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2020 Yamaha YZF-R6

2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Yamaha /)
Some say the 600cc supersport class is dead, that it has left the station never to return. Detractors argue modern-day motorcyclists don’t want racy ergonomics, a top-end-focused powerband, or anything less than 150 hp measured at the rear wheel. Well, perhaps they should ride the latest-generation Yamaha YZF-R6 to remember why middleweight sportbikes were—and remain—so special. And why the R6 owns a big chunk of the trackday pie.

Unlike many smaller-displacement sportbikes that have an air of soft-edge civility, the R6 is pure race replica with trick bits to match. The engine boasts titanium valves, ceramic-composite-plated cylinder bores, and magnesium cases. With a 16,500-rpm redline, the R6’s key components need to be strong, slippery, and light. There is, as a matter of fact, a replacement for displacement: light weight.

2020 Yamaha YZF-R6

2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Yamaha /)
To that end, the R6 also has a magnesium subframe, a titanium muffler, and an aluminum fuel tank. The electronics package features six-level traction control, including “off,” and three-way-adjustable throttle response. A slipper clutch and variable-length intakes further evince the single-minded pursuit of middleweight performance. The Yamaha YZF-R6, significantly updated three years ago, is a quintessential example of the breed.

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2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Yamaha /)
Manufacturer Claimed Specifications

Price$12,199
EngineLiquid-cooled, DOHC, four-cylinder
Displacement599cc
Bore x Stroke67.0mm x 42.5mm
HorsepowerN/A
TorqueN/A
Transmission6-speed
Final DriveChain
Seat Height33.5 in.
Rake24.0°
Trail3.8 in.
Front Suspension43mm fully adjustable; 4.7-in. travel
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable; 4.7-in. travel
Front Tire120/70-17
Rear Tire180/55-17
Wheelbase54.1 in.
Fuel Capacity4.6 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight419 lb.

Cycle World Tested Specifications

Seat HeightN/A
Dry WeightN/A
Rear-Wheel HorsepowerN/A
Rear-Wheel TorqueN/A
0–60 mphN/A
1/4-mileN/A
Braking 30–0 mphN/A
Braking 60–0 mphN/A

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I'm confused :/ is this an advertisement or a cycle test :unsure:
because if I had to comment on one common aspect of the above motorcycle, it would be omg look at the location of the useless bird perch and passenger pegs! What were they thinking!
 
It is dead. Being one of the few who could afford one, I can say that.
 
It is dead. Being one of the few who could afford one, I can say that.
just a hunch you posted that in the wrong thread ;)
 
just a hunch you posted that in the wrong thread ;)
Was it Ninja before Gixxer? Now, R series, with CBR finally making it's way forward.

Insurance gets after them one by one, and only one can be king of the hill.
Anecdotally, ridership is down and insurance rates are up here, so it may be slow slogging for certain models going forward.

On the other hand, if you're going to track a bike, it's still a good time, until parts start getting harder to get and pricey.
 

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