| Attribute | Yamaha YZF-R6 2002 × | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R6 | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 600 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 87.6 | 73.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Torque (Nm) | 68.1 | 65 |
| Bore (mm) | 65.5 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 44.5 | 49.6 |
| Compression | 12.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 245 |
| Front tyre | 120/60-ZR17 55W | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 73W | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 168 | 187 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5214 | 0.3909 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 1,190 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,025 | 2,145 |
| Overall width (mm) | 690 | 725 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 805 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 135 |