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Yamaha YZF-600 R6 - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Special Edition and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha YZF-600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2008 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 188 kgs (414 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 14500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.5 lb-ft (65.7 Nm) @ 11000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 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 2007 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6.
The 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has a Power to weight ratio of 686.1 bhp per ton and 257.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 YZF-600 competing with the 2007 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition [708.3 bhp\ton] and the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 [707.9 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 257.9 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 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF [282.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF [282.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 similar in acceleration to the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.4 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.4 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 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 and the 1981 Kawasaki Z 1100 A
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1981 Kawasaki Z 1100 A (11.6 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Race-Blu Special Edition (11.6 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 YZF-600 equals the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI
Engine Capacity: 1470 cc
Top Speed: 0 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.5 secs @ 0 mph
