Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha R1 2009
Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power120 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,385 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight206 kgDry Weight163 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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