Yamaha YZF-R6 (EURO 4) (2017–2020) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Yamaha

Model: YZF-R6 (EURO 4)

Category: Sport

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2017 → 2020

Engine

Displacement (cc): 599

Cylinders: 4

Power (hp): 119

Power (kW): 87

Torque (Nm): 61

Dimensions

Overall length: 2040 mm

Overall width: 695 mm

Overall height: 1100 mm

Wheelbase: 1375 mm

Ground clearance: 130 mm

Weight (kg): 190

Seat height (mm): 850

Tank (L): 17

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.9

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 520 chain

Sprockets (front / rear): 16 / 45

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CR10EK

Plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, 20W-40, API SG

Engine oil (with filter, L): 2.6

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF204

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA4614

Coolant (L): 2.5

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~340 km on a full tank (17.0 L)

Service

Battery: YTZ7S

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, 20W-40, API SG, 2.6 L with filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR10EK (gap 0.6-0.7 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 0.25 L. Chain: chain, sprockets 16/45 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.9 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 ZR17, rear 180/55 ZR17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE 10W-40, 3.4 L (with filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Premium Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T
Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)
Standard TotalEnergies Quartz Moto 4T

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF204

Premium Hiflofiltro HF204
Premium K&N KN-204

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA4614

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA4614

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CR10EK, gap 0.7-0.8 mm

OEM NGK CR10EK
Premium NGK CR10EKB
Standard NGK CR10EK

Front brake pads

Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA380HH)

Premium EBC FA380HH
Standard EBC FA380 (organic)

Rear brake pads

Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA174HH)

Premium EBC FA174HH
Standard EBC FA174 (organic)

Drive chain

Spec: chain | Sprockets 16/45 teeth

Front sprocket

Spec: 16 teeth

Rear sprocket

Spec: 45 teeth

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 ZR17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM front: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire

Spec: 180/55 ZR17, 2.9 bar

OEM OEM rear: 180/55 ZR17

Battery

Spec: OEM battery: Yuasa YTZ7S

Premium Yuasa YTX12-BS or YTZ10S (typical 500-750cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 0.25 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

Suspension

Spec: 43 mm USD fork

OEM Fork: 43 mm USD fork