The YZF-R6 is more of a middle-weight motorcycle than others in this category, with a much lighter frame and just a 600cc engine. But don’t be fooled by the displacement; this bike packs a lot more punch than you might think. It’s all about the materials used to put this great-looking motorcycle together with a lightweight magnesium subframe and an aluminum gas tank. Even with a full tank of gas, it comes in at just under 370 pounds, which is extremely light, even for a sports bike.
One thing about this speed demon is that it’s not really made for long trips. It was a successful attempt by Yamaha to make a race bike street-legal, but as such, it’s not the most comfortable ride you can get. With that said, the YZF-R6 tops out at 161mph, and it will do 0-60 in three seconds. It’s important to note that you can’t buy a YZF-R6 new that is street legal. There is a 2023 model available, but it is for closed courses only. While it had plenty of street legal models throughout the years, this should be your signal that this was a race bike through and through.
