Table of contents

• Yamaha YZF-R6 used advice It’s like sliced ​​bread
• Yamaha YZF-R6
• Wonderful radical play equipment for 5000 euros
• sightseeing
• Technical specifications
• Market situation
• Facelift
• Interview with Uwe Seitz about the R-6 Cup
• Lots of tinkered machines
• Be careful with foreign used imports

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Sad but true: Despite the low prices, many dealers are still sitting on the used Yamaha YZF-R6.

Yamaha

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The so far youngest type in the R6 club has been on the market since 2010.

Yamaha

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Can do everything best, but only sells slowly: on average less than 400 times a year.

Yamaha

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1999 (RJ03): 120 HP, still fueled by a carburetor. The first model variant was considered a hot brand shortly before the turn of the millennium.

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2001: The function of the cockpit was changed slightly. Other model maintenance measures are also barely noticeable: luggage hook, LED rear light, lighter battery.

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2006: Angular spoilers optimally direct the air flow.

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2006: The stainless steel silencer with a titanium cover, which is located under the motor housing, now works with the Exup system

Yamaha

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2008: Electronic: At 13700 rpm, the length of the intake manifold of the variable funnel changes.

Jahn

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The Yamaha R6 Cup is one of the oldest and most popular brand cups in Germany. Up to 40 permanent registrations per year, an international starting field and an exemplary organization within the framework of the IDM. Uwe Seitz (43, left in the picture) from the sister magazine “PS” was the starter.

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2006 (RJ111): The technology and layout of the 111 type are derived from the M1 world champion racing machine: the swing arm is more steep, the steering head is supported by an extension arm.

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2005 (RJ095): From now on it’s going to be radial: brake caliper and pump. Also fresher: upside-down instead of telescopic fork.

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2003: From today’s perspective, a rather thick lump than a filigree sports part: the new exhaust with a catalytic converter. Owners like to replace it with retrofit goods, so rarely found on used vehicles.

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2003: New rear brake caliper, different brake pads, disc in the same size but new shape.

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2003: New design: three HP slimmed down at the rated power – hardly noticeable. In terms of weight, however, a whole seven kilos less – this is not only a great advantage when chasing rounds.

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2003: The new face of the R6 represents the image of the super sports machine well: evil, grim, aggressive. So that the fast beauty bike is not stolen: the immobilizer.

Jahn

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2003 (RJ05): From now on with injection – annual sales: 2400 pieces.

Jahn

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This is where it really gets down to business: the R6 Cup has a very high performance density.

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Used purchase

Second hand advice Yamaha YZF-R6

Yamaha YZF-R6 used advice
It’s like sliced ​​bread

Sold new over 20,000 times, but the Yamaha YZF-R6 has been new to dealers for some time. Second hand, however, the 600 is like sliced ​​bread. Rightly.

Thorsten Dentges

08/13/2013

Yamaha YZF-R6

A tragedy: some dealers, probably with their backs against the wall, are offering brand new R6s at prices below ten kilo euros (list price: over 12 500 euros) – and still sit on them. But if you consider that in the previous year only a good 250 units of the 600 series were sold across Germany, the need to sell this motorcycle for the price makes sense, especially since the then newly renovated, 127 hp and ultra-light super sports machine weighing just 190 kilograms was still in 2006 went away in such numbers every month. And in the first two sales years 1999 and 2000, the R6 was a bestseller with almost 3,000 new machines sold.

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So why is the star of yore bobbing around like that? Possible answers: 600s are out, 600s are too expensive, 600s can no longer stink against the strong 1000s. There is a tinge of truth in all of these explanations, but the second-hand market shows with the example of the YZF-R6 impressive that things are different.

Wonderful radical play equipment for 5000 euros

Because second-hand 600s are by no means out, especially younger audiences are looking for them (also in a throttled version; by the way, 48 HP kits are available from Alpha Technik, phone 08036/300720, www.alphatechnik.de, for around 100 euros). Used R6s are not offered cheaply, but with a use of around 5000 euros you get a wonderfully radical play device at hand (at least from year of construction 2003) that inspires both sports-loving beginners and old racing foxes. By the way, they cope much better with the lively carelessness of such a machine than with the brute force of a 1000 and are therefore often faster on the road. The now really cheap carburetor models (1999 to 2002) are still in a great mood. No tragedy with the R6 – at least not second-hand.

sightseeing

Jahn

2003 (RJ05): From now on with injection – annual sales: 2400 pieces.

“If the thick indicators and the serial number plate holder are still on, great!”, Reports a professional buyer. Because then the rest of the machine is probably original. The R6 is usually converted: levers, windshield, exhaust, etc. No problem, as long as the parts come from well-known manufacturers such as Rizoma, Akrapovic or Leovince and have an approval. Since the R6 is also often chased around the circuit, questionable and non-road-compliant race parts are not uncommon – so be careful and look twice.

Technical specifications

2003: New design: three HP slimmed down at the rated power – hardly noticeable. In terms of weight, however, a whole seven kilos less – this is not only a great advantage when chasing rounds.

engine
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke: 67 x 42.5 mm
Displacement: 599 cm³
Rated output: 93.4 kW (127 hp) at 14,500 rpm
Max. Torque: 66 Nm at 12,000 rpm

landing gear
Bridge frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and 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: 120/70 ZR 17, 180/55 ZR 17

measurements and weight
Wheelbase 1380 mm, steering head angle 66 degrees, caster 97 mm, spring travel f / h 120/120 mm, seat height * 820 mm, weight with a full tank * 190 kg, tank capacity ** 16.5 liters.

Measurements(from MOTORRAD 6/2006)
Top speed **: 270 km / h
Acceleration: 0-100 km / h 3.3 sec
Pulling speed: 60–100 km / h 4.4 sec
Consumption: 5.5 l / 100 km (country road), 6.2 l / 100 km (at 130 km / h)

* MOTORCYCLE measurements; ** Manufacturer information

Market situation

Yamaha

The so far youngest type in the R6 club has been on the market since 2010.

Most dealers have already checked off the “Carburettor R6” chapter. There is too much junk on the way, according to experts. Among other things, imported second-hand goods from Italy, which although attracting low prices around 2000 euros, are often not very trustworthy.

Price level in euros		Years of construction	mileage
Low	1800-4400	1999-2004	15000-50000
medium	4500-6900	2003-2009	5000-30000
High	7000-8500	2008-2012	1000-15000
Type		in program	Sales
RJ03		1999-2002	9537
RJ05 / RJ091 / RJ095		2003-2005	5426
RJ111 / RJ151 / RJ155		2006 until today	7156

Facelift

Yamaha

1999 (RJ03): 120 HP, still fueled by a carburetor. The first model variant was considered a hot brand shortly before the turn of the millennium.

1999
Market launch of the YZF-R6, type RJ03. Power: 120 hp, weight: 196 kg. In March, recall campaign for certain vehicle numbers due to a possible inadequate oil supply to the transmission. Price: 16,790 marks (8,585 euros).

2000
Piston revised, new spring on the switching mechanism. Price: 17,490 marks (8942 euros).

2001
Pistons, connecting rods and selector shaft modified. Steering shaft and handlebar halves changed, new rear-view mirrors, new cockpit. Price: 18,595 marks (9507 euros).

2003
New type RJ05 with injection, engine completely revised: new valve springs, inlet camshaft, crankshaft, pistons, piston rings and connecting rods, new timing chain tensioner, also crankcase modified, new cylinder coating. Larger air filter box, new exhaust with stainless steel manifolds. New aluminum frame (Deltabox-III) with rear frame and swing arm manufactured in a die-casting process. New fork, lighter rims, modified braking system. New headlights, new cockpit, shift light, immobilizer. Power: 117 hp, weight: 189 kg. Price: 9995 euros.

2004
Type RJ091. Exhaust and ignition box changed for better torque curve. Price unchanged.

2005
Type RJ095. New throttle housing with 40 instead of 38 mm passage, modified cooler. Radial brake pump at the front, radially bolted brake calipers, larger brake discs (310 instead of 298 mm). New: upside-down fork, modified: deflection and shock absorber as well as trim parts. Front tire dimension 120/70 ZR 17 instead of 120/60 ZR 17. Longer side stand, front headlights with new parking lights. Power: 120 hp, weight: 188 kg. Special model R46 in Valentino Rossi design with Termignoni exhaust for an extra 1000 euros, price unchanged for the standard model.

2006
Completely new model, type RJ111. Changed stroke and bore: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (previously 65.5 x 44.5 mm), titanium valves, injection system with additional injection valve, electronically controlled throttle valve actuation, exhaust system with Exup control (back pressure valve to optimize the torque curve), new regulated catalytic converter, slipper clutch. New aluminum frame (Deltabox design), fork and shock absorber (fully adjustable) new, new cladding. Power: 127 hp, weight: 190 kg. In November recall campaign due to loose air filter fastening screws on certain vehicle numbers. Price: 11 195 euros.

2007
Technically unchanged, but price increase: 11,315 euros.

2008
Electronically controlled variable suction lengths, pistons, air filter housing, timing chain tensioner revised. New main frame and swing arm, rear frame made of magnesium.
Modified shock absorber and brake discs. New trim parts, headlights and mirrors, new rear light, power: 129 hp, weight: 192.5 kg. Price: 11 295 euros.

2010
Type RJ155. Newly programmed engine management, modified silencer, power reduced to 124 hp. Price: 11,995 euros.

2013
Current price: 12 550 euros.

Interview with Uwe Seitz about the R-6 Cup

Jahn

Uwe Seitz (43, colleague from the sister magazine “PS”) can be seen on the left in the picture.

the Yamaha R6 Cup is one of the oldest and most popular brand cups in Germany. Up to 40 permanent registrations per year, an international starting field and an exemplary organization within the framework of the IDM. Uwe Seitz (43, left in the picture) from the sister magazine “PS” was a starter himself. He is convinced of the cup and machine and gives interested parties the best tips.

How do you become an R6 Cup driver?
 Seitz: By registering, for example at www.yamaha-cup.de, showing a B license from the German Motorsport Federation (DMSB) and purchasing a cup package (a good 17,000 euros for 2013). In addition to an optimally constructed machine, this includes a race kit with all conversion parts, as well as driver equipment, spare parts service, data recording, entry fees, training courses and courses. Incidentally, the winner of a competition bagged 250 euros in prize money.

You can also start with a used machine?
Seitz: No, that is not possible. The race set is only sold to registered drivers through German authorized dealers, and if a driver does not start, he has to make an additional payment for the discounted parts. There are also strict bindings for the tires, so that all drivers use the same rubbers. So the conditions are strict, because the idea is that every year with absolute equal opportunities with each
best material, so with the current R6 is started.

And the other way around: If you want to move a former Cup R6 on the road, what should you watch out for??
Seitz: It is important that all the necessary parts for road approval are included. For the Cup, standard parts such as passenger footrests, indicators and headlights are of course removed, the entire fairing and the seat for racing are clearly different and not street-compliant – and I wouldn’t like to be caught with the roaring race pot.

A used Cup-R6 is also worth it for hobby racers if they only want to take part in racing training occasionally?
Seitz: Sure, a second-hand complete conversion is a convenient solution because all the necessary measures such as secured screws etc. have already been taken and the kit parts are really great. It is important to check how often the cup driver crossed the finish line and how often he landed in the gravel trap. Because a battered Cup-R6 can turn into a dime grave for the amateur racing driver. But there are still good used deals – I think around 10,000 euros for a good bike with all the trimmings is realistic.

Lots of tinkered machines

Low-priced used machines are generally traded heavily by private customers, and there are also a lot of tinkered machines on offer. It is often young beginners with no technical knowledge who fall on the nose with such offers and want to make up for their mistakes by reselling them quickly. So be careful when it says: “Not ready to drive at the moment” or something similar. For decent original specimens of the carburetor version, you should expect from 2500 euros and up.

Injection models from 2003 in a reasonable condition are easier to get hold of – as long as you have at least 3,500 euros in your pocket and can live with higher mileage of around 30,000 kilometers. Flawless, first-hand machines with less than 15,000 kilometers start at 4,500 euros. There is very strong demand for the type RJ111 (from 2006), which is good to get hold of from 5500 euros. However, there are also very opulent price claims of over 8,000 euros, in some cases for machines that are more than five years old. Often a little overpriced, especially since new machines are sold for less than 10,000 euros because the 600 new vehicle market is currently idle. R6s less than three years old are poorly in stock and are therefore rarely available as used machines.

Availability on the market: very high

Be careful with foreign used imports

Other problem cases: foreign used imports. In the case of cheap offers – often completely destroyed hobby racing equipment – there are often hidden defects such as cracks in the frame, sometimes even essential parts such as the alternator are missing. So check the origin in the papers, if in doubt, better hands off! Overall, however, the 600 series is considered to be very solid – tested used vehicles from reputable dealers usually give no cause for concern.

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