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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer

FZS600 Fazer
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Successor	Yamaha FZ6 Fazer
Engine	599 ccliquid cooledDOHC 16valveinline-four
Bore /stroke	62.0 mm × 49.6 mm (2.44 in × 1.95 in)
Compression ratio	12:1
Top speed	135 mph (217 km/h)[1]
Power	95 hp (70.8 kW) (claimed)[2][1][3]
Torque	45 lb⋅ft (61 N⋅m) (claimed)[2][4]
Ignition type	Transistorised Coil Ignition
Transmission	Six speedmanual,chain final drive
Frame type	Tubular steel double cradle
Suspension	Fronttelescopic forks; rearswingarm with singleshock absorber
Brakes	Front: Twin 298 mm (11.7 in)disc brakes; Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc brake
Tyres	Front: 110/70 ZR17 (54 W); Rear: 160/60 ZR17 (69 W)
Rake,trail	24°, 88 mm (3.5 in)
Wheelbase	1,415 mm (55.7 in)[2]
Dimensions	L: 2,080 mm (82 in)[2] W: 710 mm (28 in)[2] H: 1,170 mm (46 in)[2]
Seat height	790 mm (31 in)[2]
Weight	189 kg (417 lb)[1] (dry)
Fuel capacity	18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) MY2000 onwards
Fuel consumption	55 mpg‑imp (5.1 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑US)[1]
Turning radius	2,900 mm (110 in)
Related	Yamaha FZ Series Yamaha YZF600R Yamaha FZS1000

TheYamaha FZS600 Fazer is asport motorcycle produced byYamaha between 1998 and 2004. It is the predecessor of theYamaha FZ6. During its production run, it underwent several changes before being discontinued in 2004 due to European emissions laws coming into force.^[5]

The FZS600 was first unveiled at theParis Auto Show in 1997, and shares parts from other Yamaha models, notably the engine from theYZF600R Thundercat, detuned to give more mid-range power, and the front discs and blue-dot calipers from theYZF-R1.^[6][7] Revisions for the 2002 model saw a newer more modern styled fairing similar to theFZS1000 Fazer. This used a newer and better headlight design, an often mentioned criticism of the launch bike.^[8] The Fazer is a well reviewed motorcycle that is generally considered reliable although many owners have reported problems caused by a weak front sprocket nut.^[4] Yamaha has since issued a redesigned thicker nut (12 mm vs 9 mm) to counteract the issue.

• 1998: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer launched. Model number 5DM1.
• 1999: Model number 5DM4.
• 2000: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer S Introduced, with several minor changes including larger fuel tank, improved pillion comfort and preload adjustment on front shocks. Model number 5DM7.
• 2001: Several cosmetic changes, including carbon look instrument panel and painted fork sliders. Model number 5DMC for FZS600 and 5DMF for FZS600S.

• 2002: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer New front fairing design, nicknamed "Foxeye". Improvements included new fairing design similar to the FZS1000, sculpted tank and new instrument panel. Model number 5RT1.
• 2004: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer discontinued due to Euro-2 emissions laws, which the bike failed to pass.

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• Motorcycles introduced in 1998

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