- All-new, light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production motorcycle Yamaha—or anybody
else—has ever built.
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- The YZF-R6 is the first production motorcycle with a fly-by-wire throttle system—for flawless response under
all conditions.
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- Straight frame concept: developed from the Yamaha M1 GP machine, the YZF-R6’s steering head, swingarm pivot and rear axle all lie in a straight line—for unsurpassed handling—with an all-new inline four-cylinder engine designed for optimal layout and mass centralization.
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- Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.
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- Formula 1-style air management presents very small frontal area and excellent aerodynamics; new ram-air induction ducts cool, high-pressure air through the steering head for optimal combustion, more horsepower and enhanced
engine cooling.
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- 50th Anniversary Special Edition model celebrates Yamaha racing heritage with classic black and yellow livery and special badging.
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