Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR: DESIGNED TO HIT THE TRACK.
Introducing the new 2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR…
No other 600cc Supersport can match the Yamaha R6 on the racetrack. It has been the most successful bike in just about every international and national Supersport race series. With several WorldSSP Championship wins in recent years, the R6 has achieved legendary status. And now the R6 GYTR is just about to make winning a little bit easier.
ULTIMATE RACING SUPERSPORT.
Featuring a wide range of GYTR racing parts, the R6 GYTR is designed for the racetrack and is built to take your supersport racing performance to the next level. These special racing parts including a race specification ECU, wire harness and AIS plug set that optimise the engine output – and the titanium Akrapovič pipe reduces weight and sharpens up the 599cc engine’s high rpm performance.
Further race equipment includes racing sprockets, adjustable racing rear set with reverse shifting kit and stainless steel brake line set. Available exclusively from Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOP dealers, the R6 GYTR is fitted with a white primer fairing and can be customised by your dealer in your personal racing livery and tuned (at an additional cost).
Designed to hit the track.
Designed and built purely for the racetrack, the R6 GYTR is supplied to you in racing specification. Special racing parts include a programmable ECU, lightweight wire harness and AIS plug set that optimise the engine power – and the titanium Akrapovič pipe reduces weight and sharpens up the 599cc engine’s high rpm performance.
Further GYTR® parts mounted at the Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOP include a racing rear set with reverse shifting kit and stainless steel brake line set that complete the overall race specification.
The R6 GYTR’s lightweight glass fiber carbon reinforced cowling comes in white primer, enabling you and your team to instantly apply your race colours and sponsor
The Yamaha R6 has been dominating WorldSSP racing for years. The new R6 GYTR is about to make it even harder for the opposition. Equipped with a selection of special racing components from GYTR® – Yamaha’s in-house tuning specialists – the R6 GYTR is created to hit the track.
2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- GYTR engine parts
- GYTR electronics
- GYTR chassis parts
- GYTR drive system
- GYTR bodywork
- Lightweight high performance 599cc engine
- Compact Deltabox frame and lightweight magnesium subframe
- 43 mm KYB front forks
- Lightweight aluminum fuel tank
- Exclusively available through YAMAHA PRO SHOPS
Supersport
No other manufacturer offers such a complete line-up of premium Supersport machinery. Each model from the 1000cc R1M and R1 through to the 125cc R125 has Yamaha’s racing DNA running through it, ensuring that every R-Series machine is ready to give the most exhilarating riding experience. As well as the street legal models, the range includes specialist race machinery such as the R1 GYTR, R6 GYTR and R6 RACE models that have been developed for racing and track day use only.
2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
GYTR engine parts
The R6 GYTR is a designed for riders who want the ultimate Supersport race bike. Available exclusively from Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOPS, it’s equipped with various GYTR racing parts including a lightweight high-performance full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system – as well as an AIS plug set and a quick shifter for seamless full throttle upshifts.
GYTR electronics
For optimal race performance this high specification Supersport is fitted with a GYTR ECU, that allows adjustment of fuel injection and ignition timing, as well as a lightweight wire harness, a PC interface cable and a GYTR ABS Emulator.
GYTR chassis parts
The stainless steel brake line sets are designed to deliver consistently strong braking performance – and the rear set with a reverse shifting kit provides for ideal racing ergonomics. The R6 GYTR also is equipped with an on/off switch as well as a keyless fuel cap.
GYTR drive system
The drive system on the R6 GYTR features a lightweight 15T drive sprocket and 46T rear wheel sprocket as well as a racing specification 520 chain, for optimum high speed performance.
GYTR bodywork
The lightweight glass fibre carbon reinforced cowling is finished in white primer, enabling you to have it customised to your specific requirements by the Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOP with your own race livery and sponsors (at an additional cost).
Lightweight high performance 599cc engine
Like every R-Series the R6 engine has been constructed with advanced race-developed technology from Yamaha’s World Championship machinery. The combination of lightweight forged pistons with a 13.1:1 compression ratio and titanium valves give you a thrilling ride along with race winning performance.
Compact Deltabox frame and lightweight magnesium subframe
The compact aluminium Deltabox frame is equipped with a magnesium subframe that’s manufactured using Yamaha’s CF die-casting technology, for maximum strength with minimum weight. Its slim dimensions give excellent ergonomics, allowing you to tuck in close to the bike on the straight, and the low weight helps to enhance mass centralisation for sharp and responsive handling.
43 mm KYB front forks
R6 GYTR comes with state-of-the-art R1-type fully adjustable 43 mm KYB front forks. This high-tech front end gives outstanding roadholding with excellent feedback and contributes significantly towards making this one of the best-handling bikes in the class. You can further upgrade the front suspension with several cartridge kits and springs from the GYTR line-up.
Lightweight aluminium fuel tank
The R6 GYTR is fitted with a lightweight aluminium fuel tank that is sculpted to give you plenty of freedom to shift your bodyweight and achieve the best riding position. Featuring deep knee recesses that allow you to tuck in tightly and grip the tank, this beautifully finished 17-litre design highlights the motorcycle’s premium specification.
2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ TBA USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £19300 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
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2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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2024 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine type 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, Forward-inclined parallel 4-
cylinder, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement 599cc
Bore x stroke 67,0 x 42,5 mm
Compression ratio 13,1 : 1
Maximum power 87,1 kW (118,4 PS) @ 14.500 rpm
Maximum torque 61,7 Nm (6,3 kg-m) @ 10.500 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Fuel consumption 6,6 L / 100 km
CO2 emission 154 g/km
Fuel system Fuel Injection
Chassis
Frame Diamond
Caster angle 24º
Trail 97 mm
Front suspension system Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm
Rear suspension system link suspension, Swingarm
Front travel 120 mm
Rear travel 120 mm
Front brake Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17M/C(73W) Tubeless
Dimensions
Overall length 2.040 mm
Overall width 695 mm
Overall height 1.150 mm
Seat height 850 mm
Wheel base 1.375 mm
Minimum ground clearance 130 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 190 kg
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Oil tank capacity 3,40 L
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