Yamaha R6 GYTR 2022

R6 GYTR

Yamaha R6 has been dominating WorldSSP racing for years. The new Yamaha R6 GYTR is about to make it even harder for the opposition. Equipped with special racing components from GYTR® – Yamaha’s in-house tuning specialists – the R6 GYTR is designed to hit the track.

No other 600cc Supersport can match the Yamaha R6 on the racetrack. It has been the most successful bike in just about every international and national Supersport race series. With several WorldSSP Championship wins in recent years, the R6 has achieved legendary status. And now the R6 GYTR is just about to make winning a little bit easier.

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ULTIMATE RACING SUPERSPORT.

Featuring a wide range of GYTR racing parts, the Yamaha R6 GYTR is designed for the racetrack and is built to take your supersport racing performance to the next level. These special racing parts including a race specification ECU, wire harness and AIS plug set that optimise the engine output – and the titanium Akrapovič pipe reduces weight and sharpens up the 599cc engine’s high rpm performance.

Further race equipment includes racing sprockets, adjustable racing rear set with reverse shifting kit and stainless steel brake line set. Available exclusively from Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOP dealers, the R6 GYTR is fitted with a white primer fairing and can be customised by your dealer in your personal racing livery and tuned (at an additional cost).

GYTR engine parts

The R6 GYTR is a designed for riders who want the ultimate Supersport race bike. Available exclusively from Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOPS, it’s equipped with various GYTR racing parts including a lightweight high-performance full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system – as well as an AIS plug set and a quick shifter for seamless full throttle upshifts.

GYTR electronics

For optimal race performance this high specification Supersport is fitted with a GYTR ECU, that allows adjustment of fuel injection and ignition timing, as well as a lightweight wire harness, a PC interface cable and a GYTR ABS Emulator.

GYTR chassis parts

The stainless steel brake line sets are designed to deliver consistently strong braking performance – and the rear set with a reverse shifting kit provides for ideal racing ergonomics. The R6 GYTR also is equipped with an on/off switch as well as a keyless fuel cap.

GYTR drive system

The drive system on the R6 GYTR features a lightweight 15T drive sprocket and 46T rear wheel sprocket as well as a racing specification 520 chain, for optimum high speed performance.

GYTR bodywork

The lightweight glass fibre carbon reinforced cowling is finished in white primer, enabling you to have it customised to your specific requirements by the Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOP with your own race livery and sponsors (at an additional cost).

Lightweight high performance 599cc engine

Like every R-Series the R6 engine has been constructed with advanced race-developed technology from Yamaha’s World Championship machinery. The combination of lightweight forged pistons with a 13.1:1 compression ratio and titanium valves give you a thrilling ride along with race winning performance.

Compact Deltabox frame and lightweight magnesium subframe

The compact aluminium Deltabox frame is equipped with a magnesium subframe that’s manufactured using Yamaha’s CF die-casting technology, for maximum strength with minimum weight. Its slim dimensions give excellent ergonomics, allowing you to tuck in close to the bike on the straight, and the low weight helps to enhance mass centralisation for sharp and responsive handling.

43 mm KYB front forks

R6 GYTR comes with state-of-the-art R1-type fully adjustable 43 mm KYB front forks. This high-tech front end gives outstanding roadholding with excellent feedback and contributes significantly towards making this one of the best-handling bikes in the class. You can further upgrade the front suspension with several cartridge kits and springs from the GYTR line-up.

Lightweight aluminium fuel tank

The R6 GYTR is fitted with a lightweight aluminium fuel tank that is sculpted to give you plenty of freedom to shift your bodyweight and achieve the best riding position. Featuring deep knee recesses that allow you to tuck in tightly and grip the tank, this beautifully finished 17-litre design highlights the motorcycle’s premium specification.