2009 Yamaha R6 motorcyle

Yamaha Australia are for a limited time only at participating Yamaha dealers of $600 cash back on the YZF-R6.

 

The Yamaha R6 motorcycle is the reigning Australian Super sport king as well as currently enjoying race successes around the world. The most recent achievement was winning the AMA Daytona 200 piloted by Ben Bostrom.

The 2009 Yamaha R6 model currently retails for $16,299, so the $600 cash back would mean a sub $16k price to the customer. The 2009 model features cutting edge technology, including:

Engine technical overview
· YCC-I electronically-controlled variable intake funnels
· 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC 600cc in-line 4-cylinder 4-valve
· High-compression 13.1:1 pistons
· Maximum power 135bhp at 14,500 rpm with direct air intake
· Bore x stroke 67 x 42.5mm
· Equivalent to over 200bhp per litre
· Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
· Titanium EXUP - Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve
· Slipper clutch
· Air Intake System with straight induction
· Aluminium valve retainers
· Lightweight titanium inlet and exhaust valves
· Magnesium head and crankcase covers
· Compact 3-axis shaft layout
· Close ratio 6-speed transmission
· Race-developed fuel injection system with secondary injector
· Compact rare-earth type AC magneto
· Titanium 'midship' muffler with O2 sensor

Chassis technical overview
· 'Straight frame' Deltabox concept, with steering head, swinging arm pivot and rear axle on one plane
· Dual 310mm diameter front discs with radial mount calipers
· Fully-adjustable 41mm upside-down forks with 2-way compression damping
· Lightweight magnesium subframe
· Fully-adjustable rear shock absorber with 2-way compression damping