Yamaha FZ6
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| Yamaha FZ6 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Production | 2004-present |
| Predecessor | Yamaha Fazer 600 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Related | Yamaha FZ1 |
| Similar | Honda 599 Suzuki SV650 |
The Yamaha FZ6 is a 600cc motorcycle that was introduced in 2004 as a budget middleweight reality bike built around the 2003 YZF R6 engine. The engine is retuned for more useable midrange power. It comes with a somewhat soft suspension that makes it easy on beginners and very well suited for sport-touring, commuting, or just having fun on curvy mountain roads.
This bike is a popular choice for its half-fairing, upright seating position, and underseat exhaust. These features position it between a full supersport and a naked streetfighter (although in Europe and Australia, there is an available naked FZ-6N option).
This motorcycle is considered the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles since it can easily handle sport riding, touring, and commuting. Many owners of these motorcycles modify them more to their specific style of riding. Some owners just leave them stock and enjoy the "all-rounder" capabilities. There is a large following of motorcycle owners and many are fanatic about making their FZ6 unique and one of a kind. Because of this, there are many aftermarket parts available.
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[edit] 2007 Revision
On October 10, 2006 Yamaha announced an updated FZ6 for the 2007 model year.[1]
The FZ6 receives the following revisions:
- Optimized fuel injection (FI) system mapping.
- Redesigned fairing and windscreen.
- New instrument cluster with analog tachometer and digital speedometer (similar to the FZ1).
- New four-piston monoblock brake calipers for the front brake.
- Alumite-finished front forks with revised damping.
- A 3-way catalytic converter.
- A new seat design.
- A new rear swingarm.
- New passenger pegs.
MSRP for the 2007 model is $6,849.
In Europe, this model is known as the FZ6 Fazer spec2.
[edit] Competition
For the 2007 model year, the FZ6 competes with the Honda 599 and Suzuki SV650. There are currently no articles published by major print and online publishers with comparision tests of the new bike.
[edit] Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed.
| 2006[2] | 2007[3][4] | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine Type | 600cc, liquid-cooled, inline 4-cylinder | |
| Bore/Stroke | 65.5 x 44.5mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | |
| Valve Train | DOHC, four valves per cylinder | |
| Carburetion | Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies | |
| Ignition | Digital TCI | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch | |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1" travel | |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" travel | |
| Front Brakes | Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers | |
| Rear Brakes | 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper | |
| Front Tire | 120/70-ZR17 | |
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR-17 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry Weight | 423 lbs | 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gallons | |
| Height | 47.8 in | 47.6 in |
| Length | 82.5 in | |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25.0 degrees | |
| Seat Height | 31.3 in | |
| Trail | 3.8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 in | |
| Width | 29.5 in | |
| Other | ||
| Colors | Blue, Shift Red | Team Yamaha Blue, Candy Red |
[edit] External links
- FZ6 owners group photo gallery and forum.
- FZ6 owners group and forum.
- UK Based Worldwide Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial. The largest Fazer owners club in the world
- Manufacturers site.
- Motorcycle USA 2004 FZ6 bike test.
- PDF of Motorcycle News 2004 FZ6 road test.
- Fazer Hellas Club.
- Fazer Owners Portugal .
