The Yamaha FZR 600 appeared in 1989 and was focused on export, for Japan, markets - mainly Europe and North America. The model is the progenitor of Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat and later the flagship Yamaha YZF-R6.
The first versions of the Yamaha FZR 600 were quite archaic by modern standards, but by 1993 the model had begun to differ significantly from the 1989 launch version. In addition to the exterior, the model gets a new engine (1993), wheels (1993), suspensions (1995) and brakes (1991), and Mikuni 32mm carburetors are replaced with larger Keihin 34mm.
The main technologies used in the FZR600:
- Genesis Concept - based on the use of the Deltabox frame and forward tilt of the cylinders, allowed to move the fuel tank slightly lower, further lowering the motorcycle's center of gravity.
- EXUP technology - actively used by Yamaha in sports motorcycles and based on the use of a mechanical damper in the exhaust system that opens depending on engine speed, not only increased torque in the mid-range zone, but also compensated for power losses in models for some countries with increased environmental requirements.
In 1995, based on the Yamaha FZR600, the Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat model appeared, which at that time was the latest generation of the FZR600. It was only in 1996 that the Thundercat received a restyling and finally lost the features of the FZR600, which in parallel continued to be produced until 1999 inclusive.
The main competitors of the Yamaha FZR 600 in the class:
- Honda CBR600F (up to and including F3)
- Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600F and ZX600G generations)
- Suzuki GSX-R600 (1992-2000)
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Specifications
Specifications Yamaha FZR600:
| Model | Yamaha FZR600 Genesis |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | sport |
| Release year | 1989-1999 |
| Frame | steel Deltabox |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 599 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 59.0 x 54.8mm - FZR600 (1989-1992)
62.0 x 49.6 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDST32 - FZR600 (1989-1992)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD34 - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Ignition type | TCI (digital) |
| Maximum power | 91.0 h.p. (67.0 kW) at 10,500 rpm - max. power for FZR600 (1989-1992)
100.0 h.p. (73.5 kW) at 11,500 rpm - max. power for FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Maximum torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kg * m) at 8500 rpm - max. moment for FZR600 (1989-1992)
66.0 Nm (6.7 kg * m) @ 9500 rpm - max. moment for FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 110 / 70V17-V240 - FZR600 (1989-1990)
110 / 70VR17-V240 - FZR600 (1991-1992) 120 / 60ZR17 - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Rear tire size | 130 / 70V18-V240 - FZR600 (1989-1990)
140 / 60VR18-V240 - FZR600 (1991-1992) 160/60 ZR17 - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 298mm, 2-piston calipers - FZR600 (1989-1990)
2 discs, 298mm, 4-piston calipers - FZR600 (1991-1999) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc 245 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel - FZR600 (1989-1994)
41mm Telescopic Fork (All Adjustments), 130mm Travel - FZR600 (1995-1999) |
| Rear suspension | swingarm with monoshock, 115 mm travel - FZR600 (1989-1992)
swingarm with monoshock, 120 mm travel - FZR600 (1993-1994) swingarm with monoshock (all adjustments), stroke 120 mm - FZR600 (1995-1999) |
| Length | 2095 mm - FZR600 (1989-1992)
2145 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Width | 700 mm - FZR600 (1989-1992)
725 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Height | 1160 mm - FZR600 (1989-1990)
1155 mm - FZR600 (1991-1992) 1180 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm - FZR600 (1989-1990)
1425 mm - FZR600 (1991-1992) 1415 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Minimum ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Saddle height | 785mm - FZR600 (1989-1992)
795 mm - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 240 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.0 L (including reserve - 3.4 L) - FZR600 (1989-1992)
19.0 L (including reserve - 3.5 L) - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 199 kg - FZR600 (1989-1990)
204 kg - FZR600 California (1989-1990) 201 kg - FZR600 (1991-1992) 206 kg - FZR600 California (1991-1992) 206 kg - FZR600 (1993-1999) |
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