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(I own this motorcycle and it is definitely Air cooled. There is not an ounce of liquid coolant on the bike. I promise, this is air cooled. The evidence is that the bike only makes 54 HP.)
 
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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha FZ600
|name            = Yamaha FZ600
|image           =  
|photo           = yamaha-fz600-1986-1990-2.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 86-88
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = FZR600
|class            = Sportbike
|engine          = 600cc
|bore_stroke      = 58.5 x 55.7 mm
|compression      = 10.0 x 1
|top_speed        = 129mph
|power            = 54.6 hp @ 9400 rpm at the rear wheel
|torque          = 32.45 ft/lbs
|ignition        = CDI
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '86-88
|battery          = {{battery|12N12A-4A-1}} '86-88
|transmission    = chain-drive, 6 speed
|frame            = double cradle, semi-perimeter
|suspension      = monoshock
|brakes          = 2 front discs, 1 rear disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|110/90-16}} '86-88
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/80-18}} '86-88
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
The '''Yamaha FZ600''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1986 to 1988.
 
 
{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha FZ600'''
|image            =
|aka              = FZ 600
|aka              = FZ 600
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1986
|production      = 1986
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Sport/Touring]]
|class            = Sport touring
|engine          = Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
|engine          = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 58.4mm x 58.4mm
|bore_stroke      = 58.4mm x 58.4mm
|compression      = 10:1
|compression      = 10:1
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|torque          = 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
|torque          = 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '86-88
|battery          =
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '86-88
|transmission    = Gear box: 6 Speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6 Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>


|final_drive={{chain|530x104}}
|front_sprocket=16T
|rear_sprocket=46T
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 36mm Kayaba Forks Air Pressure <br>
|suspension      =Front: 36mm Kayaba Forks Air Pressure <br>
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|fuel_capacity    =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-144
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Yamaha FJ600]]<br />[[Yamaha FZR400]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
}}
}}


The '''[[Yamaha]] FZ 600''' was a Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1986. Max [[torque]] was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 54.58 HP (40.7 KW) @ 9400 RPM.   
The '''[[Yamaha]] FZ 600''' was an Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1986. Max [[torque]] was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 54.58 HP (40.7 KW) @ 9400 RPM.   


==Engine==
==Engine==
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[[File:yamaha-fz600-1986-1990-0.jpg|600px|1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600]]
[[File:yamaha-fz600-1986-1990-0.jpg|600px|1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600]]


The FZ 600 thanks to its400 heritage, is a small motorcycle, witha wheelbase that is almost two inches shorter than FJ 600.
The FZ 600 thanks to its 400 heritage, is a small motorcycle, with a wheelbase that is almost two inches shorter than FJ 600.




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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/no-mans-land-the-rise-of-reeker#yamaha-fz600 No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/no-mans-land-the-rise-of-reeker#yamaha-fz600 No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker]


[[Category:Sport/Touring motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
 
 
 
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|FZ600]]
[[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Latest revision as of 20:53, 17 June 2020

Yamaha-fz600-1986-1990-2.jpg
Yamaha FZ600
Manufacturer
Also called FZ 600
Production 1986
Class Sport touring
Engine
Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 58.4mm x 58.4mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Horsepower 54.58 HP (40.7 KW) @ 9400RPM
Torque 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '86-88
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '86-88
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Chain: 530x104
Front Sprocket 16T
Rear Sprocket 46T
Suspension Front: 36mm Kayaba Forks Air Pressure
Rear: Showa Single Shock
Brakes Front: 2x269mm Discs
Rear: Single 240mm Disc
Front Tire 100/90-16
Rear Tire 120/80-18
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-144
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Related Yamaha FJ600
Yamaha FZR400
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha FZ 600 was an Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1986. Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 54.58 HP (40.7 KW) @ 9400 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 599.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x269mm Discs in the front and a Single 240mm Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 36mm Kayaba Forks Air Pressure while the rear was equipped with a Showa Single Shock.

1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600[edit | edit source]

1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600 1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600 1986 - 1990 Yamaha FZ 600

The FZ 600 thanks to its 400 heritage, is a small motorcycle, with a wheelbase that is almost two inches shorter than FJ 600.


In Media[edit | edit source]




References[edit | edit source]