Photoshoot of the Week: November 25th-December 1st 2019 – Finja & Yamaha YZF-R6

As you may have noticed, I’ve already reviewed the Yamaha YZF-R6 last week. So why do I repeat myself? First of all because I was truly enchanted by Finja Bianca, and then also because leaves are falling, I’m getting a cold, it’s cold outside, I’m getting a cold too and so definetely 2019 is coming to an end: it’s time for the new 2020 Yamaha R6 model, and I have been waiting for this all autumn. Yamaha R6 is now entering its third year of production as one of the most popular middleweights on the market, and we have to give Yamaha full credit: at just over the $12K mark, the R6 claims over 120 horsepower with a host of features to help riders manage the tremendous forces this thoroughbred generates. The 600 cc-ish bracket has been getting a little stale as of late between competition from the liter category and the burgeoning interest in the 300 cc bikes, so the updated version of a proven mid-size racetrack champ is exciting news indeed.
This latest version of the YZF-R6 still features a laundry list of high-performance components including the high-revving supersport engine, Deltabox aluminum frame, fully adjustable KYB suspension, MotoGP-inspired bodywork derived from the YZF-R1, aluminum fuel tank, traction control, ABS, and the same massive Nissin brake system found on the R1 as well.
The R6 features a host of great features including ABS brakes with large 320 mm front rotors, 43 mm fully adjustable inverted forks and an R1 inspired body design that is sure to turn heads. The R6 is full of innovation and technology you won’t find on the competitor’s machinery.
The 2020 R6 features Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) for a broad, tractable powerband. A class-leading four-cylinder 599cc engine provides excellent performance, utilizing 16 titanium valves, a high 13.1:1 compression ratio, and lightweight forged pistons to allow for smooth, high-revving power. Linerless, direct-plated ceramic-composite cylinder bores provide excellent heat dissipation and reduced friction, while magnesium engine covers minimize engine weight.
The R6’s Deltabox aluminum frame incorporates years of GP development in terms of geometry, engine positioning, and rigidity, resulting in lightning-fast handling agility with confidence-inspiring mid-corner stability on the road or the track. A magnesium subframe removes weight from the rear of the motorcycle for increased mass centralization, while the flat and narrow seat makes it easier to reach the ground and gives riders more room to maneuver during aggressive racetrack riding.
Besides R6 offers a traction control that provides six levels of intervention or can be turned off completely, D-Mode for adjustable throttle response, YZF-R1 derived suspension, ABS brakes, top-notch aerodynamics, an aluminum fuel tank and, mostly, a total of 122 horsepower at 14,500 rpm and 42.4 pound-feet of torque at 11,500 rpm. This power flows through the anti-hop, backtorque-limiting slipper clutch to the “stacked” transmission that minimizes its length through a triangular arrangement of the shafts with a tough chain final drive. If you are crazy enough, you can exceed the top speed in the neighborhood of 160 mph …
Summing it up: the 2020 R6 is poised to continue dominating the track while remaining ever-popular with street riders around the world!