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The Yamaha YZF-R6 the power behind the team

 

StoneBaker switches to Yamaha machinery for 2008, with the YZF-R6 forming the basis of the squad’s Superstock and Supersport machines.The YZF-R6 features a chip-controlled throttle for ultimate acceleration and YCC-I electronically controlled variable intake funnels for bigger power and torque. A race-developed chassis provides razor-sharp handling.

 

Technical Specification*

 

Engine type: Liquid cooled, 4- stroke, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC

 

Displacement: 599 cc

 

Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm

 

Compression ratio: 13.1:1

 

Maximum power:

With direct air induction: 99.6 kW (135 PS) @ 14,500 rpm

Without direct air induction: 94.9 kW (129 PS) @ 14,500 rpm

 

Maximum torque:

With direct air induction: 69.1 Nm (7.05 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm

Without direct air induction: 65.8 Nm (6.71 kg-m) @ 11,000 rpm

 

Lubrication system: Wet sump

 

Carburettor: Fuel injection

 

Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

 

Ignition system: TCI

 

Starter system: Electric

 

Transmission system: Constant mesh, 6-speed

 

Final transmission: Chain

 

Fuel tank capacity: 17.3 L

Oil tank capacity: 3.4 L

 

Chassis: Aluminium die-cast Deltabox

 

Front suspension system: Telescopic forks
Front travel: 115 mm

 

Rear suspension system: Swingarm (link suspension)
Rear travel: 120 mm

 

Front brake: Dual discs, Ø 310 mm
Rear brake: Single disc, Ø 210 mm

 

Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)

 

Length (mm): 2,040 mm
Width (mm): 705 mm
Height (mm): 1,100 mm

 

Seat height (mm): 850 mm

 

Wheel base (mm): 1,380 mm

 

Minimum ground clearance (mm): 130 mm

 

Dry weight (kg): 166 kg

 

*Source: www.yamaha-racing.co.uk



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