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Yamaha FZ6 - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

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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

CategoryNaked bike
Year2008
ModelYamaha FZ6
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
StarterElectric
IgnitionTCI
Fuel controlDOHC
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemInjection. Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies
Bore x stroke65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Compression12.2:1
Stroke4
Engine typeIn-line four
Capacity:600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Overall width749 mm (29.5 inches)
Overall length2,096 mm (82.5 inches)
Overall height1,209 mm (47.6 inches)
Seat height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight186.0 kg (410.0 pounds)

Yamaha FZ6 dimensions and frame

Rear brakes diameter245 mm (9.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakes diameter298 mm (11.7 inches)
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspensionSingle shock
Front suspension43mm telescopic fork, 5.1-in travel
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Rake (fork angle)25.0°

Speed and acceleration

Color optionsRaven, cobalt blue
Fuel capacity19.30 litres (5.10 gallons)

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