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• Second hand advice Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003 – 2011) Sportiness and suitability for everyday use
• sightseeing
• Market situation
• Facelift

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Second hand advice Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003 – 2011)
Sportiness and suitability for everyday use

In its early years, the R6 was considered the epitome of sportiness, but with the injection model from 2003, the 600 was almost suitable for everyday use.

Klaus Herder

05/26/2011

Sometimes it is enough that circumstances change for you to change yourself. In 2003 the new circumstances were called the Honda CBR 600 RR and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – two radical heaters whose racetrack appearances ensured that the original circuit queen Yamaha YZF-R6 suddenly had something touristic. And that despite the fact that the R6, with new packaging and practically completely new technology, attracted super sports customers in the same year. In the first year, the first R6 with injection technology also sold very well, but just a year later the numbers collapsed – the aforementioned circumstances and test statements such as “comparatively comfortable seating position” and “soft, highway-compatible chassis settings” did it ugly work.

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The Yamaha executives were not deterred and gave the R6 a constant and mostly very sensible model update. For example, an upside-down fork in 2005 and finally a front wheel tire size customary in its class, but in 2006 they brought out the really big facelift club: everything new – even shorter-stroke design (red area from 17500 rpm!), Even more power (127 PS), new frame, lots of magnesium and titanium. All for a very ambitious surcharge of 1200 euros. The sales figures picked up for a short time, on the racetrack the R6 was again a force, but in everyday life very little happened below 8000 rpm and everything above that happened. We continued with the loving facelift, but the super-handy and top-quality R6 never really got out of hand in new sales. But that doesn’t change their popularity as used cars.

sightseeing

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The 2003 cockpit with shift light. A display below 4000 rpm is actually unnecessary, because nothing works below that.

A small-volume barrel organ without mechanical flaws – is that possible? It really does exist, because the R6 is a model of reliability. 2001 extended Yamaha the inspection intervals from 6,000 to 10,000 kilometers; and since 2003 there has only been one recall (November 2006 because of air filter fastening screws) – that already reveals a lot. Problems with the R6 are almost always homemade, and two target groups are particularly susceptible to them. First: some race training junkies who have made a real art out of hiding damage caused by falls as skilfully as possible. Very popular: carbon or other frame protectors, as well as third-class cladding parts from Eastern Bloc sources, only installed after contact with the ground. Second group, in which the used buyer should take a closer look and ask: Youngsters, where the R6 is chronically in third or fourth hand, and who consider the expenditure on oil, candles, chain sets and tires to be exaggerated luxury. Conversely: It is best to buy first hand, check the inevitable modifications (exhaust, indicators, short tail) for execution and, if necessary, entry. And be sure to have the original silencer with you – keyword emissions test.

Market situation

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Not enough lean angle? That was never an issue for R6 drivers. Not even with the 2008 model.

The stock is large, good used ones are not in short supply. But the good and, above all, affordable used ones only very rarely end up at dealerships, and if they do, as an exception, they don’t stay long. Especially in the price range 4000 to 6000 euros, the professionals could sell a lot more. Provided that the R6 is largely original, including the most popular conversions mentioned under “Viewing”. If you don’t want to spend more than 4,000 to 5,000 euros, you have to bring time with you when you buy it privately and, if necessary, accept long visits for sightseeing, because even the first injectors – now eight years old – have a high and for super athletes unusually good value retention. Under four million there are practically only fall damage and / or ominous offers from Poland or Italy. If you are looking for the more radical, but somewhat less everyday 2006 model, you can get at least 6000 euros.

Price level in euros	Years of construction	Mileage	Low 4000-5500	2003-2004	20000-40000
Medium 5600-7500	2005-2008	10000-25000
High 7600-9600	2008-2010	1000-12000

Availability on the market: high to very high

Facelift

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Chic under the shell: As of 2003, the frame and swing arm will be made of die-cast aluminum – lighter and more stable than the strand material of its predecessor.

2003
First R6 with injection, completely redesigned engine (90 percent of the parts new); Transmission modified; new: frame, tank, wheels, suspension elements. Price: 9995 euros. Approvals in D: 2380 pieces.
2004
Modified exhaust muffler; Ignition box matched to the exhaust. Price: 9995 euros. Approvals in D: 1540 pieces.
2005
Upside-down instead of conventional telescopic fork; Modified strut; Front tire 120/70 ZR 17; Radial brake pump; Brake discs 310 instead of 298 mm, throttle housing 40 instead of 38 mm; Special model R46 in Rossi design with Termignoni exhaust (1000 euros surcharge). Price: 9995 euros. Approvals in D: 1506 pieces.
2006
Completely new model; including new: exhaust with G-Kat, spring elements, frame; Slipper clutch, titanium valves; Bore / stroke 67 x 42.5 instead of 65.5 x 44.5 mm; Injection revised. Price: 11195 euros. Approvals in D: 2217 pieces.
2007
No changes. Price: 11315 euros. Approvals in D: 1536 pieces.
2008
Electrically controlled variable suction lengths; Piston shape changed; Main frame new, rear frame made of magnesium; new swing arm; Seat position shifted five millimeters forwards; Redesigned shock absorber; new trim parts with new mirrors; Cockpit new; vo. Brake discs reinforced by 0.5 to five millimeters. Price: 11 295 euros. Approvals in D: 1271 pieces.
2009
No changes. Price: 12550 euros. Approvals in D: 853 pieces.
2010
Newly programmed engine management; Modified rear silencer. Price: 11,995 euros. Approvals in D: 452 pieces.
2011
Price: 11,995 euros.

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The 2008 engine with variable intake system (two-part intake funnel).

Type RJ05 / model year 2003

engine
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, uncontrolled catalytic converter with secondary air system, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 65.5 x 44.5 mm
Cubic capacity 600 cm³
rated capacity 86 kW (117 hp) at 13,000 rpm
Max. Torque 66 Nm at 12000 rpm

landing gear
Bridge frame made of aluminum, telescopic fork, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base at the front and rear, rebound and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/60 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17

Dimensions + weights
Wheelbase 1380 mm, steering head angle 66 degrees, caster 81 mm, spring travel f / r 120/120 mm, seat height * 800 mm, weight with a full tank * 189 kg, load * 186 kg, tank capacity / reserve 17 / 3.5 liters.

Measurements
Top speed ** 262 km / h
acceleration
0-100 km / h 3.1 sec
Draft
60-140 km / h 9.3 sec
consumption
5.1 l / 100 km (country road)

* MOTORCYCLE measurements; ** Manufacturer information

Fan Pages: www.r6club.de; www.r1-forum.de (click on R6 forum)
Used offers: www.1000ps.de/gebrauchte-motorraederi

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