The Japanese Inline-Four was an instant success and ‘99 saw the Yamaha R6 take the Manufacturer’s World Supersport Crown. Though, the raised rpm claim received much controversy, as Yamaha advertised and printed on the tachometer that the bike could rev to 17,500 rpm-plus. 2008 saw a host of small changes to give it a bit more mid-range power via higher compression ratio, as well as getting Yamaha’s patented variable intake (YCC-I) and electronically-aided throttle (YCC-T) systems. The title was the third AMA championship for the Yamaha R6 since its inception in ’99.
2011 Yamaha YZF R6 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. is the information on the 2011 Yamaha YZF R6.
MCN, also known as the Motorcycle National Inquirer has reported the "2011 Yamaha R6" will be delayed a year. I have no information to prove or disprove.
This delayed incoming bike is reported to look like Yamaha’s MotoGP bike and take a lot of the features. For a road going bike it’s a little bland.
New year, new Yamaha R6 sports under construction. As for the models produced from 2006 to 2010, the new "Yamaha R6" was equipped with a lightweight, high-performance exhaust approved for road use. 1) Slip-on terminal FITTING STAINLESS HEXAGON (approved) – € 524.30;
2) Slip-on terminal TITANIUM HEX FITTING (approved) – € 625.95;
3) Line Racing Hexagonal Full Exhaust (approval only on the terminals as the catalyst is removed) – € 1,166.30.
On the occasion of the International Bicycle and Motorcycle, Yamaha announced its marketing agreement with existing partner Akrapovic Yamaha WSBK Team Sterilgarda. Yamaha will make available at all sales of the group and the Scooter Store the discharge terminals dedicated to the most popular models in the range 2011. Among those provided with the titanium exhaust with carbon caps: YZF-R1, FZ1/Fazer, FZ8, 8 Fazer, YZF-R6, TMAX (full discharge) and Super Ténéré.