| Engine | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 600 cc | 779 cc |
| Max power | 98 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 106 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 60 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.37 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.66 lbs/hp | 4.39 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 536 hp/2500lbs | 569 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YT12B-BS | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 50V4 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 2.875 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (65 mph) | 2.692 (73 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (94 mph) | 2.063 (94 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (118 mph) | 1.762 (111 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (138 mph) | 1.522 (128 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (154 mph) | 1.35 (145 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (170 mph) | 1.208 (161 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Diamond aluminium |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper | Swingarm, 5.12 in travel |