New structure brings improved circuit performance with
electronic control throttle 2006 Yamaha Sports "YZF-R6"
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) exhibits a new model for 2006, the Yamaha Sports "YZF-R6," at the Paris Show (Mondial du Deux Roues 2005) from October 1. This model mounts a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine on an aluminum frame and adopts the first electronic control throttle (YCC-T) ever on a mass-production motorcycle. It will go on sale in Europe and then in North America in late 2005.
This new "YZF-R6" has been developed under the concept of "the fastest extreme supersport machine on the circuit," and realizes outstanding performance to cover the needs from circuit riding to winding roads, along with new body styling brimming with originality. This machine is packed with state-of-the-art technologies throughout, including a newly designed super high-revving engine, titanium intake/exhaust valves, electronic control throttle, twin-injector fuel injection, slipper clutch, midship muffler, and front and rear suspension with 2-way compression stroke damping force adjustment.
Market background and product summary
The design concept for the first model YZF-R6 that debuted at the Intermoto show in 1998 and went on sale in Europe and North America the following year was that of the "fastest and most exciting 600cc model on winding roads," and its actual performance quickly won customer support and set a new standard in the midsize supersport bike category.
Then, when the YZF-R6 was reborn in 2003 in its first full model change, it once again caused a sensation with its exciting engine performance, cornering performance, new styling and a new level of environmental friendliness. For these reasons, the YZF-R6 has gained great popularity and come to represent the 600cc supersport category in Europe and North America, where roughly 90,000 units are sold annually.
However, in recent years this class, stimulated by the entry of many models from various makers, has seen a trend toward models that emphasize even greater potential in circuit riding while at the same time improving basic functions for actual-use riding, and calls have been heard from a wide range of users for the introduction of state-of-the-art technologies. In light of these circumstances, the new "YZF-R6" builds on the previous design concept, and signals its intention to be the "fastest extreme supersports machine on the circuit" and thus staking its claim as the next generation supersports model. Through the lavish adoption of engineering know-how gained from the MotoGP scene and the introduction of the latest technologies, this machine delivers a real taste of outstanding cornering performance that covers the range from circuit riding all the way to secondary road riding.