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Yamaha FZ6

Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Also called	FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS
Production	since 2004
Predecessor	Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
Successor	FZ8 and FAZER8
Class	Naked bike
Engine	600 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Wheelbase	56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Dimensions	L: 82.5 in (2,096 mm) W: 29.5 in (749 mm)
Seat height	31.1 in (790 mm)
Weight	2006: 423 lb (192 kg) 2007: 410 lb (190 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity	19.4 L (4.3 imp gal; 5.1 US gal)
Related	Yamaha FZ1

The Yamaha FZ6, also known as the FZ6 FAZER is a 600 cc motorcycle that was introduced by Yamaha in 2004 as a sporting middleweight sport 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 in Europe and Canada by the FZ8 and FAZER8. As of March 2011 the FZ6 and FZ6R continue to be sold in other markets.

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

2010 revision

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 Diversion (half-faired) and XJ6 (naked); both have optional ABS.

In North America, the FZ6R replaces the FZ6 in its second season on the market. The FZ6R in North America is similar to the XJ6 Diversion, except it is fully faired, and the ABS and electronic immobilizer are not included.

2009 revision

The 2009 model (introduced on September 8, 2008) is technically unchanged from 2008/2007 except for the addition of the FZ6R. The European model 'FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS' has ABS and electronic immobilizer as standard. It is also 5 kg heavier (Dry Weight 191 kg).

2008 revision

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 colour. The European model 'FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS' has ABS and electronic immobilizer as standard. It is also 5 kg heavier (Dry Weight 191 kg).

2007 revision

In October 2006, Yamaha announced an updated FZ6 for the 2007 model year. 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. European versions other than the S2 have reduced power of 78 hp (58 kW).

2006 revision

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. A different design TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) was used, as the original design caused running problems for a number of bikes across the Yamaha range including the FZ6. These were replaced, either under warranty if they had already failed, or as part of the service schedule for the earlier FZ6 bikes.

Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed.

FZ6N

The FZ6N is virtually identical to the standard FZ6 Fazer model with the exception of not having the half-fairing and centre stand fitted, saving approximately 6 kilos (13lbs) in weight, and having more straight streetfighter style handlebars.

References

1. from the official international Yamaha Motor website
2. page from yamaha-motor.com
3. page from yamaha-motor.com
4. ^ page from yamaha-motor.com
5. article from yamaha-motor.co.jp
6. ^ page from yamaha-motor.com

External links

• FZ6R at Yamaha USA
• Motorcycle USA 2004 FZ6 bike test
• Review of Motorcycle News 2004 FZ6 road test
• Motorcycle Consumer News 2004 FZ6 Review
• American Motorcyclist 2006 FZ6 review
• Rider Magazine 2007 FZ6 road test

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