2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 unveiled. Its radical !

Yamaha Motor Europe has unveiled the 2017 YZF-R6 at the AIMExpo in Orlando, Florida. The new motorcycle looks very similar to its elder sibling, the R1. The motorcycle gets more aerodynamic bodywork with LED lighting, integrated front turn signals, a new aluminum fuel tank and an R1-style tail section.

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The chassis is borrowed from the current R6, with the same geometry. The new design has increased aerodynamic efficiency by 8 per cent, claims Yamaha.

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What the 2017 YZF-R6  features?

• Redesigned front cowl and windscreen


• new instrument cluster that features an analogue style tachometer and digital speedometer with a multi function display that includes TCS and ABS status

• The LED turn indicators incorporated behind the rear-view mirrors


• A central ram-air intake flanked by slim LED headlamps

• Ultra compact Rear LED taillight to match the narrow new tail unit


• Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) ride-by-wire system with three selectable maps.


• Traction Control System (TCS) and is available with an accessory quickshifter.

• Powered by a liquid-cooled, 599cc in-line four-cylinder engine has DOHC with four titanium valves per cylinder


• Euro4 compliant


• 6-speed transmission mated to a racing-derived slipper clutch

• A midmount titanium exhaust centralizes mass and saves weight


• Lightweight aluminium fuel tank


• Fully adjustable 43mm upside-down fork on front and fully adjustable KYB rear shock


• 320mm front discs with radial-mount 4-piston calipers with a Nissin radial master cylinder. ABS is standard

• The 2017 YZF-R6 will be available in three colours (Matte Black, Team Yamaha Blue and Intensity White/Matte Silver)

 

2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6

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