Fazer 600 Reviews

[MC21]

2005 Yamaha FZ6 Specifications

 

http://home.graffiti.net/mc21:graffiti.net//05fz62.jpg

 

Engine

 

Type

600cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves

 

Bore x Stroke

65.5 x 44.5mm

 

Compression Ratio

12.1:1

 

Carburetion

Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies

 

Ignition

Digital TCI

 

Transmission

6-speed w/multi-plate clutch

 

Final Drive

#530 O-ring chain

 

Chassis

 

Suspension/Front

43mm telescopic fork, 5.1" travel

 

Suspension/Rear

Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" travel

 

Brakes/Front

Dual 298mm floating discs w/2-piston pin slide calipers

 

Brakes/Rear

245mm disc w/single-piston caliper

 

Tires/Front

120/70-ZR17

 

Tires/Rear

180-55-ZR17

 

Dimensions

 

Length

82.5"

 

Width

30.1"

 

Height

47.8”

 

Seat Height

31.5"

 

Wheelbase

56.7"

 

Rake (Caster Angle)

25.0°

 

Trail

3.8"

 

Fuel Capacity

5.1 gallons

 

Dry Weight

423 lbs.

 

Other

 

Main Jet

Not Applicable

 

Main Air Jet

Not Applicable

 

Jet Needle

Not Applicable

 

Needle Jet

Not Applicable

 

Pilot Air Jet 1

Not Applicable

 

Pilot Outlet

Not Applicable

 

Pilot Jet

Not Applicable

 

Primary Reduction Ratio

(86/44) 1.955

 

Secondary Reduction Ratio

(46/16) 2.875

 

Gear Ratio - 1st Gear

(37/13) 2.846

 

Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear

(37/19) 1.947

 

Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear

(28/18) 1.556

 

Gear Ratio - 4th Gear

(32/24) 1.333

 

Gear Ratio - 5th Gear

(25/21) 1.190

 

Gear Ratio - 6th Gear

(26/24) 1.083

 

Color

Galaxy Blue/Black; Cerulean Silver/Black

 

Warranty

1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

[MC21]

the only difference is the colour scheme.... even the price is the same.

[rezdwan]

Yup, only colour scheme is changed. Nonetheless the colour looks very cool!

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[MC21]

hong leong number anyone?

[Bieffe]

Where u get all this info from does not seem official from Yamaha....so all bloody same except colour.

But colour also same what....what is new?

[Bieffe]

Correct is official i check on the Yamaha USA site liao.

[Bieffe]

Stare for very long liao....only diff i spot is the missing reflector for the 2004 model.

2005 model have side reflector at the front fork and the rear side where u install panniers.

[Bieffe]

Stare for very long liao....only diff i spot is the missing reflector for the 2004 model.

2005 model have side reflector at the front fork and the rear side where u install panniers.

[Bieffe]

Stare for very long liao....only diff i spot is the missing reflector for the 2004 model.

2005 model have side reflector at the front fork and the rear side where u install panniers.

[MC21]

Originally posted by Bieffe@Sep 22 2004, 12:50 PM

Stare for very long liao....only diff i spot is the missing reflector for the 2004 model.

2005 model have side reflector at the front fork and the rear side where u install panniers.

so intending to get the 05 or 04 model??

[Bieffe]

Originally posted by MC21@Sep 22 2004, 02:36 PM

so intending to get the 05 or 04 model??

Get the 2005 model lah....get latest mah.

But the problem is how to tell if the model I am getting is 2005 or 2004 model?

[katana777]

tot u already noe in ur previous few posts

[Bieffe]

Seriously only the reflector ah? Any better way to tell?

[3ddy]

Originally posted by Bieffe@Sep 24 2004, 11:38 AM

Seriously only the reflector ah? Any better way to tell?

the rim?

 

04' is silver mah

[Ernie25]

just for the infor, that day I compared the Fz6 n my Fz6 fazer, the owner and I notice some difference:

 

1) heat of the right side grip rails

 

2) insulation material in the right side of a small cover the one with the word fazer

 

3) the pull back and height of the handle bars

[El Nino 9]

yo .... so is the '05 fazer6 out liao? sory for asking..... newbie here.....

[katana777]

dun think so....

think around nov, dec

[Bieffe]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Sep 25 2004, 10:57 AM

the rim?

 

04' is silver mah

Both also Silver what....where got difference in colour?

[E.V.ilyn]

'04 is Liqud Silver

'05 is Cerulean Silver (has a shade of black, nicer I think)

[xrage98]

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2005_FZ6_Photo_03_tcm26-51075.JPG

 

 

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2005_FZ6_Visual_tcm26-51400.JPG

 

 

Engine character with priority on middle range and no sacrifice in high revving capability

 

Engine developed directly from the YZF-R6

 

Fuel injection

 

Maximum power output 72kW (98PS) to improve character in the low- and mid-speed range

 

Cornering character, which enables an effortless riding on winding country lanes

Super-lightweight, high rigidity aluminium die-cast frame using Yamaha's unique CF Die Casting Technology

 

Increased rear wheel drive force by improving the torque character and optimized transmission gear ratios

 

A front wheel weight distribution ratio of 51% by revising the machine dimensions and moving the battery farther forward

 

Optimized suspensions (43mm diameter high rigidity inner tubes for the front fork, lightweight Monocross rear suspension)

 

New tire sizes. (Change front 110/70 ZR17 M/C to 120/70 ZR17 M/C, and rear 160/60 ZR17 M/C to 180/55 ZR17 M/C.)

 

Light and nimble handling (even in traffic jams and around-town riding)

 

Handlebar turning angle of 35 degrees (minimum turning radius of 2.8m)

 

Greater freedom of riding position by moving the hip point 8mm father forward

 

Impressive looks: the upswept mufflers produce a great sound too

 

New styling and function in line with concept

 

Aluminium frame with excellent exterior appearance using Yamaha's unique CF Die Casting Technology

 

"Up-swept muffler" exhaust pipe layout metallic-look coloured exterior body parts

 

New windscreen design

 

Immobilizer system to prevent theft

 

Environment & maintenance friendliness

 

Fuel injection to achieve ideal air/fuel settings for excellent fuel economy and optimized performance of the engine at all altitudes

 

New Yamaha Air Induction System

 

Metal honeycomb catalytic converter

 

Low oil consumption with adoption of direct-plated cylinders

 

Engine

Engine type 4-stroke, forward-inclined, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves

Engine cooling Liquid cooled

Displacement 600cc

Bore x stroke 65.5 x 44.5mm

Compression ratio 12.2:1

Maximum power 72kW (98 HP) @ 12,000rpm

Maximum torque 63.1Nm (6.4 kg-m) @ 10,000rpm

Lubrication system Wet sump

Carburettor/Fuel supply Grouped injected fuel injection

Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc

Ignition system TCI

Starter system Electric

Transmission system Constant mesh, 6-speed

Final transmission Chain

Fuel tank capacity 19.4 litres (3.6 litres)

Oil tank capacity 3.4 litres

 

Chassis

Front suspension system Telescopic fork

Front travel 130mm

Rear suspension system Swingarm (Linkless type Monocross)

Rear travel 130mm

Front brake Double discs, Ø 298mm

Rear brake Single disc, Ø 245mm

Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17 (73W)

 

Dimensions

Length 2,095mm

Width 755mm

Height 1,085mm

Seat height 795mm

Wheel base 1,440mm

Minimum ground clearance 130mm

Dry weight 180 kg

[Exodus79]

one word to describe the new FZ6.. FUGULY..

[CKC]

[299]

very stylish....exhaust under seat...

[kopvampp]

Originally posted by Ernie25@Sep 26 2004, 07:53 PM

just for the infor, that day I compared the Fz6 n my Fz6 fazer, the owner and I notice some difference:

 

1) heat of the right side grip rails

 

2) insulation material in the right side of a small cover the one with the word fazer

 

3) the pull back and height of the handle bars

yo hi everybody... im back got computer at hm to use liao...wah ernie cool photo u got there...

 

:bounce:

[Ernie25]

what cool photo?

 

anyway just for the record I got a 357km before reserve on about 16.5L of petrones after changing the OWS engine oil, usually I got 330km. 50-60% highway riding of 95-110km/hr and the rest about 70-90km/hr city riding.

 

The only mod to my bike is I took out the caterlizer.