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3
EAU01601
Digital speedometerThis speedometer is equipped with:l
an odometer
l
two trip odometers
l
a fuel reserve trip meter
l
a clock
NOTE:@ For UK and USA models only:
To change the speedometer display
from kilometers to miles, press the
“SELECT” button for at least two sec-
onds. @
Odometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
Use the fuel reserve trip meter to see
the distance traveled from when the
fuel level dropped to the reserve level.
Selecting a modePush the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”
and “TRIP 2” in the following order:
“ODO”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
If the fuel level indicator light comes on
(see page 3-2), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve trip meter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. Push the “SELECT”
button to change between the fuel
odometer, trip odometer and odometer
modes in the following order:
“TRIP F”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
® “TRIP F”Resetting a meter
To reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. To reset the fuel reserve
trip meter, select it by pushing the
“SELECT” button and push the
“RESET” button for at least one sec-
ond. The display will return to “TRIP 1”.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip
meter manually, it will automatically re-
set and return to “TRIP 1” after refuel-
ing and the motorcycle has traveled
both 5 km and for approximately 3 min-
utes.NOTE:@ After the fuel reserve trip meter is reset,
the display always returns to the
“TRIP 1” mode. If “TRIP 2” was being
used before the fuel reserve trip meter
is reset, be sure to push the “SELECT”
button to change back to the “TRIP 2”
mode. @
1. Speedometer
2. Clock, odometer
3. “SELECT” button
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3 Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To change the display back to the
odometer mode, push the “RESET”
button.
To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button to
change the minutes.
4. When the minute digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.
NOTE:@ After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
main switch to “OFF”, otherwise the
clock will not be set. @
EAU00101
TachometerThis model is equipped with an electric
tachometer so the rider can monitor the
engine speed and keep it within the
ideal power range.
EC000003
CAUTION:@ Do not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 15,500 r/min and above @1. Tachometer
2. Red zone
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3
EAU00105
Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis for the following circuits:l
Throttle Position Sensor (T.P.S.)
circuit
l
Fuel indicator light circuit
If some trouble should occur in any of
these circuits, the tachometer will re-
peatedly display as follows:
CB-53E
Use this chart to identify what circuit is
faulty according to the specified r/min
displayed.CB-60EIf the tachometer displays as described
above, take note of the specified r/min
and then take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in r/min. @
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
0 r/min
for 3
seconds
Specified r/min for
the faulty circuit
for 2.5 seconds
(see chart below)
Current
engine
r/min for 3
seconds
Specified r/min
Faulty circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle Position Sensor
(T.P.S.)
8,000 r/min
Fuel indicator light
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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3
EAU00185
CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
EAU02955*
Fuel tank breather hoseThis model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked and
clean it if necessary. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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EAU01038
8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications01E
Model YZF-R6
Dimensions
Overall length 2,025 mm (except for N, S, SF)
2,075 mm (for N, S, SF)
Overall width 690 mm
Overall height 1,105 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Wheelbase 1,380 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,400 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
188 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
4-cylinder
Displacement 600 cm
3
Bore ´ Stroke 65.5 ´ 44.5 mm
Compression ratio 12.4:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 2.5 L
With oil filter replacement 2.7 L
Total amount 3.5 L
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚
40˚50˚C
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-fric-
tion modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage,
resulting in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
2.15 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.5 L
Carburetor
Type ´ quantity CVRD37 ´ 4
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug
Manufacturer/Type NGK / CR10EK
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.955
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.000
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio
1st 2.846
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.556
4th 1.333
5th 1.190
6th 1.083
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 24°
Trail 81 mm
Tire
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 120/60 ZR17 (55 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT56FE
Dunlop / D207FJ
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 180/55 ZR17 (73 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT56RE
Dunlop / D207N
Maximum load* 187 kg
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number.............................................................. 9-1
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2
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EAU01039
9-CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU02944
Identification number recordsRecord the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:CA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:CA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:CA-01EEAU01041
Key identification numberThe key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
EAU01043
Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:@ The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state. @
1. Key identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
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