More weight was again shaved off for the 2002 model year.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Model Information | YZF-R6P (USA) |
| YZF-R6PC (California) | |
| Weight | 370.4 lbs (dry) |
| (wet) | |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4 stroke, DOHC |
| Piston Arrangement | In-line 4 |
| Displacement | 599cc |
| Horsepower | 120bhp @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 68.1 ft.lbs. |
| Power to Weight Ratio | . |
| 0.324 hp/lb dry | |
| Bore and Stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Redline | ??? |
| Carburation | 37mm Keihin |
| Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.85 qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal |
| 0.92 gal reserve | |
| Radiator Capacity | 2.15 qts |
| Primary Gears | 86/44 (1.955) |
| Secondary Gears | 48/16 (3.000) |
| Chain Size | . |
| Clutch Friction Plates | 8 |
| Clutch Steel Plates | 7 |
| Clutch Springs | 6 |
| Wheel Base | 54.3" |
| Overall Length | 79.7" |
| Overall Width | 27.2" |
| Overall Height | 43.5" |
| Seat Height | 32.3" |
| Lean Angle | ??? |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3" |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 3.19" |
| Swingarm Length | . |
| Front Fork | 43mm Diameter |
| Front Spring Rate | . |
| Rear Spring Rate | . |
| Front Wheel Travel | 5.1" |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 4.7" |
| Front Wheel | 17x3.50 Aluminium 3-spoke |
| Front Tire | 120/60ZR-17 |
| Rear Wheel | 17X5.50 Aluminium 3-spoke |
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR-17 |
| Front Caliper | 2-pot per side |
| Front Disc | 295x5 mm per side |
| Rear Caliper | 1-pot |
| Rear Disc | 220x5 mm |
