Yamaha YZF-R6 (2006–2007)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R6 (2006–2007) takes 2.6 L of oil with a filter change (2.4 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.6 LWith oil filter cartridge replacement
Oil capacity (without filter)2.4 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.4 LTotal amount
Coolant (radiator)2.3 LIncluding all routes. Reservoir capacity separately: 0.25 L to the max mark
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W30, 10W40, 15W40, 20W40 or 20W50, API SF/SG or higher
Coolant typeYAMALUBE coolant, or high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines, mixed 1:1 with distilled waterNot in this bike's own extracted spec pages — web-confirmed as Yamaha's standard wording used across the R1/R6 family for this era.
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-80From a Yamaha oil filter fitment/cross-reference list covering YZF-R6 (06-07) — not from this bike's own service manual text.
Air filter (OEM)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR10EK
Front brake pads (OEM)
Rear brake pads (OEM)
Drive chain525V8, DAIDO, 114 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525525V8/DAIDO
Chain links114
Chain slack35–45 mm
Chain 15-link limit239.3 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)16TDerived from the printed secondary reduction ratio 45/16 (2.813) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)45TDerived from the printed secondary reduction ratio 45/16 (2.813) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaCold. Manual gives a loading table (0-90 kg: 250/250, 90-193 kg: 250/290, high-speed: 250/250) — this is the standard rider+passenger figure
Rear tire pressure290 kPaCold, 90-193 kg loading. See frontTirePressure note
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0.5 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.8 mm