Family Feud: Yamaha FZ6R vs. YZF-R6
Fraternal Fours
Yamah FZ6R | $6999
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: l-c inline-four |
Rear suspension: Soqi shock with adjustable spring preload |
Measured horsepower: 64 bhp @ 9750 rpm |
| Valve train: DOHC, 16v |
Front brake: Dual Akebono two-piston calipers, 298mm discs |
Measured torque: 38 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Displacement: 599cc |
Rear brake: Nissin single-piston caliper, 245mm disc |
Corrected 1/4-mile: 12.7 sec. @ 104 mph |
| Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 44.5mm |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart |
Top-gear roll-on: 4.6 sec. |
| Compression: 12.2:1 |
Rear tire: 160/60ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart |
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 49/43/46 mpg |
| Fuel system: EFI |
Rake/trail: 26.0°/4.1 in. |
Colors: Team Yamaha Blue/White, Cadmium Yellow, Pearl White, Raven |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate |
Seat height: 30.9/31.7 in. |
Availability: Now |
| Transmission: 6-speed |
Wheelbase: 56.7 in. |
Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Frame: Tubular-steel |
Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal. |
Contact: Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800.962.7926
www.yamaha-motor.com |
| Front suspension: 41mm Soqi fork |
Weight (tank full/empty): 477/449 lbs. |
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Dyno
Ample bottom-end torque makes the FZ6R feel pretty potent around town, but restricted horsepower limits its passing capabilities on the highway and overall amusement factor.
Ergos
The FZ's high handlebar, ample legroom and lower, softer seat are as good as it gets in the Yamaha sportbike family. Slap on a taller windscreen and you're good to go.
Yamah YZF-R6 | $10, 090
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: l-c inline-four |
Rear suspension: Soqi shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
Measured horsepower: 102.0 bhp @ 14,250 rpm |
| Valve train: DOHC, 16v |
Front brake: Dual Sumitomo four-piston calipers, 310mm discs |
Measured torque: 44.3 lb.-ft. @ 10,750 rpm |
| Displacement: 599cc |
Rear brake: Nissin single-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
Corrected 1/4-mile: 10.85 sec. @ 130.4 mph |
| Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier |
Top-gear roll-on: 3.93 sec. |
| Compression: 13.1:1 |
Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier |
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 39/36/38 mpg |
| Fuel system: EFI |
Rake/trail: 24.0°/3.8 in. |
Colors: Vivid Orange/Raven, Pearl White, Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper |
Seat height: 33.5 in. |
Availability: Now |
| Transmission: 6-speed |
Wheelbase: 54.3 in. |
Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Frame: Aluminum twin-spar |
Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal. |
Contact: Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800.962.7926
www.yamaha-motor.com |
| Front suspension: 41mm Soqi inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
Weight (tank full/empty): 427/399 lbs. |
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Dyno
Keeping the revs up is the key to unlocking the R6's phenomenal power. EPA noise tests are responsible for that big depression at 11,500 rpm.
Ergos
High rearsets, low clip-ons and a flared gas tank favor control over comfort. The R6 only feels good when you're hanging off or glued to the tank in a full racing tuck.
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