Yamaha FZ600 (1987-88)

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.

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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