The YZF-R6 has been revised several times since its introduction. Starting with the 2003 model, when the R6 became fuel-injected. The 2006 model year was a significant upgrade with a new engine management system featuring the YCC-T ride by wire throttle and a multi-plate slipper clutch.

Does the R6 have a slipper clutch?

The YZF-R6 has been revised several times since its introduction. Starting with the 2003 model, when the R6 became fuel-injected. The 2006 model year was a significant upgrade with a new engine management system featuring the YCC-T ride by wire throttle and a multi-plate slipper clutch.

Does the 2018 Yamaha R6 have a slipper clutch?

As such, the R6 benefits from the following features: ram-air induction, which increases engine output at high speeds; a slipper clutch, which helps stabilize the chassis during rapid-fire downshifts; stacked gear shafts in the six-speed transmission, which shorten the engine for better mass centralization; and an …

Does 2017 R6 have slipper clutch?

There’s not much shifting aboard the 2017 YZF-R6 on Thunderhill’s East Course, but the six-speed transmission with slipper clutch performed flawlessly when called upon. The test bike was also equipped with the $200 optional quick shifter that allows for clutchless upshifts.

Does the 2006 R6 have a slipper clutch?

The first mass-produced road bike to feature a ride-by-wire throttle, the R6 also comes with high and low speed damping on its suspension, a slipper clutch, radial brakes and a ludicrous (and very optimistic by Yamaha) claimed 17,500rpm rev limit.

What year R6 has slipper clutch?

STM Evoluzione Wet Slipper Clutch – 2001-2005 Yamaha YZF-R6, 2006 YZF-R6S. The Infamous Evoluzione Slipper Clutch has been used for more than 20 years in racing and now you can get it too!

How heavy is the 2017 R6?

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Is a 2006 R6 a good bike?

The 2006 Yamaha R6 is still phenomenally capable, relevant, and good looking, especially in the red and white colour scheme. Find a good used one and you’ll have a sports classic that’s still more than quick enough for most but for the price of a new budget bike.

Is the R6 faster than the R7?

The new Yamaha R7 completely dominates the short-stroke and highly strung R6 all the way up to 9500 rpm. At its peak the R7 is making more-than 20 horsepower than the R6 at 7000 rpm. Between 3000 and 4000 rpm the YZF-R7 is making twice the torque of the R6….