Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2012

The 2011 AMA Superbike Championship winning R1 with its cross plane crank and uneven firing order has taken another evolutionary step forward for 2012 with the addition of traction control and revised ECU settings. These changes make it easier for the experienced rider to bring out the full performance of the new  Yamaha YZF-R1 1000   while enjoying the unique character and sound of the revolutionary cross plane engine.
With back-to-back American Superbike Championships, and more MotoGP-inspired than ever, the R1 is the world’s most advanced Open-class production motorcycle.


The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 is unlinke anything before. Benefitting from even more MotoGP technology for 2012 with new sevel-level traction control and the World GP 50th Anniversary livery option. The World GP livery includes a 50th Anniversary emblem on top of the fuel tank and a special numbered plate showing the production number of only 2000 units that will be produced worldwide. From the track to the street, it truly is "the 1."

This desirable and exclusive WGP 50th Anniversary colour scheme will be available on limited quantities of YZF-R1, YZF-R6, YZF-R125, FZ8, Aerox and TZR50 for the 2012 model year. Owners of these exclusive new WGP 50th Anniversary models will receive a special certificate of authentication, and will also receive Yamaha's 'Insider' magazine which contains the latest news, interviews and new model information.


The 2012 Yamaha R6 was born on the racetrack. It's MotoGP bred technology is tuned to give you the kind of outstanding engine and chassis performance usually reserved for professional racers. The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 WorldGP 50th Anniversary Edition is full of innovations and technology, you just won't find on the competitor's machinery. The R6 is a showcase of Yamaha's latest sport bike technologies.


Specification Bike Yamaha YZF 600

Make Model	Yamaha YZF 600 R6 WGP 50th Anniversary
Year	2012
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

From the YCC-T fly by wire throttle to the MotoGP inspired straight frame design, to Yamaha's exclusive electronically variable intake stacks, to a fully adjustable suspension package, the R6 is designed to take super sport riding to a whole new level.


Innovations and technology you won’t find on any other middleweight Supersport. middleweight Supersport.


The 2012 Yamaha R6 is designed to do one thing extremely well: get around a race track in minimal time. Oh year: It's an incredible street bike too. The 2012 WorldGP Anniversary Edition celebrates Yamaha's racing heritage with Pearl White/Rapid Red livery. It includes a 50th Anniversary emblem on top of the fuel tank and a special numbered plate showing the production number of only 1500 units that will be produced worldwide.

Source motorcyclespecs.co.za