
Yamaha R6 models of the year  2001, the  weight of the bike was reduced by 2 kilos, and there was  enhancement in  the tail section styling and also possibility for greater  under seat  storage. After this, there was improvement of Yamaha R6  models in terms  of a totally new chassis. There had been improvement  with respect to  engine as well with fuel injection system, and weight  had gotten  further reduced to 162 kgs and headlight was available with  new  styling. Mistral Grey, another color option got added with Yamaha R6   models along with these improvements. The front suspension of Yamaha R6   models also underwent transformation from telescopic fork to adjustable   inverted fork for better performance. 
Yamaha senior officials are of the  opinion that there is no  end to development so improvements will  continue with inputs and  knowledge from racing experience. The latest  2008 Yamaha FZ R6 model is  inspired from Moto-GP technology for better  handling and greater  balance in the twists and turns of roads. In this  model, the die-cast  aluminum frame is modified to make it stiff in some  places and flexible  in other areas. Additionally weight is reduced by  using a rear sub  frame made of magnesium. The rider position is altered  for more  comfortable riding experience than the earlier R6 versions. The  rider  now feels at one with the machine and that was the motive behind  the  change.
 For greater mileage and high  performance  the engine parts such as connecting rod bearing,  tensioner, cam chain  and so on so forth got strengthened in the  subsequent Yamaha R6 models.
 However,  the most recent Yamaha R6  version looks more stylized, neat, refined  and sharper than its  forerunners. Yamaha YZF R6 model delivers 133 PS @  14500 rpm and torque  of 66 Nm @ 12000rpm. It has the option of  electric starter and TCI  (Transistor Controlled Ignition) system. The  fuel tank capacity is at  17.5 liters.
 The Yamaha R6 motorcycles are good at  the first place but  further innovation makes it competitive in  international sports bike  segment with designer touch in styling and  engineer’s brain in  performance.