Intresting Fact:
Yamaha sold up to 30,000 FZ6 per year in Europe
Replacement for the: Yamaha FZS600
About the Yamaha FZ6 ABS
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 ABS |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Lubrication system | Wet sump |
Ignition | TCI |
Fuel control | DOHC |
Fuel system | Injection |
Bore x stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
Compression | 12.2:1 |
Torque | 51.60 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.1 ft.lbs) @ 5270 |
Power | 76.43 |
Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
Capacity: | 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
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 | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Rear suspension | Swingarm (monocross) |
Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
Frame type | Aluminium die-cast, diamond shaped |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
Fuel capacity | 19.40 litres (5.13 gallons) |
Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Overall width | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
Overall length | 2,095 mm (82.5 inches) |
Overall height | 1,085 mm (42.7 inches) |
Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Power/weight ratio | 0.4246 HP/kg |
Dry weight | 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
Other specs | |
Starter | Electric |
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