| MODEL | YAMAHA YZF-600 R6 2001 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 87.6 kW / 120 hp @ 13000 rpm (79.7 kW / 106.9 hp at the rear wheel @ 12500 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 37 mm Keihin CV downdraft with throttle position sensor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate |
| Final Drive | #532 O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2100 mm / 81 in |
| Overall Width | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1120 mm / 44.2 in |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 167.5 kg / 369.3 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.8 km/l |
| Top Speed | 262.4 km/h / 163 mph |
The 2001 R6 received a mild update with lighter internals, forged pistons, revised carburetor and ignition settings, a new tail section with LED rear light and wider mirrors. The chassis was largely carried over. It stayed a sharp, high-revving 600 supersport with a comfortable seat for its class.
