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6 5. Pull out the air filter.
6. Remove the air filter from its guide
and clean it with solvent. After
cleaning, squeeze the air filter to
remove the remaining solvent.7. Apply recommended oil to the en-
tire surface of the filter and
squeeze out the excess oil. The air
filter should be wet but not drip-
ping.
EC000082
CAUTION:@ l
Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
l
The engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or cylin-
der wear may result.
@8. Reverse the removal procedures
for installation.
EW000131
WA R N I N G
@ Make sure that the fuel hoses and
vacuum hose are properly connect-
ed, in place and not pinched. If a
hose is damaged, be sure to replace
it. @
1. Air filter element
2. Air filter guide
Recommended oil:
SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
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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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