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The Wait Is Finally Over — 2017 Yamaha R6 Unveiled
Japanese
motorcycle
manufacturer
Yamaha
has
unveiled
its
2017
YZF-R6
at
the
AIMExpo
in
Orlando,
Florida.
The
new
motorcycle
looks
very
similar
to
its
elder
sibling,
the
R1.
The
model
brought
back
some
life
into
the
middleweight
sportbike
segment.
The new model looks completely different from the outgoing motorcycle. The 2017 YZF-R6 is equipped with a new 43mm KYB fork and 25mm axle.
Yamaha claims that these updates are to provide a more planted feel under braking and turning into a corner. The chassis is borrowed from the current R6, with the same geometry.
Other new features include a six-level traction control system (plus off), as well as Yamaha's D-mode system with three selectable modes - Standard, A and B.
The engine also remains a 599cc inline-four with a 13.1:1 compression ratio and sixteen valves. We can expect it to deliver 100bhp at the rear wheel like the current model - which has power higher up in the range.
The fuelling is managed by the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system with three selectable maps. As an accessory, Yamaha will sell a quickshifter (upshifts only).
The company claims that the M1 and R1 inspired front fairing added an 8% increase in aerodynamic efficiency. For us, the new design simply looks good.
Add to that, the new LED turn indicators are now integrated into the rear view mirror and, recessed LED headlights and DRLs.
Other updates include 320mm front brake discs, aerodynamically shaped fuel tank, slimmer subframe and flatter seat, which Yamaha claims, "for the greater feeling of control on the street or track."
Yamaha also announced that the 2017 YZF-R6 will be available in three colours (Matte Black, Team Yamaha Blue and Intensity White/Matte Silver). The motorcycle will hit the showrooms in March 2017.