Yamaha FZ6 - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
Intresting Fact:
Yamaha sold up to 30,000 FZ6 per year in Europe
Replacement for the: Yamaha FZS600
About the Yamaha FZ6
Powered by a liquid cooled 599.00cc 4 cylinder engine, producing 96.6bhp which is also stressed member of the frame based on the one found in the 2003 YZF-R6 but tuned for more mid-range power.
Compared to the outgoing Yamaha FZS600 the seat is slightly higher, power is slightly greater, weight reduced slightly and the frame is now Aluminium rather than Steel.
The FZ6 Fazer is the half faired version.
Timeline
2006: Optional ABS (adding 5kg).
2007: New FZ6 S2 version, distinguishable by a black frame, wheels and engine. This included updated fuel injection, monobloc calipers and updated swingarm. Also the Fazer version a revised screen and fairing.
General information | |
Category | Naked bike |
Year | 2008 |
Model | Yamaha FZ6 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Starter | Electric |
Ignition | TCI |
Fuel control | DOHC |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Fuel system | Injection. Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies |
Bore x stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
Compression | 12.2:1 |
Stroke | 4 |
Engine type | In-line four |
Capacity: | 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Overall width | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
Overall length | 2,096 mm (82.5 inches) |
Overall height | 1,209 mm (47.6 inches) |
Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Dry weight | 186.0 kg (410.0 pounds) |
Yamaha FZ6 dimensions and frame | |
Rear brakes diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc |
Front brakes diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
Front brakes | Double disc |
Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
Rear suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension | Single shock |
Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1-in travel |
Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
Speed and acceleration | |
Color options | Raven, cobalt blue |
Fuel capacity | 19.30 litres (5.10 gallons) |
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