Make Model |
Yamaha YZF 600 R6 Race-blu Special Edition |
Year |
2014 |
Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity |
599 |
Bore x Stroke | 67 x 42.5 mm |
Compression Ratio | 13.1;1 |
Induction |
41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I. |
Ignition / Starting |
TCI / electric |
Max Power |
96.4 kW 130 hp @ 14500 rpm |
Max Torque |
6.6 kg-m 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm |
Transmission / Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 31/12 (2.583) / 2nd 32/16 (2.000) / 3rd 30/18 (1.667) / 4th 26/18 (1.444) / 5th 27/21 (1.286) / 6th 23/20 (1.150) |
Frame | Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance |
Front Suspension |
Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork, 119.4mm wheel travel |
Rear Suspension |
Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable, 119.4mm wheel travel |
Front Brakes |
2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes |
Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre |
180/55 ZR17 |
Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
Wet-Weight |
189 kg / 415.8 lbs. |
Fuel Capacity |
17.5 Litres / 3.7 gal |
Standing ¼ Mile |
11.6 sec |
Standing 0 - 100km | 3.5 sec |
Standing 0 - 150km | 5.7 sec |
Standing 0 - 200km | 9.7 sec |
Top Speed | 256.9 km/h |
There are no updates for the 2014 Race-Blu R1 and R6 except for colors, and the Race-Blu models be only for the European market.
Like last year, the 2014eRace Blu color scheme is inspired by the color of Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team and its YZR-M1 prototype. The 2014 Race Blu livery is almost like a reverse of last year’s livery, with a heavier emphasis on dark metallic gray with the Yamaha blue serving as highlights. Also new are a number of blue anodized components such as blue forks on certain models.
Motociclismo Review
Back in 2005, the Yamaha YZF-R6 was the first Japanese sportsbike to be fitted with a short, compact exhaust system mounted on one side of bike rather than under the seat. For 2010, this exhaust system has grown in length, probably in order to allow the bike to comply with new noise and emissions regulations. And while it’s now quieter, the rest of the machine remains the same – sharp as a knife.
According to Yamaha, the R6’s engine has been revised for better power delivery at lower revs. Indeed, because of the new exhaust, air filter and fuel-injection mapping, the new R6 actually has 5bhp less than its predecessor. It’s also a bit slower, taking 9.8 seconds for the zero to 200km/h sprint, while the 2009 bike used to do it in 9.7 seconds. Of course, on the street this difference in performance is barely noticeable.
In terms of handling, the 2010 R6 remains agile as ever and makes you feel like a real racer on your favourite stretch of twisty road. On smooth surfaces, the bike’s very firm suspension works well, but the handling tends to deteriorate on bumpy roads, with the rear end bouncing around a fair bit. The brakes, however, with a four-piston calliper set-up at the front, remain as good as ever.
In conclusion, the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 remains one of the most technologically advanced supersport machines. Its engine is still explosive and with its excellent chassis, the little Yamaha is simply an incredible ride. The riding position is a bit too extreme for the street and clutch feel could have been improved, but the bike is certainly less noisy and more civilized than the 2009 model, making it more suitable for everyday use. And for that, we must applaud Yamaha…