FRESH FOOTAGE of Yamaha's 2008 YZF-R6 has been grabbed by Visordown at this year's Paris Show.
The bike, is rumoured to produce over 120bhp in standard trim, while delivering more torque than the outgoing 2006 machine.
Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 SpecsEngine type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC
Displacement: 599 cc
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio: 13.1:1
Maximum power: With direct air induction: 99.6 kW (135 PS) @ 14,500 rpm / Without direct air induction: 94.9 kW (129 PS) @ 14,500 rpm
Maximum torque: With direct air induction: 69.1 Nm (7.05 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm / Without direct air induction: 65.8 Nm (6.71 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Carburettor: Fuel injection
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition system: TCI
Starter system: Electric
Transmission system: Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission: Chain
Fuel tank capacity: 17.3 L
Oil tank capacity: 3.4 L
Chassis -
Chassis: Aluminium die-cast Deltabox
Front suspension system: Telescopic forks
Front travel: 115 mm
Rear suspension system: Swingarm (link suspension)
Rear travel: 120 mm
Front brake: Dual discs, Ø 310 mm
Rear brake: Single disc, Ø 210 mm
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Dimensions -
Length (mm): 2,040 mm
Width (mm): 705 mm
Height (mm): 1,100 mm
Seat height (mm): 850 mm
Wheel base (mm): 1,380 mm
Minimum ground clearance (mm): 130 mm
Dry weight (kg) 166 kg
