OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU01128
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
EAU01329
0 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid operation above 5,000 r/min.
1,000 ~ 1,600 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
6,000 r/min.
EC000052
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and oil fil-
ter. @1,600 km and beyond
Proceed with normal riding.
EC000053
CAUTION:@ l
Never let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
l
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the break-in period,
consult a Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
@
EAU00460
ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
EW000058
WARNING
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn. @
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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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