Yamaha YZF-R6 (2016)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R6 (2016) takes 2.6 L of oil with a filter change (2.4 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.6 LOil change with filter removal
Oil capacity (without filter)2.4 LRoutine oil change, filter not removed
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.4 LQuantity when fully disassembled
Coolant (radiator)2.3 LRadiator including all routes. Coolant reservoir capacity separately: 0.25 L to the max mark
Consumables
Engine oil gradeYAMALUBE 10W-40, API SG or higher, JASO MA
Coolant typeYamaha genuine coolant (ethylene glycol antifreeze), mixed only with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-80From a Yamaha oil filter fitment/cross-reference list covering YZF-R6 (10-16) and the 60th Anniversary Edition (16) — not from this bike's own service manual text.
Air filter (OEM)Oil-coated paper element; part number not found in extracted service-manual spec pages
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR10EK
Front brake pads (OEM)
Rear brake pads (OEM)
Drive chain525V8, sealed (O-ring) type, 114 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525Manual designates the O-ring chain as 525V8
Chain links114
Chain slack30–45 mm
Chain 15-link limit239.3 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)16TDerived from the printed secondary reduction ratio 2.813 (45/16) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)45TDerived from the printed secondary reduction ratio 2.813 (45/16) — 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 tire pressure, all load conditions
Rear tire pressure290 kPaCold tire pressure, all load conditions
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 mm