The New 2009 Yamaha FZ6R - Starter Supersport
New ergos accommodate more riders. A two-piece adjustable seat helps, but the FZ6R fits sm
Tech Spec
Evolution
Son of FZ6-a.k.a. an R6 for the rest of us.
Rivals
Any of Hyosung's, Kawasaki's and Suzuki's 650cc twins, plus Ducati's Monster 696 and Triumph's Street Triple.
Tech Spec
| Price | $6990-$7090 |
| Engine type | l-c inline-four |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4v |
| Displacement | 600cc |
| Bore x stroke | 65.5 x 44.5mm |
| Compression | 12.2:1 |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmssion | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | na |
| Claimed torque | na |
| Frame | Tubular-steel |
| Front suspension | Soqi telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single Soqi shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Brembo two-piston calipers, 298mm disc |
| Rear brake | Brembo single-piston caliper, 245mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone BT021 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 Bridgestone BT021 |
| Rake/trail | 26/4.1 in. |
| Seat height | 30.9-31.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.6 gal |
| Claimed curb weight | 470 lbs. |
| Colors | Team Yamaha Blue/White, Cadmium Yellow, Pearl White, Raven Black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 12 mo./unlimited mi. |
Contact
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800.962.7926
www.yamaha-motor.com
Verdict
Who says your first streetbike can't be fun?
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