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Yamaha YZF-600 R6 - [2000]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929.This particular Yamaha YZF-600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2000 YZF-600 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the YZF-600's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R | 2024cc.2022 Honda CBR 650 R | 2022cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 120 bhp (89 kW) @ 13000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 68.0 lb-ft (92.3 Nm) @ 12000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha YZF-600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R6.
The 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has a Power to weight ratio of 634.9 bhp per ton and 360.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 YZF-600 competing with the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD [659.7 bhp\ton] and the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject [659.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha YZF-600 generating around 360.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Buell-EBR M2 Cyclone MK2 [384.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1997 Buell-EBR M2 Cyclone MK1 [384.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs). This Yamaha YZF-600 R6 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 and the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Triple
When talking about the performance of the 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.8 secs @ 128 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Triple (10.8 secs) and the 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD (10.8 secs).
The 2000 version of the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has a maximum speed of 162mph.
Top Speed of the 2000 YZF-600 equals the 1998 Yamaha YZF750 R7 OWO2
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 then how about a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 R7 OWO2 (173 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (174 mph).
