Yamaha YZF-R6 suspension setup and specs
Yamaha YZF-R6, 2017 to 2020: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Yamaha YZF-R6
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Adjustable |
| Front rebound | Adjustable |
| Front compression | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Fork diameter | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm (54.1 in) |
| Rake | 24° |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Front brake | dual hydraulic disc, radial 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | single hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper |
Other Yamaha YZF-R6 generations: 2000–2002 · 2003–2005 · 2006–2007 · 2008–2016
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