Yamaha FJ600 (1984)

The Yamaha FJ600 is a 1984 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, two valves per cylinder, and a 598 cc capacity. It has a maximum power of 72 hp at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 53.9 Nm at 8000 rpm. The FJ600 has a six-speed transmission, chain final drive, and a wet sump lubrication system. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks with 99 mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a monocross rising rate with 5-way preload and 142 mm wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are 2x 267 mm discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 267 mm disc with 1 piston caliper, respectively. The bike has a length of 2118 mm, width of 734 mm, and a height of 1224 mm, with a wheelbase of 1424 mm and a ground clearance of 150 mm. The dry weight is 188 kg, the wet weight is 208 kg, and the fuel capacity is 21.5 litres. The bike has an average consumption of 56 mpg, can reach a top speed of 129 mph, and has a 60-0 braking distance of 36.5m. It can complete a standing quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds at a top speed of 107.5 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FJ 600

Year: 1984

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 598 cc / 36.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 58.5 x 55.7 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: 4x Mikuni BS32 carburetors

Ignition: Hitachi TID 14-31, Transistor TCI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 72 hp / 52.5 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque: 53.9 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Front Wheel Travel: 99 mm / 3.9 in

Rear Suspension: Monocross rising rate with 5-way preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 142 mm / 5.6 in

Front Brakes: 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 267mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/90 V18

Rear Tyre: 140/90 V18

Rake: 64.0 degrees

Trail: 106 mm / 4.2 in

Dimensions: Length 2118 mm / 83.4 in Width 734 mm / 28.9 in Height 1224 mm / 48.2 in

Wheelbase: 1424 mm / 56.1 in

Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414.4 lbs

Wet Weight: 208 kg / 458.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 21.5 Litres / 5.6 US gal

Consumption Average: 56 mpg

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 36.5m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 107.5 mph

Top Speed: 129 mph