For three consecutive years the Ryerson University Formula SAE Team has used the YZF-R6 sport bike engine. The engine has proven to be extremely competitive both through its reliability and its strong performance. The engine is restricted by a 20mm restrictor as mandated by the Formula SAE body. This forces our team to design an intake, fuel system and exhaust package which would maximize the performance of the engine while restricted. This year, major advancements in both the intake plenum and the exhaust system increased our horsepower to 75 horses at the rear wheels.
A big thank you goes to Yamaha Canada for their ongoing support of the team and our efforts.

The engine has the following specifications:

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC

600cm^3 (36.61 cu.in)

Forward inclined parallel 4-cylinders

Wet sump lubrication system

Chain driven

Electric start

Constant mesh, 6-speed transmission