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Yamaha FZ6

For the similar named successor, see Yamaha FZ6R.
Yamaha FZ6
2008 Blue Yamaha FZ6
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledFZ6 Fazer
Production2004–2009
PredecessorFZS600 Fazer
ClassStandard or sport bike
Engine600 cc (37 cu in), liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves
Bore / stroke65.5 mm × 44.5 mm (2.6 in × 1.8 in)
Compression ratio12.2:1
TransmissionMulti-plate clutch, 6-speed, chain
Rake, trail25.0°
Wheelbase1,440 mm (56.7 in)
DimensionsL: 2,100 mm (82.5 in)
W: 750 mm (29.5 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Fuel capacity19.4 L (4.3 imp gal; 5.1 US gal)
RelatedYamaha FZ1

The Yamaha FZ6, also known as the FZ6 FAZER is a 600 cc (37 cu in) motorcycle that was introduced by Yamaha in 2004 as a middleweight street bike built around the 2003 YZF-R6 engine. The engine is retuned for more usable midrange power. As a multi-purpose motorcycle it can handle sport riding, touring, and commuting. In 2010, the FZ6 was replaced by the fully faired FZ6R in North America, and the XJ6 Diversion, XJ6 N and XJ6 Diversion F in Europe. The FZ6 styling was continued in 2011 with the Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8.[1]

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 FZ6N option).

Model history

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2005 Yamaha FZ6

2006 revision

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The FZ6 in 2006 has a revised engine, frame, subframe, grabhandle, rear swingarm and wheels are painted in black. It had a metal honeycomb type catalytic converter satisfies EU2 and CARB emissions standards, and optimized fuel injection (FI) system mapping to increase torque at lower engine speeds.

2007 revision

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In October 2006, Yamaha announced an updated FZ6 for the 2007 model year.[2] The FZ6 received 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 three-way catalytic converter, a new seat design, a new rear swingarm, and new passenger footpegs.

2008 revision

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The 2008 model is technically unchanged from 2007. The only difference is in appearance of front cowling around the headlights, which is now black regardless of motorcycle color. The European model 'FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS' has ABS and electronic immobilizer as standard.

2009 revision

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The 2009 model (introduced on September 8, 2008) is technically unchanged from 2008/2007, besides the optional more comfortable seat becoming standard.

2010 revision

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For the 2010 model year, Yamaha continued to sell the FZ6 Fazer S2 (half-faired) and FZ6 S2 (naked) in Europe. Both have full power (98 PS) and ABS.

Reduced power models have been discontinued and replaced with the XJ6 with optional ABS. In North America, the fully faired XJ6 Diversion F, having no ABS and electronic immobilizer, is known as FZ6R and replaces the FZ6 in its second season on the market.

Specifications

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Model Year 2004[3] 2005[4] 2006[5] 2007[5][2] 2008[6] 2009[7]
Engine
Engine Type 600 cc, liquid-cooled, inline 4-cylinder
Bore/Stroke 65.5 mm × 44.5 mm (2.58 in × 1.75 in)
Compression Ratio 12.1:1
Valve train DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Group fuel injection, 36 mm throttle bodies
Ignition Digital TCI
Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
37/13 (2.846)
37/19 (1.947)
28/18 (1.556)
32/24 (1.333)
25/21 (1.190)
26/24 (1.083)
Primary reduction ratio 86/44 (1.955)
Final reduction ratio 46/16 (2.875)
Final drive #530 O-ring chain
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front suspension 43 mm telescopic fork, 5.1" (130 mm) travel
Rear suspension Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" (130 mm) travel
Front brakes Dual 298 mm floating discs w/2-piston slide pin-type calipers Dual 298.0 × 5.0 mm (11.73 × 0.20 in) floating discs w/4-piston monoblock calipers
Rear brakes 245 × 5.0 mm (9.65 × 0.20 in) mm disc w/single-piston caliper
Front tire 120/70ZR-17M/C 58W (Bridgestone/BT020F GG or Dunlop/D252F)
Rear tire 180/55ZR-17M/C 73W (Bridgestone/BT020R GG or Dunlop/D252)
Dimensions
Fuel capacity /
Reserve 		19.4 L (4.3 imp gal; 5.1 US gal)
3.6 L (0.79 imp gal; 0.95 US gal)
Cooling system Radiator capacity (including all routes) - 2.00 L (2.11 US qt)
Radiator capacity - 0.60 L (0.63 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark) - 0.25 L (0.26 US qt)
Height 47.8 in (1214 mm) 47.6 in (1210 mm)
Length 82.5 in (2095 mm)
Wet weight FZS6W 207.0 kg (456 lb) FZS6WC 208.0 kg (459 lb)
Rake 25.0°
Seat height 31.5 in (800 mm) 31.3 in (795 mm)
Trail 3.84 in (97.5 mm)
Wheelbase 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Width 29.5 in (750 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.7 in (145 mm)
Performance
Maximum power 98 HP / 73kW @12 000 RPM[8]
Maximum torque 46.5 ft-lb / 63.1 Nm @10 000 RPM[8]

FZ6N

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The FZ6N is virtually identical to the standard FZ6 Fazer model with the exception of not having the half-fairing fitted

References

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  1. ^ "Yamaha Model History". Yamaha Motor U.S.A. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  2. ^ a b "2007 European market model Yamaha "FZ6 Fazer spec2" debuts at "Intermot 2006"". Yamaha Motor. 2006-10-10. Archived from the original on 2006-10-10.
  3. ^ "2009 FZ6". Yamaha Motor. Archived from the original on 2010-01-02.
  4. ^ "2009 FZ6". Yamaha Motor. Archived from the original on 2009-02-16.
  5. ^ a b "2009 FZ6". Yamaha Motor. Archived from the original on 2007-02-16.
  6. ^ "2008 FZ6". Yamaha motor. Archived from the original on 2008-02-05.
  7. ^ "2009 FZ6". Yamaha Motor. Archived from the original on 2009-02-16.
  8. ^ a b "2006 Yamaha FZ6 Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
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