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Yamaha R6

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Yamaha R6 — from 1999 to 2021.

19992021 Yamaha R6

599cc DOHC Inline-Four (YZF-R6) · Chain

118 hp / 45 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity3.1 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil

Coolant

TypeYamalube 50/50 Coolant
Capacity2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank4.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear180/55ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTZ10S
Shop group YTZ10S battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.024 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change4,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs16,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter16,000 mi