Is Yamaha making a 2021 R6?
Yamaha introduces the track-only version of its legendary YZF-R6. Although we’re going to have to say goodbye to Yamaha’s stalwart YZF-R6 at the end of 2020, the Tuning Fork brand is keeping the legendary supersport badge alive in 2021 in the form of the track-only 2021 Yamaha YZF-R6 Race.
Is the Yamaha R6 a race bike?
A fully kitted out closed-course competition bike designed to continue the Yamaha YZF-R6’s long tradition of dominance on the racetrack. These race-spec machines will be custom-order, and feature a host of premium, competition-tested GYTR, Genuine Yamaha and aftermarket parts.
Does Yamaha still make an R6?
Yamaha has announced that 2020 will be the last production year for not just the R6, but also the VMAX, the WR250 and the SMAX, although of them the R6 now 20 years in production is the most iconic. 2020 YZF-R6: The R6 will be sold from now on as a track only machine with R6 name.
Is Yamaha going to make a new R6?
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is back for 2022, though not for road use. Inspired by the World Supersport championship winner, the R6 will be available to racers and track day enthusiasts in the United States.
Why is Yamaha R6 discontinued?
It’s a sad and rather quiet departure for the machine regarded by any a tester (myself included) as one of the finest Yamaha’s ever created, but its demise comes as a result of strict Euro 5 emissions regulations and with Europe now no longer selling the model, Yamaha in Japan can’t justify selling the R6 in North …
How fast is a Yamaha R6?
| Top speed & performance | |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 45.5 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 165 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | 10.75 secs |
| Tank range | 160 miles |
Is the R6 track only?
The Yamaha YZF-R6 RACE is a track-day focused machine, and is basically the street bike without the necessary equipment to be street legal.
What is replacing the R6?
The demise of the Yamaha R6 left most of the motorcycle enthusiasts in shock and grief. Yamaha is now working on a fully-faired supersport version of the MT-07 and the same, in all certainty, will replace the retired R6, according to a report on MCN.
Why did Yamaha stop making R6?