Yamaha FZ6R

The 600cc four-cylinder powered FZ6R looks to be a nice way for novice, or nearly novice, riders to break into sport bikes, with user friendly features like lower seat and handlebar height as well as improved wind protection from the full fairing. Yamaha has also tuned the engine and transmission to be responsive, while still being easier to modulate for newer riders. But perhaps the biggest attraction of the FZ6R for the uninitiated is the price, starting just below $7000 the new Yamaha should be a good candidate for affordable thrills to a wide swath of the population.

Yamaha FZ6R Features:

Engine:

Type : 600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 16 valves

Bore x Stroke : 65.5mm x 44.5mm

Compression Ratio : 12.2:1

Fuel Delivery : Fuel injection

Ignition : Digital TCI : Transistor Controlled Ignition

Transmission : 6-speed; multi-plate wet clutch

Final Drive : Chain

Chassis:

Suspension/Front : Telescopic fork, 5.1-in.travel

Suspension/Rear : Single shock, 5.1-in travel

Brakes/Front : Hydraulic disc, 298mm

Brakes/Rear : Hydraulic disc, 245mm

Tires/Front : 120/70 ZR17

Tires/Rear : 160/60 ZR17

Dimensions:

Length : 83.5 in

Width : 30.3 in

Height : 46.7 in

Seat Height :30.9 in

Ground Clearance : 5.5 in

Wheelbase : 56.7 in

Rake (Caster Angle) : 26.0°

Trail : 4.1 in

Fuel Capacity : 4.6 gal

Fuel Economy** : 43 mpg

Wet Weight : 467 lb (California model: 469 lb)