The first generation YZF-R6 was the first production normally aspirated engine to hit the magic 200 hp per litre mark, a number only a Formula One car could match and beat. The Yamaha YZF-R6 is also the most popular club racer too in domestic championships all over the world, and has been for years racking up countless championships at all levels. The latest Championship is coming about via Andrea Locatelli as of this week and time of writing. While this little banzai Yamaha has seen many changes throughout the course of its life, it has remained as deathly focused as ever and racking up 8 World Supersport Championships since 1999. It is amazing to think Yamaha’s YZF-R6 has been with us since 1999 and twenty-plus years.