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The updated frame is stiffer in the steering-head and engine-mount areas with thicker material, but thinner rails (by 0.5mm) and the removal of the small cross brace behind the steering head slightly reduce overall rigidity. The more flexible frame is intended to work with the stiffer fork to improve front-end feel and the stiffer swingarm to improve traction and feedback under acceleration.
Yamaha YZF R6 Updated Frame