We haven't been racing 50 years for the trophies. What began as a means to increase reliability and performance has become a major motivator. The spirit of competition infuses every sport machine Yamaha makes, from ATV to YZ. They're all built to do one thing: get you there first.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production middleweight motorcycle Yamaha - or anybody else - has ever built.The YZF-R6 was the first production motorcycle with a fly-by-wire throttle system¿for flawless response under all 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 inline four-cylinder engine designed for optimal layout and mass centralization.Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/down shifting from high speed.Formula 1-style air management presents very small frontal area for excellent aerodynamics; ram-air induction ducts cool, high-pressure air through the steering head for optimal combustion, more horsepower and enhanced engine cooling.The YZF-R6 is the AMA Supersport Champion in its rookie season.
