2006 Yamaha YZF R6

2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 BaseFeatures:Titanium midship muffler w/EXUP valveInverted front fork with two-way compression damping adjustmentSingle shock with two-way compression damping adjustment Dual 310mm floating discs w/ radial mount four-piston calipers Team Yamaha Blue/White; Raven; 50th Anniversary Yellow/BlackFeatures and benefitsKey features:All-new, light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production motorcycle Yamaha —or anybodyelse —has ever built.The YZF-R6 is the first production motorcycle with a fly-by-wire throttle system —for flawless response underall conditions.Straight frame concept: developed from the Yamaha M1 GP machine, the YZF-R6’s steering head, swingarm pivot and rear axle all lie in a straight line —for unsurpassed handling —with an all-new inline four- cylinder engine designed for optimal layout and mass centralization.Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.Formula 1-style air management presents very small frontal area and excellent aerodynamics; new ram-air induction ducts cool, high- pressure air through the steering head for optimal combustion, more horsepower and enhancedengine cooling.50th Anniversary Special Edition model celebrates Yamaha racing heritage with classic black and yellow livery and special badging.Engine:Compact, lightweight 67 x 42.5mm 599cc DOHC 16-valveliquid-cooled inline four-cylinder features titanium valves,12.8:1 compression and compact combustion chambers.YCCT —Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle —uses a powerfulECU and multiple sensors to provide perfect, smooth engineresponse and optimal power whenever the throttle is twisted, under all conditions.—Twin-injector fuel injection: shower-type injectors aboveeach intake funnel help achieve optimum fuel atomizationat high rpm.Back torque-limiting slipper clutch greatly facilitatesbraking and downshifting from high speed. Close-ratiosix-speed transmission delivers seamless power andmaximum acceleration.Despite the increased bore, piston and pin weight has been reduced for more power and less vibration; 1mm smaller main journals reduce friction while 1mm larger connecting rod journals increase performance.Compact slant-block engine design uses widely triangulated gearbox shafts to make the GP-derived, straight frame concept work; optimum weight distribution and excellent handling are the result.GP style titanium muffler contributes to mass centralization, and contains EXUP, and an O2 sensor and catalyzers for a broad powerband and spot-on injection.Linerless, direct-plated ceramic-composite cylinder bores mean greater heat dissipation for consistent power delivery and reduced friction — also a narrow engineCool magnesium valve and engine covers are light and stylish. Curved radiator with twin-ring cooling fans keeps everything cool.Direct ignition coils, dual-electrode spark plugs and highoutput magneto deliver extremely accurate, reliable firing.Chassis/SuspensionAll-new Deltabox aluminum frame incorporates GP thinking in terms of engine positioning and rigidity —welcome to the next level of 600 class handling.MotoGP-style 52.5-percent front wheel weight bias helps produce razor-sharp handling.A new swingarm is 2.2 pounds lighter and pivots 20mm higher in the frame, for increased anti-squat effect and mid-corner stability. TZ-type chain adjusters ease rear tire changes.