2008 Yamaha FZ 6

2008 Yamaha FZ 6 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Yamaha
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Yamaha
Display Name
FZ 6
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2004
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$6,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
65.5 / 2.58
Stroke (in/mm)
1.75 / 44.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
600 / 36.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
82.5 / 2095.5
Width (in/mm)
29.5 / 749.3
Height (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.7 / 1440.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
410 / 186
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.1 / 19.3
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.95 / 3.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.46
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.7 / 245
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.3 / 795
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Storage Cover
Standard
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Satellite
No
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Yamaha racing blue FZ6
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 28, 2012

    Test road one and ended up buying it, the bike is fast and sits at 45 mph in the 3k rev range. Definately more of a highway bike and great for anyone looking for something cheap to start with and still have fun.

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  • Cyborg
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 20, 2010

    My son names my FZ Cyborg, after Teen Titans. I was going to name it Raven- for its color, and another character off Teen Titans. In the beginning, I had a difficult time getting used to FZ's insufficient low-end torque. After a few ride I understood the need to keep the rpm above 4k to 5k to keep ...

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  • Great Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 11, 2009

    I love the FZ6.It is great bike with good power. Great to handle. Never had a nervous moment.

    Breaks are great.

    Just fantastic.

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  • 2008 Yamaha FZ6 "Raven"
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 25, 2008

    I purchased this bike in July of 2008, and since the dealer was out, they had to order one from out-of-state. I didn't pick it up until August of 2008. This is my first bike, and I am extremely happy with it. I had read a number of reviews that said a beginner should not use this bike to learn on. ...

    The performance has been wonderful. It cruises along extremely smoothly, the shifting is great, and the gas mileage is decent. As far as quality and reliability goes, I've used Yamaha musical equipment in the past, and between the reliability I've seen in that and what I've read about the motorcycles, I will agree that I rate it highly. I only have 2600 miles on my bike, but I'm confident it will do a great job for a long time to come. The seating position is more upright then strictly sports bikes which I like. You are not leaning over constantly and your back feels much better on the ride. The standard seat does leave a little to be desired when you are on long rides because there is not much padding on it. Yes, you could put a gel pad on it, or replace it with a gel seat that Yamaha makes, but I went the cheap route. I bought a foam kneeling pad that you'd use to work in the garden. Then I went to a fabrics store and bought an extra square of foam. I stuffed the extra foam into the waterproof material that enclosed the original foam. There is a nylon loop on one end. I put a bungee cord through the loop, ran each end through the passenger handrails, connected the two ends of the bungee cord so it stays in place, and laid it on the seat. For five dollars I increased the comfort of the seat immensely. And it doesn't look bad either. I love this bike, I think the value of it is wonderful, and I plan to keep it for a long time.

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  • yamaha fz6
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 12, 2008

    i think after reserching and carefully reading magazine up dates. i have decided to buy the yamaha fz6 standard. it has a aluminum frame' 410 lbs dry weight; 468 with all the fluids and toped off with gas. 84 horsepower at the rear wheels, and about 106 horsepower at the flywheel.thats alot of power ...

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