Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 456 lbs2006 - 2009
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
EngineYamaha FZ6-STHonda CB500
Engine code5VX8
Displacement600 cc499 cc
Max power98 hp (@12 000 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline14 000 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.20:110.50:1
Oil capacity2.37 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EKNGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore65.5 mm73.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm59.0 mm
Weight to power4.66 lbs/hp7.46 lbs/hp
Power to weight536 hp/2500lbs334 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYT12B-BS
GearboxYamaha FZ6-STHonda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 50V4
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.947
Final drive2.8752.666
1. gear2.846 (65 mph)3.461 (43 mph)
2. gear1.947 (94 mph)2.235 (68 mph)
3. gear1.556 (118 mph)1.75 (86 mph)
4. gear1.333 (138 mph)1.478 (102 mph)
5. gear1.19 (154 mph)1.28 (119 mph)
6. gear1.083 (170 mph)1.13 (134 mph)
ChasisYamaha FZ6-STHonda CB500
Frame typeDiamondDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damperTwin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500