HIGHWAY YAMAHA

  

        

According to the pop psychology take on birth order, middle child syndrome manifests itself as a need to be different and stand out for attention - if that’s the case, here’s one middleweight that’ll definitely satisfy your inner middle child.

With a torque-tuned version of the compact fuel-injected R6 engine, Controlled Fill die cast aluminium frame, rigid box-section swingarm and four-piston monobloc brake calipers, this sporty extrovert comes with all the fruit.

Perfect for the weekday cut and thrust with the afternoon tin tops, an overnight trip down the coast with your most significant other, or an adrenalin filled Sunday morning sport ride with your mates. FZ6 - middleweight performance has never been so flamboyant.FZ6… performance that’s no pussy.

FEATURES

♦   600cc liquid-cooled 16-valve DOHC four cylinder engine with special cams and intake tracts is tuned to produce maximum torque and horsepower at accessible rpm levels. Group fuel injection combines simplicity with outstanding performance. 

♦   Clever fuel injection mapping produces smooth power and excellent response, while the Air Induction System, along with a metal honeycomb type catalytic converter, allows the FZ6 to pass the strict EU2 and CARB emissions standards. 

♦   Six-speed gearbox, heavy-duty clutch and through-the-frame shifter for years of precise, positive shifting. 

♦   Placement of the FZ6’s crankshaft axis close to its roll axis contributes to quick handling and light, positive steering. And group fuel injection combines simplicity with excellent response and performance thanks to a powerful 32-bit processor and 4-jet bidirectional injectors. 

♦   Single-piece upper triple clamp/handlebar mount with tubular handlebar provides excellent feedback, front-end feel and light steering. 35-degree steering lock means excellent manoeuvrability in traffic. 

♦   Four-piston monobloc brake callipers up front provide excellent braking power and feel while out back, the stylish swingarm complements the bike’s Controlled Fill frame and adds to its light, precise feel. 

♦   Contributing to the FZ6’s light feel and outstanding handling are light YZF-R6-type five-spoke wheels, sport-biased 43mm fork and linkage rear suspension, and 51 percent front wheel weight distribution.

♦   Comfortable, upright riding position provides great vision/visibility in city traffic or on the open road. 

♦   Ergonomic seat base and cover material feel soft but solid, and together with new, lower passenger pegs, make it easy for shorter legs to reach the ground. Passenger grab rails and bungee attachment points feature. 

♦   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. Battery placement beneath the tank creates optimal front end weight bias. 

♦   Superb finish quality of the frame, engine, swingarm and front guard back up the FZ6’s outstanding style and performance. Alumite-finished outer fork tubes add to aesthetic quotient. 

♦   Attractive fairing features anti-reversion panels on each side to reduce turbulence (FZ6S only).

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE/IGNITION/TRANSMISSION
Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line four
Displacement - (cc)	600
Bore Stroke - (mm)	65.5 x 44.5
Compression	12.2:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Fuel Management	Electronic fuel injection
Ignition	TCI
Starter	Electric
Fueltank - (L)	19
Transmission	6-speed
Final Transmission	Chain drive
CHASSIS
Frame Type	Aluminium Diamond
Length - (mm)	2095
Width - (mm)	755
Height - (mm)	1085
Seat Height - (mm)	795
Wheelbase - (mm)	1440
Clearance - (mm)	145
Wet Weight - (kg)	201 with 19 litres of fuel
FRONT END
Suspension Front	Telescopic fork with 130mm of travel
Tyres Front	120/70 ZR17MC (58W)
Brakes Front	Dual discs
REAR END
Suspension Rear	Monocross with 130mm of travel
Tyres Rear	180/55 ZR17MC (73W)
Brakes Rear	Single disc