118 hp / 86.8 kW
Power
61.7 Nm
Torque
190 kg
Weight
599 ccm
Displacement
The Yamaha YZF-R6 gets one final track-only run: a high-revving 599cc inline-four based on the 2020 European version, with the front end and brake taken from the YZF-R1 Race Base. This final special edition ends production of the model line.
Model Details
| Special Edition Note | Final special edition ahead of the end of production. Sold exclusively as a special order through Yamaha's authorized dealers in Japan across two windows (1–31 July 2026 and 1–31 August 2026), with delivery from 26 February 2027. Production of the YZF-R6 ends afterward. |
| Markets Available | Japan |
| Lifecycle | discontinued |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Club racers, track-day riders, collectors |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Inline-four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valves, titanium valves |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 67,0 x 42,5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13,1:1 |
| Power | 118 hp |
| Power (kW) | 86.8 kW |
| Power at RPM | 14,500 rpm |
| Torque | 61.7 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 10,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection (EFI), YCC-T (Ride-by-Wire) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate slipper clutch (Assist & Slipper) |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.6 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork, fully adjustable |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock, fully adjustable |
| Shock Brand | KYB |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 320 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial (monobloc) |
| Rear Disc Size | 220 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston |
| ABS | No |
| IMU | No |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm |
| Rake | 24 ° |
| Trail | 97 mm |
| Wet Weight | 190 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | D-Mode (STD/A/B) |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 6 |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Standard (upshift only) |
| QS Direction | Up |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | LCD |
| Keyless | No |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | 26 February 2027 (final special edition, Japan only) |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Track-only model without road homologation. Technical basis is the European YZF-R6 (2020 model year); the front end and front brake are carried over from the YZF-R1 Race Base (2024). Price 1,375,000 yen (approx. 7,450 euros / 8,650 US dollars), Japan only. The YZF-R9 (three-cylinder) is positioned as the sporty successor offering, but not a direct replacement. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- High-revving 599cc inline-four, precise handling, aluminium Deltabox frame, YZF-R1 Race Base front end, final edition with collector appeal
Weaknesses
- Track-only model without road homologation, available in Japan only, technically based on 2020 spec, high price
Competitors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Honda CBR600RR 2024
Suzuki GSX-R600
Triumph Daytona 660 2024
MV Agusta F3 800
Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo 2024