Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2015)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2015) 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 LRadiator including all routes. Coolant reservoir separately: 0.25 L to the max mark. Oil cooler: 0.20 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50, API SG or higher, JASO MA
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 (08-15) — 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), sealed (O-ring) type, 114 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links114
Chain slack30–45 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 standalone
Rear sprocket (OEM)45TDerived from the printed secondary reduction ratio 45/16 (2.813) — tooth counts aren't printed standalone
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaCold tire pressure
Rear tire pressure290 kPaCold tire pressure
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 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
Drive chain slack (limit)50 mmNot explicitly re-printed with the chain slack spec on this page — carried from the same 30-45mm adjustment range/525-chain wear convention used across this platform; treat as the same limit until independently confirmed for this printing