Yamaha FZ6 (FZ6-N, FZ6-S, FZ6-S2, FZ6-R): review, history, specs

Class: naked

Production: 2004-2010 (FZ6-R / XJ6 Diversion – from 2010)

Successor: Yamaha FZ8

Models
Yamaha FZ6-N / NA / S2 (All regions) 2004-2009	Yamaha FZ6-S / SA / S2 Fazer (All regions) 2004-2009	Yamaha FZ6-R / XJ6 Diversion F (All regions) 2010-2017
Yamaha FZ6-N / NA / S2	Yamaha FZ6-S / SA / S2 Fazer	Yamaha FZ6-R / XJ6 Diversion F

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2004	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked), Yamaha FZ6 Fazer Code: 5VX3, 5VX4 (USA) 1B31, 5VX1, 5VX5 (Europe) 5VX2 (Oceania)
2005	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked) / FZ6-N, Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S Code: 5VX8, 5VX9 (USA) 1B33, 1B35, 5VX6 (Europe) 1B34, 1B36, 5VX7 (Oceania)
2006	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked) / FZ6-N + ABS, Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S + ABS, Yamaha FZ6-S2 / S2 Fazer Code: 5VXH, 5VXJ (USA) 1B3B, 1B37, 1B39, 5VXB, 5VXD, 4P51, 4P52, 5VXK (Europe) 1B3A, 1B3C, 1B38, 5VXC, 5VXG (Oceania)
2007	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked) / FZ6-N + ABS, Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S + ABS, Yamaha FZ6-S2 / S2 Fazer + ABS Code: 4S82, 4S83 (USA) 1B3D, 5VXL, 5S51, 5S41, 5S31, 5S21, 4S81 4S84,, 4P54, 4P53 (Europe) 5S52 (Oceania)
2008	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked) / FZ6-N + ABS, Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S + ABS, Yamaha FZ6-S2 / S2 Fazer + ABS Code: 4S88, 4S89 (USA) 5S53, 5S42, 5S22, 4S86, 4S8A (Europe) 5S54, 4S87 (Oceania)
2009	All	Name: Yamaha FZ6 (Naked) / FZ6-N + ABS, Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S + ABS, Yamaha FZ6-S2 / S2 Fazer + ABS, Yamaha FZ6-R Code: 5S55, 5S44, 5S43, 5S57, 5S23, 4S8B, 36P6, 36P3, 4S8F (Europe) 5S56, 4S8C (Oceania)
2010	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2011	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2012	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2013	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2014	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2015	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2016	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R
2017	USA	Name: Yamaha FZ6R

Specifications

Yamaha FZ6: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2095 mm / 82,5 in – FZ6-N, FZ6-S 2120 mm / 83,4 in – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Overall width	755 mm / 29,7 in – FZ6-N 750 mm / 29,5 in – FZ6-S 770 mm / 30,3 in – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Overall height	1085 mm / 42,7 in - FZ6-N, FZ6-S 1215 mm / 47,8 in – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Seat height	795 mm / 31,3 in - FZ6-N, FZ6-S 785 mm / 30,9 in - FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Wheelbase	1440 mm / 56,7 in
	Ground clearance	145 mm / 5,7 in - FZ6-N, FZ6-S 140 mm / 5,5 in - FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	201 kg / 443 lbs - FZ6-N 206 kg / 454 lbs – FZ6-NA 207 kg / 456 lbs - FZ6-S 212 kg / 467 lbs – FZ6-SA 205 kg / 452 lbs - FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion) 211 kg / 465 lbs – FZ6-RA (XJ6 Diversion ABS)
FRAME	Type	Diamond (aluminum) Diamond (steel) - FZ6R / Diversion
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in - FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in Adjustment: spring pre-load
	Front tire size	120/70ZR 17M/C (58W)
	Rear tire size	180/55ZR 17M/C (73W) - FZ6-N, FZ6-S 160/60ZR 17M/C (69W) - FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Front brake	Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – FZ6 (2004-2007), FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion) Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers – FZ6 (2008-2009), FZ6 S2
	Rear brake	Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	19,4 l / 5,12 US gal (reserve – 3,6 l) – FZ6-N, FZ6-S, FZ6 S2 17,3 l / 4,57 US gal (reserve – 3,2 l) – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Trail	97,5 mm / 3,84 in – FZ6-N, FZ6-S 103,5 mm / 4,07 in – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,97 l / 100 km (39,4 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders in-line
	Bore & Stroke	65,5 x 44,5 mm (2,58 x 1,75 in)
	Displacement	600 cm³ (36,6 cu in)
	Compression ratio	12.2:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	98,0 hp (72,0 kW) / 12000 rpm – FZ6-N, FZ6-S 77,5 hp (57,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – FZ6-R, XJ6 Diversion
	Max. torque	63,1 Nm (6,4 kgfm) / 10000 rpm – FZ6-N, FZ6-S 59,7 Nm (6,1 kgfm) / 8000 rpm – FZ6-R, XJ6 Diversion
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,44 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	219 km/h (136 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel Injection, 4x 36 mm – FZ6-N, FZ6-S Fuel Injection, 4x 32 mm – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.955 (86/44)
	Final reduction	2.875 (46/16)
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.846 (37/13) 1.947 (37/19) 1.556 (28/18) 1.333 (28/21) 1.190 (25/21) 1.083 (26/24)
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	DC, TCI
	Alternator	A.C. magneto 14V 310W at 5000 rpm – FZ6-N, FZ6-S A.C. magneto 14V 330W at 5000 rpm – FZ6-R (XJ6 Diversion)
	Battery capacity	12V-10Ah

Images

Yamaha FZ6: images, gallery.

Yamaha FZ6 / FZ6-N (2004-2007)	Yamaha FZ6-N / FZ6 S2 (2008-2009)	Yamaha FZ6 Fazer / FZ6-S (2004-2007)
Yamaha FZ6-S / S2 Fazer (2008-2009)	Yamaha FZ6R / XJ6 Diversion F (2010-2017)

Videos

Yamaha FZ6: video.

Yamaha FZ6-N S2 2008

Yamaha FZ6s / Fazer 2004

2015 Yamaha FZ6R

Manuals

Yamaha FZ6: manuals, parts, microfiches.

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[1] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ6 (03/2004) | Average MPG

[2] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ6 (03/2004) | 0-60 mph

[3] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ6 (03/2004) | Top speed

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