
The facts.
| Brand | Carbonin |
|---|---|
| Part number | CY18405 |
| Type | SBK carbon tank cover |
| Material | Carbon fibre |
| Finish | Natural carbon weave, gloss |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017-2026) |
| Intended use | Race / track |
| Compatible fairing system | Carbonin race fairings |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Carbonin's SBK carbon tank cover for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 brings genuine race-derived aesthetics and aerodynamic function to one of the most celebrated 600 cc supersports of the modern era. Shaped to the precise contours of the RJ27 chassis and designed as a direct companion to Carbonin's own race fairings, this piece speaks the visual language of World Supersport competition from the moment it is fitted.
Key Features
- Crafted from high-grade carbon fibre, delivering an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that reduces unsprung and overall mass without sacrificing structural integrity.
- SBK-specification tank extension profile channels airflow more efficiently over the fuel tank area, contributing to improved aerodynamic stability at high track speeds.
- Precision-engineered fitment for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017-2026) ensures seamless integration with no modification required.
- Developed specifically for use with Carbonin race fairing kits, guaranteeing panel-to-panel continuity of line and finish.
- Natural carbon weave finish delivers the unmistakable race-ready appearance associated with top-tier SBK machinery.
Design, Finish and Heritage
Carbonin has spent decades supplying bodywork to privateer and factory-supported race teams across Europe and beyond. Every panel that leaves the Italian workshop carries that accumulated knowledge of what a race fairing must look and behave like under real competition conditions. The SBK tank cover for the YZF-R6 RJ27 is no different: the exposed carbon weave is laid cleanly and cured to a consistent finish, so the component looks at home whether the bike is being prepared in a professional race awning or displayed at a trackday paddock.
The SBK designation is not cosmetic shorthand. The tank extension shape mirrors the aerodynamic philosophy seen in Superbike regulations, routing air along the upper fairing surface to reduce lift and maintain front-end feel at the limit. On a circuit where the YZF-R6 is already celebrated for its precise, high-revving character, even incremental aerodynamic improvements can translate into measurable confidence at corner entry.
Build Quality and Materials
Carbon fibre construction keeps the component exceptionally light while providing a rigidity that OEM plastic covers cannot match. The material resists the heat cycles and vibration loads a race environment generates, and its surface demands no painting — the weave itself is the finish. For riders who invest in a full Carbonin fairing kit, this tank cover completes the visual and functional package with factory-level cohesion.
Fitment and Compatibility
This tank cover is engineered exclusively for the Yamaha YZF-R6 in RJ27 specification, covering model years 2017 through 2026. It is intended for use alongside Carbonin race fairing systems and fits without alteration to the motorcycle's subframe or tank mounting points. If you are running a mixed fairing setup, confirm panel compatibility with your specific kit before ordering.
Specifications
- Brand: Carbonin
- Part number: CY18405
- Type: SBK carbon tank cover
- Material: Carbon fibre
- Finish: Natural carbon weave, gloss
- Fitment: Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017-2026)
- Intended use: Race / track
- Compatible fairing system: Carbonin race fairings
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
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