Yamaha YZF-R6 (2006-2020) — Maintenance Specs

The YZF-R6 was Yamaha's 599 cc supersport, built across four generations in this window: 2006-2010, the 2010-2016 version (documented by the 2010 manual), and the all-new 2017-2020 model with 13,300 rpm more aggressive geometry (documented by the 2019 manual). The engine holds just 2.6 L of oil with the filter in all generations, uses NGK CR10EK plugs torqued to 13 N·m, and switched from twin 55 W headlights to LED in 2017. Yamaha's maintenance chart spaces oil changes every 4,000 miles/6 months after the initial 600-mile service, with plugs at 12,000 miles, valve clearance checks at 42,000 km and DOT 4 brake fluid every two years. Production ended in 2020 with the R6 Race closing the line.

Quick specs

Oil capacity (with filter) 2.6 Lwith oil filter cartridge replacement (2006-2016 generation)

Oil capacity (without filter) 2.4 Loil change (2006-2016 generation)

Oil type Yamalube (recommended brand), API SG or higher, JASO MA

Oil viscosity SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Yamalube, API SG or higher, JASO MA)

Front tire pressure (solo) 36 psi250 kPa, 0-90 kg load

Rear tire pressure (solo) 42 psi290 kPa, 0-90 kg load

Spark plug NGK CR10EKspecified spark plug

Spark plug gap 0.6-0.7 mm

Maintenance schedule

Specification	Value	Source
Engine oil & filter	initial 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 monthsPeriodic maintenance chart	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Valve clearance check	every 26,600 mi (42,000 km)valve clearance check	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Spark plug replacement	every 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months (2017-2020)	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Brake fluid change	every 2 years	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)

Fluids & capacities

Specification	Value	Source
Oil capacity (with filter)	2.6 Lwith oil filter cartridge replacement (2006-2016 generation)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Oil capacity (without filter)	2.4 Loil change (2006-2016 generation)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Oil type	Yamalube (recommended brand), API SG or higher, JASO MA	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Oil viscosity	SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Yamalube, API SG or higher, JASO MA)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Coolant capacity	2.3 Lradiator including all routes (2010); 2.30 L (2019)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Brake fluid type (DOT)	DOT 4	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Fuel capacity	17.3 L2010 model; 17 L on 2017-2020	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)

Torque specs

Specification	Value	Source
Oil drain plug	43 Nu00b7mengine oil drain bolt (2010); 43 Nu00b7m (2019)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Spark plug	13 Nu00b7m	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)

Electrical

Specification	Value	Source
Battery	YTZ10S, 12V 8.6 Ah (2006-2016); YTZ7S, 12V 6.0 Ah (2017-2020)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Headlight bulb	12V 55W x 2 (2006-2016); LED (2017-2020)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Spark plug	NGK CR10EKspecified spark plug	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Spark plug gap	0.6-0.7 mm	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)

Tires & wheels

Specification	Value	Source
Front tire size	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Rear tire size	180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Front tire pressure (solo)	36 psi250 kPa, 0-90 kg load	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)
Rear tire pressure (solo)	42 psi290 kPa, 0-90 kg load	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library)

Official manual

Owner's manual on Yamaha official site

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Yamaha R6 take?

2.40 L for an oil change, 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) with the oil filter cartridge - unchanged across 2006-2020 generations, per the official manuals.

What is the R6 tire pressure?

36 psi front (250 kPa) and 42 psi rear (290 kPa) with up to a 90 kg load.

What spark plug does an R6 use?

NGK CR10EK, gapped at 0.6-0.7 mm, torqued to 13 Nu00b7m.

What battery does an R6 use?

YTZ10S 12V 8.6 Ah on 2006-2016; the lighter YTZ7S 12V 6 Ah on 2017-2020.

Sources

Value	Source	Checked
Oil capacity (with filter): 2.6 L	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Oil capacity (without filter): 2.4 L	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Oil type: Yamalube (recommended brand), API SG or higher, JASO MA	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1 (recommended engine oil))	2026-11-03
Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Yamalube, API SG or higher, JASO MA)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Coolant capacity: 2.3 L	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 8-x)	2026-11-03
Fuel capacity: 17.3 L	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Engine oil & filter: initial 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 8-x)	2026-11-03
Valve clearance check: every 26,600 mi (42,000 km)	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 8-x)	2026-11-03
Spark plug replacement: every 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months (2017-2020)	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 8-x)	2026-11-03
Brake fluid change: every 2 years	2019 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 8-x)	2026-11-03
Oil drain plug: 43 Nu00b7m	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Spark plug: 13 Nu00b7m	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Battery: YTZ10S, 12V 8.6 Ah (2006-2016); YTZ7S, 12V 6.0 Ah (2017-2020)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Headlight bulb: 12V 55W x 2 (2006-2016); LED (2017-2020)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Spark plug: NGK CR10EK	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Front tire size: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Rear tire size: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Front tire pressure (solo): 36 psi	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Rear tire pressure (solo): 42 psi	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03
Chain Slack: 30-45 mm	2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor official library) (p. Specifications 9-1; Periodic maintenance 7-x)	2026-11-03

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