Yamaha YZF-R6 User manual

5EB-28199-E2
YZF-R6
OWNER’S MANUAL

EAU00001 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a YZF-R6, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience in and
newest technology for the design and the manufacture of high-quality products,
which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your YZF-R6’s
advantages. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate,
inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and oth-
ers from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your motorcycle in
the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED!
WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
@ ●This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
●Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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YZF-R6
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, November 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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