Yamaha FZR600
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| Yamaha FZR600 | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1989-1999 |
| Successor | YZF-600R |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 599ccc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh, final drive chain |
| Wheelbase | 55.0 in |
| Dimensions | L 82.5 in W 27.6 in H 45.5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gallons US |
| Related | Yamaha FZR400 Yamaha FZR1000 |
The Yamaha FZR600 is a sportbike motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1989 and 1999. It was the successor to the FZ600, and was replaced by the YZF-600R. On introduction in 1989, it contained many revolutionary features, such as the steel Deltabox frame . The FZR600 won several professional level sportbike titles[citation needed] before being outclassed by the Honda CBR600F2.
The FZR600 was discontinued in 1999 due to age of the design and the competing 600cc sportbike offers from Yamaha: The YZF-600R and YZF-R6.
[edit] External links
- FZR Online an online community growing from the FZR archives user base.
- FZR Archives an excellent archive of FZR history and trivia
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