Yamaha has revealed their new 2017 YZF-R6 in America a few days ago, complete with M1 styling. As many manufacturers turn their backs on the middleweight supersport market, reacting to ever-decreasing sales by giving owners even more reasons not to buy a new model, Yamaha has committed to the sector with this heavily revised and redesigned 2017 YZF-R6.
The new R6 features an M1-type central forced air intake, recessed LED twin headlights, and inset LED running lights.
The low drag front cowl comprising learnings from the YZF-R1, will deliver a claimed eight per cent improvement in aerodynamic efficiency.
The Traction Control System (TCS) features 6-level intervention, as well as an ‘off’ setting to allow riders to fly unaided if they choose to.
The instrument cluster features an analogue style tachometer and digital speedometer with a multi-function display that includes TCS and ABS status.
The KYB inverted fork is lifted straight from the YZF-R1, with 43mm diameter tubes – compared to 41mm on the previous model.
The new YZF-R6 also gets the YZF-R1’s braking system, comprising dual 320mm discs and aluminium four-pot opposed piston radial calipers.
It uses a strong and light carbon fibre die-cast magnesium subframe that is 20mm narrower at the front than the old model.
