New for 2004:
- New-concept middleweight sportbike: High-performance but with an anything, anytime, anywhere attitude.
- Upright, comfortable riding position with great weather protection. Light, effortless handling for urban use, comfortable long-distance cruising, and serious sport riding too.
Engine:
- Super-light and compact YZF-R6-based engine is tuned for enhanced midrange performance as well as strong revvability.
- Cams and intake tracts are designed to produce maximum torque at 10,000 rpm, maximum power at 12,000 rpm.
- Group fuel injection system pairs cylinders 1 and 4, 2 and 3 together, uses five sensors and two paired throttle bodies.
- Powerful 32-bit processor and 4-jet bi-directional injectors negate the need for the R6’s suction-piston vacuum assist system and is 75% lighter.
- Acoustic analysis of the downdraft intake tract and exhaust produce a bike that sounds as cool as it looks.
- Yamaha Air Induction System, along with a metal honeycomb type catalytic converter, let the FZ6 pass strict EU2 and CARB emissions standards.
- Six-speed gearbox with triangulated input and output shafts, heavy-duty clutch and through-the-frame shifter.
- Stainless steel underseat exhaust system with heat shield looks cool and doesn’t interfere with passengers or luggage.
- Large radiator with ring-type fan for greater cooling capacity.
Chassis/Suspension:
- 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.
- 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.
- Placing the engine’s crankshaft axis close to the FZ6’s roll axis aids quick handling and light, positive steering.
- 25 degrees of rake, 97.5mm trail and 1,438mm wheelbase for quick handling and excellent tracking.
- Monocross linkageless rear suspension is simple and light, with sport-biased damping tuned for a controlled, progressive feel; extruded aluminum swingarm is 590mm long for reduced chain-pull effect, further bolstering the FZ6’s outstanding handling.
- Placing the battery under the fuel tank and behind the steering head helps achieve 51-percent front wheel weight distribution and excellent handling.
- 43mm, wide-set fork tubes for excellent rigidity and confident braking performance.
- 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.
- Extremely light YZF-R6-type 5-spoke wheels reduce unsprung weight by 18% for improved suspension action and handling, acceleration and deceleration.
- Thick dual seat offers exceptional solo or two-up comfort; passenger grab rails, bungee attachment points.
Additional Features:
- 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.
- 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.
- Large windscreen provides good protection and minimal noise; anti-reversion panels on each side of the lower fairing reduce turbulence.
- Dual 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector headlight gives a sleek, R1-type profile for superb aerodynamics and visibility.
- 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.
- Sporty, dual-bulb taillight design reduces both weight and size while providing excellent visibility.
- Centerstand for easier maintenance.
- Standard toolkit and U-lock storage under the seat.
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