2018
Yamaha FZ6R - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 759893 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | FZ6R |
| Price | US$ 7799. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2018 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Diamond, high-tensile steel pipes |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock |
| Reartyre | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Seat | Separate front and rear sections |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch |
| Compression | 12.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | O-ring chain |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Lightweight forged aluminum pistons |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Matte silver |
|---|---|
| Comments | Small windscreen |
| Factorywarranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 17.41 litres (4.60 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,186 mm (46.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,121 mm (83.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 211.8 kg (467.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
