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Multi-purpose, go-anywhere do-anything middleweight; the FZ6 is just as happy taking you to work, for a brisk sport ride or on a weekend tour.
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Style and performance: Controlled Fill aluminum frame, a high-tech half fairing and an undertail exhaust are just a few of the FZ6�s upscale components.
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Super-light and compact fuel-injected YZF-R6S engine is tuned for enhanced midrange performance as well as strong revvability.
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Even better finish quality of the upper fairing, frame, engine and swingarm back up the FZ6�s outstanding style and performance.
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Reprogramming/refining the fuel injection mapping produces smooth power and excellent response.
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A stylish new swingarm complements the bike�s Controlled Fill frame and adds to its light, precise feel.
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New, four-piston monoblock brake calipers up front provide excellent braking power and feel.
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High-tech instrument display (like the FZ1�s) features analog tachometer, digital speedometer, etc.�also a cool fade-in lighting feature with adjustable brightness.
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New passenger pegs are lower and made of aluminum for comfort and appearance.
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Redesigned fairing, windscreen and new, high-quality paint look great and reduce turbulence.
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New front fender and alumite-finished outer fork tubes add to the style parade.
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A redesigned seat bottom and cover material feel soft but solid, and make it easier for shorter legs to reach the ground.
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600 cc liquid-cooled 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine with special cams and intake tracts is tuned to produce maximum torque and horsepower at more accessible rpm levels.
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Group fuel injection combines simplicity with excellent response and performance.
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Powerful 32-bit processor and 4-jet bi-directional injectors negate the need for the R6�s suction-piston vacuum assist system and are 75-percent lighter.
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Six-speed gearbox with triangulated input and output shafts, heavy-duty clutch and through-the-frame shifter for years of precise, positive shifting.
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Stainless steel underseat exhaust system with heat shield looks cool and doesn�t interfere with passengers or luggage.
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Acoustic analysis of the downdraft intake tract and exhaust produce a bike that sounds as cool as it looks.
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Large radiator with ring-type fan for excellent cooling capacity.
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Yamaha Air Induction System, along with a metal honeycomb type catalytic converter, let the FZ6 pass strict EU2 and CARB emissions standards.
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Strong and very light Controlled Fill die cast aluminum frame is made from only two pieces, which bolt together at the steering head and in the swingarm pivot area.
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Five-point stressed-member engine mounting design consists of two crankcase mounts per side and one mount on the left side of the cylinder head for excellent strength and light weight.
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Placing the engine�s crankshaft axis close to the FZ6�s roll axis aids quick handling and light, positive steering.
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25-degrees of rake, 3.8-inch trail and 56.7-inch wheelbase for quick handling and excellent tracking.
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Single shock link ageless rear suspension is simple and light, with sport-biased damping tuned for a controlled, progressive feel; extruded aluminum swingarm is 23.2-inches long for reduced chain-pull effect, further bolstering the FZ6�s outstanding handling.
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Placing the battery under the fuel tank and behind the steering head helps achieve 51-percent front wheel weight distribution and excellent handling.
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Single-piece upper triple clamp/handlebar mount with tubular handlebar for excellent front-end feel, feedback and light steering; 35-degree steering lock means excellent maneuverability in traffic.
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43 mm, wide-set fork tubes for excellent rigidity and confident braking performance.
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Extremely light YZF-R6-type five-spoke wheels keep unsprung weight low for improved suspension action and handling, acceleration and deceleration.
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Thick dual seat offers exceptional solo or two-up comfort; passenger grab rails and bungee attachment points.
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Upright, comfortable riding position with great weather protection. Light, effortless handling for urban use, comfortable long-distance cruising, and serious sport riding too.
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LCD two-color instrument display with integrated bar-type tachometer on the left, and numerical speedometer in the center�also two tripmeters, clock, fuel, intake air temperature and water temperature gauges, and usual indicator lights.
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120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 radial tires complement the FZ6�s modern look, and its increased torque and great handling fully exploit the superb grip they provide.
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Large windscreen provides good protection and minimal noise; anti-reversion panels on each side of the fairing reduce turbulence.
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Completely unique, CAD-drawn fuel tank meets the needs of style, handlebar clearance and tactile feel in one beautiful package crafted from high-stretch titanium-rich alloy.
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Sporty, taillight design reduces both weight and size while providing excellent visibility.
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Centerstand for easier maintenance.
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Standard toolkit and U-lock storage under the seat.
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Specs, Quotes, Overview
Standard Features
