| MODEL | YAMAHA YZF 600 R6S 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67 x 42.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 94.7 kW / 127 hp @ 14500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | Fuel injection, 38 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Deltabox aluminium with revised rigidity balance |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm upside-down fork, 2-way compression damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable shock, 2-way compression damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2024 mm / 79.7 in |
| Overall Width | 688.3 mm / 27.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Seat Height | 818 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The R6S continued for 2008 and 2009 as the softer-edged sibling of the full R6, with the same detuned engine and fuel-injection set-up as before. It remained a heavier, more road-friendly alternative aimed at less aggressive riders.
