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2005 Yamaha YZF R6

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2005 Yamaha YZF R6 Specifications

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Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,399.00
Dealers	Yamaha Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.4:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	54.3 / 1379.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.5 / 17

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YZF R6 Funnest Bike Ever?

By Lucas Ball(Owner), Sep. 16, 2008

I am an owner of a 2005 YZF R6 and I believe it was the smartest purchase I have ever made. Not only do I believe the 2005 R6 has one of the most sophisticated sleek cut lines look, but mechanically fantastic. The only downside to the R6 is it can be a little choppy if your local streets arent up to... Read Full Review

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Best race bike ever had

By Luis Ortiz(Owner), Oct. 30, 2008

I purchased the 05 R6 for track use only,I have put the GYTR Ti system ,PCIII w BNC filter,replace sprockets & chain(520 kit) plus rearsets,billewt covers & bodywork and it gave me 106 all usable little horses,combined with shorter gearing makes for The Perfect Track Weapon, It's so easy to ... Read Full Review

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SCREAMER OR BUST

By HARLAN BARNES(Owner), Oct. 2, 2008

DONT GET ME WRONG THE 05 R6 IS AN GREAT MACHINE, I JUST THINK IT LACKS A LITTLE MID RANGE POWER COMPARED TO ITS BROTHER THE GSXR 600. BUT THERE IS HOPE, I TOOK MINE AND BROUGHT IT FROM STOCK TO SCREAMER IN NO TIME. ALL YOU NEED IS MOTIVATION AND TWO JOBS. I INSTALLED AN AKROPOVIC FULL EXAUST, DYNOJE... Read Full Review

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