Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2009 Yamaha R6.
Yamaha has been in the 600cc sportbike game since the introduction of the XJ600 in 1984. Come 1998, however, the company redefined the 600cc supersport class with the introduction of the all-new YZF-R6. Designed as a middleweight version of the then-freshly-released R1, and offered as a higher-performance alternative to the YZF600R, the R6 featured a remarkable alloy frame and swing-arm and was powered by an inline-four that was the first 200hp-per-liter engine on a production 600.
And here’s the thing: since its inception, the R6 has been a popular platform for amateur and professional racers alike. 2003 brought the model fuel injection, while later updates in 2006 gave it ride-by-wire throttle and a slipper clutch. Of course, over the years, Yamaha also improved the aesthetics and the aerodynamics with styling cues borrowed from the R1.
MCN had this to say of the 2009 Yamaha R6 “Yamaha’s designers had one problem with superceding its 2006-07 R6, and that was how to improve a motorcycle that was very good in the first place. But improve it they have with clever attention to details borne from its World Supersport racing program. A designer’s touch here and the same effort there, has led to the Yamaha R6 being the definitive supersport package – on the track, that is. How its screaming performance will fare on UK roads against the mid-range king Honda CBR600RR remains to be seen.”
Manufactured in August 2008 this example is VIN: JYARJ16E39A014507. The seller purchased the bike from a private collection in Phoenix Arizona.
The odometer shows 218 miles. The seller has covered only 2 miles during his ownership.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 218 Miles
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: LOW IN RESERVOIR
Coolant Quality: Marginal, 150-300mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, ,1.5 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, ,1.5 % Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Cable clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Ok, DRY
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 31/08
Tire Date Code Rear: 31/08
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 10 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 18 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.3V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.1V
Running Condition: Good, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: NA
Tires Installed:
Front: 120/70-17
Rear: 180/55-17
Notes:
-Coolant level low in reservoir
-Coolant is aged
-Chain is ok, just dry and needs lube
-Age of fluids unknown (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid)
-Tires are aged
-Condition of air filter unknown
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Replace coolant
-Chain service
-Engine oil and filter
-Check air filter
-Tires
Modifications:
ASV levers.
Tinted windscreen.
Battery tender lead.
(Pictured in keys and extras section.)
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier tires with date codes of 3108 and 3108.
The sale includes two keys, and original OEM tool kit.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Arizona title in the previous owner’s name. Have any R6 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
