Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 vs. Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 vs Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 compared to Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008
Yamaha R1 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power182 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement600 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,385 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Yamaha YZF-R6 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

All in all, the R1 is given the thankless role of the comfortable, easy-to-ride sports bike in the 2012 model year. From a pragmatic point of view, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but try explaining that to your mates at the pub table.

Pleasant vibration level

strong engine

precise transmission

high-quality impression

good traction control.

High weight

suspension elements tuned a little too soft

relatively weak braking system.

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

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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Price Yamaha R1

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