Yamaha R6 2008 – Sports Bike

Yamaha R6 2008 – Sports Bike

Yamaha has given the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6, the motorcycle looking pretty similar to the current Yamaha R6, it gets a new frame and swingarm, reworked 599cc engine, new slipper clutch, improved front brakes and more aerodynamic bodywork.

Yamaha is claiming that:

Q 2008 Yamaha R6 the most advanced production 600 class motorcycle

Q The engine has titanium valves

Q Increased compression ratio from 12.8:1 to 13.1:1 for improved response.

Q It also gets new domed pistons with valve cutouts to produce a more compact combustion chamber.

Other engine enhancements have centred around reducing the amount of internal friction with a claimed 50 changes inside the motor like:

Q Wider crank bearings.

Q The twin-injection system has been remapped to suit the higher compression ratio

Q Reduced engine braking

Q A redesigned airbox

Q A new-shape rear exhaust silencer.

Yamaha has become the first manufacturer to introduce a magnesium alloy subframe with the aim of taking weight off the back of the motorcycle to improve the mass centralisation of the motorcycle. The firm says it saves 450g over the previous aluminium alloy subframe.

For 2008 the thickness of the twin 310mm diameter front discs has been increased from 4.5mm to 5.0mm, a change which improves the heat dissipation qualities during extended use.

It is quite impressive (by the speed and power) that Yamaha has wrangled from its middleweight racer, which makes up more than half its total sports bike sales.

Price Range:

MSRP* $9,799 (Cadmium Yellow w/Flames) Available from December 2007 $9,599 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from November 2007 $9,599 (Raven) Available from November 2007 $9,599 (Liquid Silver) Available from November 2007