Yamaha motorcycles designated with the "R" nomenclature, from the R1 to the R6, enjoy a cult following. The 600-class Yamaha YZF-R6, based on the 1,000cc grandaddy YZF-R1, debuted in 1998. Popularly ...

I am going to go out on a limb here and state that Yamaha's R6 has the best suspension I have sampled on a motorcycle. The 41mm inverted forks iron out road irregularities with a faultless suppleness ...

Since its first introduction, in 1999, the YZF-R6 received several updates, but the most notable change was bringing the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and slight changes in design. For 2010, Yamaha ...

The Yamaha YZF-R6 was introduced in the 1999 model year, passing through many generations until reaching today’s 2020 model. Historically, it has been one of the best selling and most recognizable sub ...

Tarun is a gearhead who has been working on motorcycles for over 25 years and riding them even longer. A certified Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, and Ducati mechanic, he loves working on motorcycles and ...

The Yamaha YZF-R6 (or commonly known as the R6), is renowned for its razor-sharp handling and thrilling performance. Featuring a 599cc inline-four engine, the R6 delivers an impressive 116 horsepower ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. With the Yamaha YZF-R9 ...

In the announcement, Yamaha has said, “with deep consideration of evolving global market trends and regulations that limit production volumes on certain models, the following Yamaha models will be ...

A few months back, when Yamaha decided to keep the R6 only for racetracks, the loyalists across the world felt the pain inside. However, the successor to the R6 was a big ray of hope, and enthusiasts ...