What fork seal fits a Yamaha YZF-R6?

The Yamaha YZF-R6 uses a front fork that changed across model years: 43 mm (1999–2002), 43 mm (2003–2005), 41 mm (2006–2007), 41 mm (2008–2016), 43 mm (2017–2020). We stock the manufacturer-verified seal and bushing kits for it; matching is done off the verified application list, not just the seal size.

What size is the Yamaha YZF-R6 fork?

The Yamaha YZF-R6 has a front fork that changed across model years: 43 mm (1999–2002), 43 mm (2003–2005), 41 mm (2006–2007), 41 mm (2008–2016), 43 mm (2017–2020).

Can I use any seal with the same dimensions?

No. Fork seals can share a size and still not seat correctly in a different fork design, so use the seal verified for your bike. The kits listed here are confirmed by the manufacturer to fit the Yamaha YZF-R6.

Yamaha YZF-R6 Fork Seals

Fork specs for the Yamaha YZF-R6 vary by year (see the table below).Every kit here is verified by the manufacturer to fit this exact bike. Fork seals can share a size and still not seat in a different fork, so we only list what is confirmed for your bike.

Fork typeUpside-down
ForkKayaba 41mm USD (Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 / Shiver 900 / BMW G310 / Triumph Street Triple group)

Years	Fork tube	Fork
1999–2002	43 mm	Kayaba
2003–2005	43 mm	Kayaba
2006–2007	41 mm	Kayaba
2008–2016	41 mm	Kayaba
2017–2020	43 mm	Kayaba

Kit	Years	Seal size	Replaces OEM
55-116	2006–2015	41x53x10.5	n/a
55-117	2005–2016	41x53x8	Aprilia 2B004402
55-123	1999–2020	43x55x9.5	Kawasaki 92049-0074, Yamaha 1C3-23145-L0-00
57-102	1999–2020	n/a	n/a
57-107	2005–2016	n/a	n/a
56-156	2006–2015	n/a	n/a
57-143	2006–2015	n/a	n/a
56-129	2005–2016	n/a	n/a