. ↑	1375 mm / 54.1 in. ↑	1375 mm / 54.1 in.
Brakes - Front	Dual disc	Dual disc	Dual disc	Dual disc	-	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc. Floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Fuel Capacity	17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons	17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons	17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons	-	17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons	-	4.50 litres / 1.19 gallons	17.50 litres / 4.62 gallons ↑	17.41 litres / 4.60 gallons ↓	17.41 litres / 4.60 gallons	17.41 litres / 4.60 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons ↓	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons	17.41 litres / 4.60 US gallons ↑	17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons ↓	17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	-	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS	Single disc. 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS	Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic..
Suspension - Front	-	-	-	-	-	Telescopic fork	41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping	Telescopic fork	41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high and	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	41mm inverted fork	Telescopic forks, ? 43 mm ↑	43mm KYB® inverted fork, 3-way adjustable	43mm KYB® inverted fork, 3-way adjustable	Fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork	43mm KYB® inverted fork, 3-way adjustable
Suspension - Rear	-	-	-	-	-	Swingarm (Link suspension)	Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping	Swingarm (link suspension)	Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high and	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	Single shock	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable ↓	Fully adjustable link Monocross	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable
Top Speed	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph ↑	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	120.0 km/h / 74.6 mph	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fuel System	-	-	Carburettor	-	-	Injection	Injection. Fuel Injection	Injection	Injection. Fuel injection w/ YCC-T	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Colours	-	Red/white, blue	-	-	-	Racing red, Yamaha blue, Mistral grey	Team Yamaha Blue/White, Rapid Red: Raven	-	-	Cadmium Yellow w/Flames, Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver	Vivid Orange/Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven	Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White, Pearl White	Candy Red/Raven, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White	Pearl White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Candy Red, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White	Team Yamaha Blue/White, Matte Gray, Rapid Red/Pearl White	Team Yamaha Blue/White, Matte Gray, Rapid Red/Pearl White	Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Raven, Pearl White	Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, 60th Anniversary Yellow, Matte Gray	Race Blu, Tech Black	Matte Gray, Team Yamaha Blue, Intensity White/Matte Silver	Matte Gray, Team Yamaha Blue, Intensity White	Yamaha racing Blue, Black	Yamaha racing Blue, ivid Orange/Matte Raven Black, Raven
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	3.400 seconds	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6.000 seconds	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Clutch	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Wet multiple-disc coil spring	-	-	-	-	Multiplate slipper clutch	Drive Train	-	No clutch	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	-	-	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)
Height	-	-	-	1,105 mm / 43.5 in.	-	1,090 mm / 42.9 in.	1,105 mm / 43.5 in. ↑	1,100 mm / 43.3 in.	1,100 mm / 43.3 in.	1,100 mm / 43.3 in.	1,100 mm / 43.3 in.	1,100 mm / 43.3 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1,095 mm / 43.1 in.	1151 mm / 45.3 in. ↑	1150 mm / 45.3 in. ↓	1150 mm / 45.3 in.
Length	-	-	-	2,025 mm / 79.7 in.	-	2,025 mm / 79.7 in.	2,045 mm / 80.5 in. ↑	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2,040 mm / 80.3 in.	2040 mm / 80.3 in. ↑	2040 mm / 80.3 in.	2040 mm / 80.3 in.
Compression Ratio	12.4:1	-	-	12.4:1	-	12.4:1	12.4:1	12.8:1 ↑	12.8:1	13.1:1 ↑	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1	13.1:1
Warranty	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Wet Weight	195.0 kg / 429.9 lbs	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	187.8 kg / 414.0 lbs	189.1 kg / 417.0 lbs ↑	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs ↑	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	189.2 kg / 417.0 lbs	190.1 kg / 419.0 lbs ↑	190.1 kg / 419.0 lbs	190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs ↓	190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs
Tyres - Front	120/60-ZR17	-	120/60-ZR17	120/60-ZR17 55W	-	120/60-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	100/80-10 ↓	120/70-ZR17 ↑	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Width	-	-	-	690 mm / 27.2 in.	-	690 mm / 27.2 in.	688 mm / 27.1 in. ↓	700 mm / 27.6 in. ↑	701 mm / 27.6 in. ↑	701 mm / 27.6 in.	701 mm / 27.6 in.	701 mm / 27.6 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in. ↑	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	706 mm / 27.8 in.	695 mm / 27.4 in. ↓	695 mm / 27.4 in.
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	-	-	-	6-speed	5-speed ↓	6-speed ↑	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Tyres - Rear	180/55-ZR17	-	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17 73W	-	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	130/60-13 ↓	180/55-ZR17 ↑	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	-	-	-
Rake	-	-	-	-	-	-	24.5°	-	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°	24.0°
Instrumentation	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function, odometer, water temp gauge and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn si	Analog and digital LCD instrument
Lighting system	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light	-	LED lights	-	-	Dual LED position lights	Dual LED position lights	Dual LED position lights	Dual LED position lights	Dual LED position lights
Seat	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2-person seat	2 people seat	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fuel Consumption	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)	6.60 litres/100 km (15.2 km/l or 35.64 mpg) ↑	6.60 litres/100 km (15.2 km/l or 35.64 mpg)	5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) ↓	5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)	5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Trail	-	-	-	-	-	-	94 mm / 3.7 in.	-	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.	97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	130 mm / 5.1 in.	-	130 mm / 5.1 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in.	-	120 mm / 4.7 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↓	43 mm / 1.7 in. ↓	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↑	102 mm / 4.0 in. ↓	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↑	119 mm / 4.7 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	120 mm / 4.7 in.	-	120 mm / 4.7 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in.	-	130 mm / 5.1 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↓	-	119 mm / 4.7 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in. ↓	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↑	119 mm / 4.7 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in.	119 mm / 4.7 in.
Ignition	-	-	-	-	-	-	Digital DC-CDI	TCI	Digital TCI	TCI	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Max Torque	68.00	68.00	68.00	68.10 ↑	68.50 ↑	68.50	-	68.00	-	-	-	-	65.70 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 10500	-	-	-	-	67.50 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions	67.50 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions	67.50 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions	67.5 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions	67.5 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions	67.5 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 Revolutions
Power-to-Weight Ratio	-	0.7101 HP/kg	0.7164 HP/kg	0.7143 HP/kg	0.7469 HP/kg ↑	0.7593 HP/kg ↑	-	0.8146 HP/kg	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.1143 HP/kg	0.1819 HP/kg ↑	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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