Categories: Yamaha

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
admin

Recent Posts

Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport Verde Legnano (1971)

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport Verde Legnano Year: 1971 – Engine: Four stroke,…

7 months ago

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer (2016-17)

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer Year: 2016 – 17 Engine: Transversal 90 degrees V-twin,…

7 months ago

Honda XL 600V Transalp (1996)

The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle model that was produced in 1996. It…

1 year ago

Yamaha FZ250 (1985)

The Yamaha FZ 250 Fazer is a motorcycle model that was released in 1985. It…

1 year ago

Roehr eSuperBike / RR (2009)

The Roehr eSuperBike/RR (2009) is a four-stroke, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a 60-degree V-twin, DOHC, 4…

1 year ago

BSA A65R (1964-72)

The BSA A65R (Thunderbolt) motorcycle was produced from 1964 to 1972, and was marketed in…

1 year ago