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7a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking. @
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications ..................................................................................... 8-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE ....................................... 8-5
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8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications01E
Model YZF600R
Dimensions
Overall length 2,060 mm (for F, E, I, GR)
2,145 mm
(except for F, E, I, GR)
Overall width 725 mm
Overall height 1,190 mm
Seat height 805 mm
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,200 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
212 kg (except for A, CH, S)
214 kg (for A, CH, S)
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
4-cylinder
Displacement 599 cm
3
Bore ´ Stroke 62.0 ´ 49.6 mm
Compression ratio 12:1
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 2.6 L
With oil filter replacement 2.9 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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Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
1.95 L
Air filter
Wet type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 19 L
Carburetor
Ty p e ´ quantity CVKD36 ´ 4
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug
Manufacturer/Type NGK / CR9E or
DENSO / U27ESR-N
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Clutch type
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.708
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.133
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio
1st 2.846
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.545
4th 1.333
5th 1.190
6th 1.074
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 25°
Tr a i l 9 7 m m
Tire
Fro nt
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 120/60 ZR17 (55 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57F
Dunlop / D204F
Metzeler / MEZ1 ‘Front’
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
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Rear
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 160/60 ZR17 (69 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57
Dunlop / D204
Metzeler / MEZ1
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
Maximum load* 180 kg (except for A, CH, S)
178 kg (for A, CH, S)
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.Wheels
Fr on t
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.00
Brakes
Fr on t
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr on t
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
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Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 18.5 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type YTX12-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH
Headlight type
Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage
´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Fuel indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLECS-02E All specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to IMPERIAL
unit data.
Ex.METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
**mm´ 0.03937 = **in
2 mm´ 0.03937 = 0.08 in
CONVERSION TABLE
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
Torquem·kg
m·kg
cm·kg
cm·kg7.233
86.794
0.0723
0.8679ft·lb
in·lb
ft·lb
in·lb
Weightkg
g2.205
0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/hr 0.6214 mph
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm0.6214
3.281
1.094
0.3937
0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume /
Capacitycc (cm3)
cc (cm3)
lt (liter)
lt (liter)0.03527
0.06102
0.8799
0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Misc.kg/mm
kg/cm2
Centigrade (
°C)55.997
14.2234
9/5 + 32 lb/in
psi (lb/in
2)
Fahrenheit (
°F)
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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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