Yamaha FZR600: review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1989-1999
Successor: Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
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| Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
1989-1990 (Europe, North America, Oceania) |
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
1991-1992 (Europe, North America) |
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
1993-1999 (Europe, North America, Oceania) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1989 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HE1, 3HE2, 3HF1, 3HH2, 3RG1, 3RH1; FZR600W, FZR600WC |
| 1990 | Europe, Oceania, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HE3, 3HE4, 3HF2, 3HG2, 3HH5, 3RG2, 3RH2; FZR600RA, FZR600RAC |
| 1991 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HE5, 3HE6, 3HE7, 3HF3, 3HH7, 3RG3, 3RH3; FZR600RB, FZR600RBC |
| 1992 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HE8, 3HE9, 3HEA, 3HEB, 3HF4, 3HH9, 3RG4, 3RH4; FZR600RD, FZR600RDC |
| 1993 | Europe, Oceania, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HEC, 3HED, 3HEE, 3HEF, 3HF5, 3HG5, 3HHB, 3RG5, 3RH5; FZR600RE, FZR600REC |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HHD, 4JH1, 4JH2, 4JH3, 4MH1, 4MM1; FZR600RF, FZR600RFC |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: 3HHF, 4JH4, 4JH5, 4JH6, 4MH2, 4MM2; FZR600RG, FZR600RGC |
| 1996 | North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: FZR600RH, FZR600RHC |
| 1997 | North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: FZR600RJ, FZR600RJC |
| 1998 | North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: FZR600RK, FZR600RKC |
| 1999 | North America | Name: Yamaha FZR600 Genesis
Code: FZR600RL, FZR600RLC |
Specifications
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2095 mm / 82,5 in – FZR600 (1989-1992)
2145 mm / 84,4 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) |
| Overall width | 700 mm / 27,6 in – FZR600 (1989-1992)
725 mm / 28,5 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Overall height | 1160 mm / 45,7 in – FZR600 (1989-1990)
1155 mm / 45,5 in – FZR600 (1991-1992) 1180 mm / 46,5 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Seat height | 785 mm / 30,9 in – FZR600 (1989-1992)
795 mm / 31,3 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55,9 in – FZR600 (1989-1990)
1425 mm / 56,1 in – FZR600 (1991-1992) 1415 mm / 55,7 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs – FZR600 (1989-1990)
204 kg / 450 lbs – FZR600 California (1989-1990) 201 kg / 443 lbs – FZR600 (1991-1992) 206 kg / 454 lbs – FZR600 California (1991-1992) 206 kg / 454 lbs – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) Deltabox |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in – FZR600 (1989-1994)
41 mm telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in – FZR600 (1995-1999) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 115 mm / 4,5 in – FZR600 (1989-1992)
Swingarm with mono-shock, 120 mm / 4,7 in – FZR600 (1993-1994) Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – FZR600 (1995-1999) | |
| Front tire size | 110/70V17-V240 – FZR600 (1989-1990)
110/70VR17-V240 – FZR600 (1991-1992) 120/60ZR17 – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/70V18-V240 – FZR600 (1989-1990)
140/60VR18-V240 – FZR600 (1991-1992) 160/60 ZR17 – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – FZR600 (1989-1990)
Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers – FZR600 (1991-1999) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve - 3,4 l) – FZR600 (1989-1992)
19,0 l / 5,0 US gal (reserve - 3,5 l) – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Trail | 94 mm / 3,7 in – FZR600 (1989-1992)
97 mm / 3,82 in – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Fuel economy | 5,9 l / 100 km (39,9 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 59,0 x 54,8 mm – FZR600 (1989-1992)
62,0 x 49,6 mm – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Displacement | 599 cm³ (36,5 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 91,0 hp (67,0 kW) / 10500 rpm – max. power for FZR600 (1989-1992)
100,0 hp (73,5 kW) / 11500 rpm – max. power for FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Max. torque | 66,0 Nm (6,7 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm – max. torque for FZR600 (1989-1992)
66,0 Nm (6,7 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – max. torque for FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,6 sec.[1] | |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph)[2] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDST32 – FZR600 (1989-1992)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD34 – FZR600 (1993-1999) |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.708 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.955 – FZR600 (1989-1990); 1.947 – FZR600 (1991-1999) 1.550 – FZR600 (1989-1992); 1.545 – FZR600 (1993-1999) 1.333 1.192 – FZR600 (1989-1992); 1.190 – FZR600 (1993-1999) 1.111 – FZR600 (1989-1992); 1.074 – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah – FZR600 (1989-1992)
12V-10Ah – FZR600 (1993-1999) | |
Images
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis: images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis: video.
Manuals
Yamaha FZR600 Genesis: manuals, parts, microfiches.