2008 Yamaha YZF

by NEHA PATEL

It��s been two years since Yamaha updated the YZF-R6 with the most radical makeover in the bike��s nine-year history. The changes back in 2006 were in some ways a logical evolution of the R6 model, with the already-light chassis even lighter and the already-screaming motor even, uh . . . screamier. Other updates were unexpected, such as new conservative geometry numbers and very different styling. One thing that didn��t change was the bike��s popularity: It continued to be a hit with street riders, track-day junkies and club racers alike. Even some controversy over the ��06 model��s optimistic tachometer didn��t seem to put a dent in the bike��s success.

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Specification:

Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP: $9599 ($9799 in Cadmium Yellow w/ Flames)

Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, transverse-four, 4 valves/cyl. Displacement: 599cc Bore x stroke: 67 x 42.5mm Compression ratio: 13.1:1 Induction: Mikuni EFI with YCC-T, YCC-I, 41mm throttle bodies, 2 injectors/cyl.

Chassis Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier PTM Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier PTM Rake/trail: 24 deg/3.8 in. (97mm) Wheelbase: 54.3 in. (1380mm) Seat height: 33.5 in. (850mm) Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal (17.4L) Weight: 366 lb (166kg) dry http://comparebike.net/blog/yamaha/2008-yamaha-yzf-r6-scream-ii/