The top of the line Brembo parts being offered through this partnership include monobloc and CNC caliper kits for front brakes, a rear CNC caliper kit, the innovative 19RCS radial master cylinder and the HPK full-floating disc kit.

“Advanced research and development procedures together with experience accumulated through years of intensive research on the road and track has allowed Brembo to create application-specific products,” Roberto Pellegrini, Brembo Performance – High Performance Motorbike Sales Manager, said in a release. “We at Brembo are very pleased to begin this relationship and extend the availability of our product range to the Yamaha enthusiasts.”

Brembo, headquartered in Italy with plants in 14 countries, supplies brake systems to many prestigious brands of passenger cars and motorcycles worldwide. Brembo is the owner of Brembo, Breco, Marchesini and Sabelt brands and operates through the AP Racing brand.

Our relationship with Brembo has been outstanding,” added Bret Snider, Yamaha USA Product Planning Department Manager – Parts & Accessories Division. “Adding Brembo product to our catalog creates another great opportunity for Yamaha owners to one-stop-shop at Yamaha Dealerships for all their accessory needs.”

Yamaha updated both the YZF-R6 and the YZF-R1 models for 2010. The new Yamaha YZF-R6 comes with a starting MSRP of $10,490, and will be available in Raven Black (slightly changed), Pearl White and Team Yamaha Blue/White. The new YZF-R1 is available at a starting MSRP of $13,290, in Raven Black, Pearl White and Team Yamaha Blue/White.

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Yamaha YZF-R6 Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP:$10,190 (Vivid Orange/Raven) Available from September 2008
  $10,190 (Pearl White) Available from September 2008
  $10,090 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from September 2008
  $9,990 (Raven) Available from September 2008
• Yamaha Raptor 700R Engine:
• Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
  Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
  Compression Ratio 13.1:1
  Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
  Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
  Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
  Final Drive Chain

• Chasis
• Suspension/Front 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
  Suspension/Rear Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
  Brakes/Front Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
  Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
  Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17
  Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17
• Yamaha Raptor 700R Dimensions:
• Length 80.3 in
  Width 27.6 in
  Height 43.3 in
  Seat Height 33.5 in
  Wheelbase 54.3 in
  Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
  Trail 3.8 in
  Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 3.6 qt
  Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
  Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
  Wet Weight 414 lb
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Other:

Main Jet Not Applicable
Main Air Jet Not Applicable
Jet Needle Not Applicable
Needle Jet Not Applicable
Pilot Air Jet 1 Not Applicable
Pilot Outlet Not Applicable
Pilot Jet Not Applicable
Primary Reduction Ratio 85/41 (2.073)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 45/16 (2.813)
Gear Ratio – 1st Gear 31/12 (2.583)
Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear 32/16 (2.000)
Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear 30/18 (1.667)
Gear Ratio – 4th Gear 26/18 (1.444)
Gear Ratio – 5th Gear 27/21 (1.286)
Gear Ratio – 6th Gear 23/20 (1.150)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warrant)

Yamaha YZF-R6 Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP: $9,299 (Team Yamaha Blue) $9,399 (Charcoal Silver) $9,399 (Candy Red)
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Engine:
• Type 599cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves
  Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
  Compression Ratio 12.8:1
  Carburetion Fuel injection w/ YCC-T
  Ignition Digital TCI
  Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
  Final Drive #525 V8 O-ring chain

• Yamaha YZF-R6 Chassis:
• Suspension/Front 41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
  Suspension/Rear Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
  Brakes/Front Dual 310mm floating discs w/radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers
  Brakes/Rear 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
  Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17
  Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Dimensions:
• Length 80.3"
  Width 27.6"
  Height 43.3"
  Seat Height 33.5"
  Wheelbase 54.3"
  Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
  Trail 3.8"
  Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal.
  Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) 3.59 qts.
  Dry Weight 357 lbs.
• Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

Yamaha YZF-R6R Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6R MSRP: $8,299 (Team Yamaha Blue) $8,299 (Raven)
• Yamaha YZF-R6R Engine:
• Type 599cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder 16-valve
  Bore x Stroke 62mm x 49.6mm
  Compression Ratio 12:1
  Carburetion (4) 36mm Keihin CV downdraft
  Ignition Digital TCI
  Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
  Final Drive O-ring chain

• Yamaha YZF-R6R Chassis:
• Suspension/Front 41mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1" travel
  Suspension/Rear Single shock w/remote reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7" travel
  Brakes/Front Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
  Brakes/Rear 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper
  Tires/Front 120/60-ZR17
  Tires/Rear 160/60-ZR17
• Yamaha YZF-R6R Dimensions:
• Length 81.1"
  Width 28.5"
  Height 46.9"
  Seat Height 31.7"
  Wheelbase 55.7"
  Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0"
  Trail 3.82
  Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal.
  Dry Weight 417 lb.
• Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

Yamaha YZF-R6 Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP: $8,299 (Team Yamaha Blue) $8,299 (Raven)
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Engine:
• Type 600cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves
  Bore x Stroke 65.5mm x 44.5mm
  Compression Ratio 12.4:1
  Carburetion Fuel Injection
  Ignition Digital DC-CDI
  Transmission 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
  Final Drive Chain

• Yamaha YZF-R6 Chassis:
• Suspension/Front 43mm fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
  Suspension/Rear Single shock; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
  Brakes/Front Dual 298mm floating disc, 4-piston calipers
  Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
  Tires/Front 120/60-ZR17
  Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Dimensions:
• Length 79.7 in
  Width 27.1 in
  Height 42.9 in
  Seat Height 32.3 in
  Wheelbase 54.3 in
  Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
  Trail 3.4 in
  Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal
  Dry Weight 357 lb (CA 359 lb)
• Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

Yamaha YZF-R6 Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP: $9,499 (Yellow; Black) $9,299 (Raven) $9,199 (Team Yamaha Blue/White)
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Engine:
• Type: 600cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves
• Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.8:1
• Carburetion: Fuel injection w/ YCCT
• Ignition: TCI
• Transmission: 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
• Final Drive: #525 V8 O-Ring Chain

• Yamaha YZF-R6 Chassis:
• Suspension/Front: 41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7″ travel
• Suspension/Rear: Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7″ travel
• Brakes/Front: Dual 310mm floating discs w/radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers
• Brakes/Rear: 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
• Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR17
• Tires/Rear:: 180/55-ZR17
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Dimensions:
• Length: 80.3″
• Width: 27.6″
• Height: 43.3″
• Seat Height: 33.5″
• Wheelbase: 54.3″
• Rake (Caster Angle): 24º
• Trail: 3.8″
• Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gallons
• Oil Capacity (with oil filter change): 3.59 qts.
• Dry Weight: 357 lbs.
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Other:
• Main Jet: Not Applicable
• Main Air Jet: Not Applicable
• Jet Needle: Not Applicable
• Needle Jet: Not Applicable
• Pilot Air Jet 1: Not Applicable
• Pilot Outlet: Not Applicable
• Pilot Jet: Not Applicable
• Primary Reduction Ratio: 85/41 (2.0731)
• Secondary Reduction Ratio: 45/16 (2.8125)
• Gear Ratio – 1st Gear: 31/12 (2.583)
• Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear: 32/16 (2.000)
• Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear: 30/18 (1.667)
• Gear Ratio – 4th Gear: 26/18 (1.444)
• Gear Ratio – 5th Gear: 27/21 (1.286)
• Gear Ratio – 6th Gear: 23/20 (1.150)
• Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

Yamaha YZF-R6 Specifications

• Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP: $8,099 (Blue; Red) $8,199 (Liquid Silver w/Flames)
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Engine:
• Type: 600cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves
• Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 44.5mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.4 1
• Carburetion: Fuel Injection
• Ignition: Digital DC-CDI
• Transmission: 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
• Final Drive: #530O-Ring Chain

• Yamaha YZF-R6 Chassis:
• Suspension/Front: 43mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7″ travel
• Suspension/Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7″ travel
• Brakes/Front: Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
• Brakes/Rear: 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
• Tires/Front: 120/60-ZR17
• Tires/Rear: 180-55-ZR17
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Dimensions:
• Length: 79.7″
• Width: 27.2″
• Height: 42.9″
• Seat Height: 32.3″
• Wheelbase: 54.3″
• Rake (Caster Angle): 24.0º
• Trail: 3.4″
• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons
• Oil Capacity (with oil filter change): 2.85 Qt.
• Dry Weight: 357 lbs.
• Yamaha YZF-R6 Other:
• Main Jet: Not Applicable
• Main Air Jet: Not Applicable
• Jet Needle: Not Applicable
• Needle Jet: Not Applicable
• Pilot Air Jet 1: Not Applicable
• Pilot Outlet: Not Applicable
• Pilot Jet: Not Applicable
• Primary Reduction Ratio: 86/44 (1.955)
• Secondary Reduction Ratio: 48/16 (3.000)
• Gear Ratio – 1st Gear: 37/13 (2.846)
• Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear: 28/18 (1.556)
• Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear: 28/18 (1.556)
• Gear Ratio – 4th Gear: 32/24 (1.333)
• Gear Ratio – 5th Gear: 25/21 (1.190)
• Gear Ratio – 6th Gear: 26/24 (1.083)
• Color: Team Yamaha Blue/White; Liquid Silver w/ Flames; Rapid Red
• Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)