Yamaha FZ600
95 hp, 599 cc, 452 lbs1998 - 2004
Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 456 lbs2006 - 2009
EngineYamaha FZ600Yamaha FZ6-ST
Engine code5VX8
Displacement599 cc600 cc
Max power95 hp (@11 500 RPM)98 hp (@12 000 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline13 000 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.00:112.20:1
Oil capacity2.84 quart2.37 quart
Oil type10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore62.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke49.6 mm44.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power4.76 lbs/hp4.66 lbs/hp
Power to weight525 hp/2500lbs536 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeGT12B-4, 12V 10AhYT12B-BS
GearboxYamaha FZ600Yamaha FZ6-ST
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 50V4
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7081.955
Final drive3.22.875
1. gear2.846 (61 mph)2.846 (65 mph)
2. gear1.947 (89 mph)1.947 (94 mph)
3. gear1.545 (112 mph)1.556 (118 mph)
4. gear1.333 (130 mph)1.333 (138 mph)
5. gear1.19 (146 mph)1.19 (154 mph)
6. gear1.074 (161 mph)1.083 (170 mph)
ChasisYamaha FZ600Yamaha FZ6-ST
Frame typeDouble cradle steelDiamond
Front susp.41mm forkTelescopic fork, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.MonoshockMonoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper