1999
Yamaha FZR 600 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 430146 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | FZR 600 |
| Price | US$ 7000. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 1999 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-VR17-240 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 38 mm (1.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Single piston caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Reartyre | 140/60-VR18-240 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 59.0 x 54.8 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 6.35 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 37.04 mpg) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 147.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, white detail |
|---|---|
| Comments | Yamaha’s greatest value-oriented sport bike has won countless magazine “best buy” and “most bang for the buck” kudos. This high-performance package springs from the same Genesis-engined, Deltabox-framed gene pool as the YZF-R1 and the YZF-R6. |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 179.2 kg (395.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,096 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
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.