Yamaha FZ600 (1986)

The Yamaha FZ 600 is a motorcycle that was first produced in 1986. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system. It features 4X BS30 Mikuni carburetors and transistorized ignition, with an electric starter. The max power is 54.6 hp at 9400 rpm, and the max torque is 44 Nm at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed, and final drive is via chain. The front suspension features 36mm Kayaba forks with air pressure, and the rear suspension is a Showa single shock. The front brakes feature two 269mm discs with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 186 kg and a wet weight of 200 kg, with a fuel capacity of 16 liters.

In terms of performance, the Yamaha FZ 600 has a top speed of 208.8 km/h and is able to complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12.4 seconds at a speed of 169.1 km/h. The bike has an average fuel consumption of 18.4 km/lit and is able to brake from 60 – 0 in 13.9 meters or from 100 – 0 in 42.0 meters. Overall, the FZ 600 is a reliable and capable motorcycle that delivers solid performance and handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZ 600

Year: 1986
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 58.5 x 55.7 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4X BS30 Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 54.6 hp / 39.8 kW @ 9400 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 54.6 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 44 Nm / 32.4 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 36mm Kayaba forks air pressure
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Showa single shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 269mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-16
Rear Tyre: 120/80-18
Dry Weight: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Wet Weight: 200 kg / 441 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.4 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.9 m / 42.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 169.1 km/h
Top Speed: 208.8 km/h
Review: The FZR Archives