Motorcycle Sport

After teasing a replacement supersport model reveal with 2 “R World” videos, Yamaha’s international unveil of its all-new 2017 YZF-R6 passed off at the yankee International bike assemblage (AIMExpo) in urban center, Florida, on October thirteen, 2016. Watch the video below to ascertain it in action.

A come off the R1 block, the middleweight R6 has new, additional mechanics bodywork with crystal rectifier lighting, integrated front flip signals, a replacement metallic element fuel tank (2.5 pounds lighter than its predecessor) associate degreed an R1-style tail section.

With its Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) ride-by-wire system, the new R6 has D-Mode engine response modes, multi-mode traction management and is accessible with an adjunct quickshifter. Its liquid-cooled, 599cc in-line four-cylinder engine has DOHC with four metal valves per cylinder, a 13.1:1 compression magnitude relation and solid pistons. Liner-less, direct-plated, ceramic-composite cylinder bores improve temperature reduction and scale back friction, whereas atomic number 12 engine covers minimize weight. The 6-speed transmission has stacked input and output shafts to avoid wasting area and change mass, and it’s mated to a racing-derived slipper clutch. A midmount metal exhaust additional centralizes mass and saves weight.

Holding the new R6 along is that the latest generation of Yamaha’s Deltabox metallic element frame, that carries a replacement light-weight atomic number 12 subframe and a praise, additional slim seat. The R6’s absolutely adjustable 43mm inverted fork is that the same one found on the R1, and it’s paired with a replacement absolutely adjustable KYB rear shock. conjointly just like the R1, larger 320mm front discs area unit squeezed by radial-mount 4-piston calipers with a Nissin radial cylinder. And ABS is currently normal.

With its 4.5-gallon tank fuel and prepared to ride, the new R6’s curb weight is 419 pounds (claimed).

The 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 are going to be out there in Team Yamaha Blue (with blue wheels), Intensity White/Matte Silver (with yellow wheels) or Matte Black (with black wheels) for $12,199.