YAMAHA YZF-600R (2005-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha YZF-600R, a great choice for those riders who enjoyed the zero-compromise performance offered by the R6 model but preferred some extra comfort.

The YZF-600R was a derivative of the supersport machine but tailored for a more linear response that offered a revised riding position with improved ergonomics thanks to its wide, plush seat, slightly rear-mounted footpegs, taller windshield, and fairings that provided a highly practical ride.

The legendary Deltabox chassis design was the perfect combination of lightweight and rigidity that delivered precise handling with its lightweight and compact rear subframe that provided better performance and more comfort.

The bike came from the factory with lightweight three-spoke cast aluminum wheels linked to a fully adjustable suspension both front and rear, while the braking power was handled by two 300 mm discs squeezed by a couple of four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.

As for power, the 2005 Yamaha YZF-600R took its thrust from a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 100 hp at 11,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 9,500 rpm.

Set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission and with a dry weight of 189 kg (417 lbs), the model reached a top speed of 247 kph (153 mph).