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1998: Original Yamaha YZF-R6 launched. 2001: Updated Yamaha YZF-R6 includes quick release number plate hanger and most obviously LED tail lights. 2003: Yamaha YZF-R6 gets new swingarm, fuel.. Looking to buy a 1998-Any Yamaha Yzf sportbike? Browse our extensive inventory of new and used 1998-Any Yamaha Yzf sportbike from local Yamaha dealers and private sellers. Compare prices, models, trims, options and specifications between different Yamaha sportbikes on Cycle Trader.

Based on the current Yamaha YZF-R6 listings for sale on Motorcycles on Autotrader, you may find some that cost as low as $3,999 and max out around $17,395. While the average price of a Yamaha YZF-R6 is around $11,774, take a look at all the features, the vehicle's condition, and mileage to find the best deal... This was the original Yamaha R6! Released in 1998 as a 1999 model year. At the time, the original Yamaha R6 made more power than any other 600cc-class supersport motorcycle. The favourite at the time, CBR600F, made 99 hp at most. Yamaha said the first R6 made 120 hp at the crank, so marketed the first YZF-R6 as the first motorcycle to make 200.