Yamaha FZS600 Fazer

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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
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FZS600 Fazer
Manufacturer Yamaha
Successor Yamaha FZ6 Fazer
Engine 599 cc liquid cooled DOHC 16 valve inline-four
Bore / stroke 62.0 mm (2.44 in) × 49.6 mm (1.95 in)
Compression ratio 12:1
Top speed135 mph (217 km/h) [1]
Power 95 hp (70.8 kW) (claimed) [2] [1] [3]
Torque 45 lb⋅ft (61 N⋅m) (claimed) [2] [4]
Ignition type Transistorised Coil Ignition
Transmission Six speed manual, chain final drive
Frame type Tubular steel double cradle
Suspension Front telescopic forks; rear swingarm with single shock absorber
Brakes Front: Twin 298 mm (11.7 in) disc brakes;
Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc brake
Tyres Front: 110/70 ZR17 (54 W);
Rear: 160/60 ZR17 (69 W)
Rake, trail 24°, 88 mm (3.5 in)
Wheelbase 1,415 mm (55.7 in) [2]
DimensionsL: 2,080 mm (82 in) [2]
W: 710 mm (28 in) [2]
H: 1,170 mm (46 in) [2]
Seat height790 mm (31 in) [2]
Weight189 kg (417 lb) [1]  (dry)
Fuel capacity18 l (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
20 l (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) MY2000 onwards
Fuel consumption55 mpgimp (5.1 L/100 km; 46 mpgUS) [1]
Turning radius2,900 mm (110 in)
Related Yamaha YZF600R
Yamaha FZS1000

The Yamaha FZS600 Fazer is a sport motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1998 and 2004. It is the predecessor of the Yamaha FZ6. During its production run, it underwent several changes before being discontinued in 2004 due to European emissions laws coming into force. [5]

The FZS600 was first unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in 1997, and shares parts from other Yamaha models, notably the engine from the YZF600R Thundercat, detuned to give more mid-range power, and the front discs and blue-dot calipers from the YZF-R1. [6] [7] Revisions for the 2002 model saw a newer more modern styled fairing similar to the FZS1000 Fazer. This used a newer and better headlight design, an often mentioned criticism of the launch bike. [8] The Fazer is a well reviewed motorcycle that is generally considered reliable although many owners have reported problems caused by a weak front sprocket nut. [4] Yamaha has since issued a redesigned thicker nut (12 mm vs 9 mm) to counteract the issue.

Model history

2003 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer "Fox eye" in blue (note: fitted with an official Yamaha bellypan) Yamaha FZS600 Fazer 2003 Blue.jpg
2003 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer "Fox eye" in blue (note: fitted with an official Yamaha bellypan)

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References

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