Yamaha Yzf-r6s vs Yamaha R6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r6s vs Yamaha R6. Yamaha Yzf-r6s: 110 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha R6: 122 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r6s
Yamaha R6
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 13,000 rpm
122 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r6s
8.0/10
"A brilliant sportbike buy if maintenance history checks out cleanly."
Pros
+Sublime chassis, effortless cornering
+Slightly more streetable power
+Strong long-term parts availability
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics on commutes
−Neglected throttle bodies expensive
−Insurance costs sting hard
Yamaha R6
8.5/10
"The ultimate 600 if you can handle the commitment."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Outstanding chassis and handling
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Virtually no low-end torque
−Brutal ergonomics for commuting
−Crash damage extremely common
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