Yamaha FZR600 (1994)

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The Yamaha FZR 600R from 1994 is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 599cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system and is lubricated by a wet sump. The bike utilizes a 4x 34 mm Keihin CVKD CV induction system and is ignited by a transistor-controlled digital spark plug. The Yamaha FZR 600R can reach a max power of 73.8 kW / 99 hp @ 11500 rpm and a max torque of 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm. It has an electric starting system and a wet, multi-disc clutch. The transmission is a 6-speed constant mesh and the final drive is an O-ring chain. The front suspension consists of a 41mm telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a rising-rate monoshock. The front brakes consist of 2 x 298mm discs, 4 piston calipers while the rear brakes are a single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1415mm and a seat height of 795mm. The dry weight is 184kg with a fuel capacity of 19 liters. The top speed of the Yamaha FZR 600R is 238.2 km/h / 148 mph. A manual can be found in The FZR Archives.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR 600R

Year: 1994


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.6 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x 34 mm Keihin CVKD CV
Ignition: Transistor controlled digital
Sparkplug: CR9E or CR8E/NGK – U27ESR-N or U24ESR-N/NIPPONDENSO
Sparkplug Gap: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Generator: AC magneto generator
Battery: GM12AZ/12v 12AH
Electrics: Headlight type – Quartz bulbBulb wattage/quantity Headlight – 12V 35W/35W x 2 Tail/brake light – 12V 8W/27W x 2 Front flasher/running light – 12V 27W/8W x 2 Rear flasher light – 12V 27W x 2 Meter light – 12V 1.7 x 4 Neutral indicator light – 12V 3.4V x 1 High beam indicator light – 12V 3.4V x 1 Oil level indicator light – 12V 3.4V x 1 Turn indicator light – 12V 3.4V x 1
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 73.8 kW / 99 hp @ 11500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.7 kW / 90.9 hp @ 11400 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Transmission: 6 speed
Transmission Type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Final Drive: O-ring chain, 530 size, 106 links
Primary reduction system: Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 82/48 (1.708)
Secondary reduction ratio: 45/15 (3.000)
Gear Ratio: 1st – 37/13 (2.846) 2nd – 37/19 (1.947) 3rd – 31/20 (1.550) 4th – 28/21 (1.333) 5th -31/26 (1.192) 6th – 30/27 (1.111):1
Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork preload adjustable, coil spring, oil damper
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate Monoshock preload and rebound adjustable, gas, coil spring, oil damper
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 298mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17
Rake: 25 degrees

Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.3 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 184 kg / 405 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Reserve: 3.4 Litres / 0.9 gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 40.9 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.0 m / 42.7 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 36.3m / 119.1 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.1 sec / 194.8 km/h / 121 mph
Top Speed: 238.2 km/h / 148 mph
Manual: The FZR Archives

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