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==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
The R6 is seen as a direct competitor to the 16500 rpm [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R|ZX-6RR]] by [[Kawasaki]] which comes equipped with a [[gear ratio|close-ratio]] [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] and a | The R6 is seen as a direct competitor to the 16500 rpm [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R|ZX-6RR]] by [[Kawasaki]] which comes equipped with a [[gear ratio|close-ratio]] [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] and a [[slipper clutch]]. The R6 addresses this competition with the higher horsepower and higher-revving engine on a vehicle that has a lower dry weight. As well as this improved engine performance, Yamaha also added a slipper clutch and significantly upgraded the [[Motorcycle Suspension|suspension]]. | ||
Retailing for $9199 in the United States, the new R6 is currently the most expensive middleweight superbike on the U.S. market. It also competes with the [[Suzuki GSX-R Series|Suzuki GSX-R 600]], the [[Honda CBR600RR]], the [[Ducati 749]] or the [[Triumph Daytona 675]]. | Retailing for $9199 in the United States, the new R6 is currently the most expensive middleweight superbike on the U.S. market. It also competes with the [[Suzuki GSX-R Series|Suzuki GSX-R 600]], the [[Honda CBR600RR]], the [[Ducati 749]] or the [[Triumph Daytona 675]]. | ||