The Yamaha FZ600, manufactured between 1987-88, is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle that has an air-cooled engine with a total capacity of 599cc. The bike is equipped with a 6-speed transmission and a carburetor induction system. The FZ600 generates a power of 54.6 hp at 9400rpm and a maximum torque of 44 Nm at 7500rpm. It comes with a front suspension of 36mm Kayaba forks, and a rear suspension of Showa single shock. The motorcycle’s front brakes contain 2x 269mm discs with a two-piston caliper, and a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper in the rear. The FZ600 has a dry weight of 186kg and a wet weight of 200kg with a fuel capacity of 16 liters. It consumes an average of 18.4 km per liter and has a top speed of 208.8km/h. The Yamaha FZ600 can go from 0 to 60mph in 12.4 seconds and has achieved a quarter-mile time of 13.9 meters at a speed of 169.1km/h. Overall, the Yamaha FZ600 is a solid motorcycle with excellent suspension and braking capabilities, making it a great option for those who enjoy speed and agility.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha FZ 600
| Year | 1987 – 88 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
