Outgoing Yamaha YZF-R6 could be replaced by fully-faired MT-07
Yamaha's long-running YZF-R6 has been discontinued globally, with a replacement expectedThe long-running Yamaha YZF-R6 supersport machine has been discontinued, but rumours are swirling that it will be replaced by a fully-faired version of the company's MT-07 naked bike.
Yamaha Motor Australia has confirmed that the current YZF-R6 will be the 'last of the line', but it assures customers there is enough stock to meet expected demand until the end of 2021.
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Yamaha’s local arm hinted that a new model will be introduced to 'stimulate future demand'. Some online sources have predicted that a new machine powered by the MT-07's parallel-twin engine could replace the outgoing 600cc four-cylinder R6.
The demise of the YZF-R6 raises questions about Yamaha's involvement in the World SuperSport Championship, but the twin-cylinder MT-07 engine could still meet series regulations.
The Yamaha YZF-R6 debuted in 1999 as a supersport version of the YZF-R1 superbike. It was powered by a 600cc inline four-cylinder engine and maintained a strong track focus throughout its lifetime, winning multiple World SuperSport Championships.
It became fuel-injected in 2003, and received major updates in 2006 and 2008. The last significant update came in 2017, when it received aerodynamic and styling changes, as well as a new shock, new fuel tank, and improved electronics.
The Yamaha MT-07 is a naked bike powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine and checks in at $13,199 ride away. A recent surge in the popularity of naked bikes could explain a move by Yamaha to replace the R6 with a MT-07 equivalent.
Aside from the YZF-R6, Yamaha’s current supersport line-up includes the YZF-R1M, the YZF-R1, the YZF-R3, the YZF-R3SP, and the entry-level YZF-R15.
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