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Dethrottling Yamaha FZ6 / FZ6 Fazer

Fazer with 98 hp

The popular motorcycles of the 2006 season undoubtedly included Yamaha’s FZ6 and FZ6 Fazer. In the registration statistics, the 98 PS strong 600 four-cylinder all-rounder in the undisguised and half-boarded variant took fifth place. Anyone who was toying with the purchase of this motorcycle at the beginning of 2007 first had to swallow a bitter pill. FZ6 and FZ6 Fazer were only available in the beginner’s 34 HP version or with low insurance 78 HP. The full power of 98 hp is reserved for the optically and technically revamped, new model FZ6 Fazer S2.

A glaring shortcoming of throttling to 78 hp: where other manufacturers at great expense (changing the camshaft timing and reducing the intake cross-sections) gave their engines a performance-appropriate characteristic, Yamaha is the simplest possible solution. A stop on the throttle valve limits the opening angle of the same. Tea rest is done by changing the ignition map.

The result has been known since the comparison test was published in MOTORRAD 5/2007. The four-cylinder turns bravely into tea five-digit range without looking lively. In the higher speed range, he even hesitantly accelerates. It’s a shame, actually, as the engine runs nicely in the partial load range, is smooth and cultivated. If that wasn’t enough, the only option left was to use the Fazer S2, which is 411 euros more expensive.

The “primitive” type of throttling also has advantages: FZ6 and FZ6 Fazer can be “uncorked” for 50 euros. A different throttle stop and a ground cable to be attached to the ignition box (changes the ignition map) give the two their 98 hp and performance that is appropriate for the high-quality chassis of the sporty all-rounder.

You can also save money with Yamaha’s “Save the Piggy Bank, Part 2” campaign, which runs until July 31st. Every customer who buys an FZ6 / FZ6 Fazer receives original Yamaha accessories worth 300 euros free of charge. If you want, you can, for example, have the 50 euros credited for dethrottling.

Technical data Yamaha FZ6 / FZ6 Fazer

Engine: water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, injection, ø 38 mm, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 65.5 x 44.5 mm
Cubic capacity 600 cm3
Compression ratio 12.2: 1

rated capacity
57 kW (78 hp) at 11500 rpm
[72 kW (98 PS) at 12000 rpm]

Max. Torque
52 [63] Nm at 10,000 rpm

Chassis: Bridge frame made of aluminum, telescopic fork, ø 43 mm, central spring strut, directly hinged, adjustable spring base, double disc brake at the front, ø 298 mm, double-piston floating calipers, disc brake at the rear, ø 245 mm, two-piston fixed caliper.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17
Dunlop D 252 tires tested

Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1440 mm, seat height * 795 mm, weight with a full tank * 210 (216) kg, payload * 187 (181) kg, tank capacity 19.4 liters.

Two year guarantee
Colors black, silver

MOTORCYCLE measurements

Performance
Top speed2
195 [224] km / h

acceleration
0 ?? 100 km / h 4.4 [3.7] sec
0 ?? 140 km / h 7.9 [6.2] sec
0 200 km / h [15.0] sec

Draft
60 ?? 100 km / h 5.3 [4.8] sec
100 ?? 140 km / h 6.6 [5.7] sec
140 ?? 180 km / h 13.0 [6.9] sec

Consumption in the test
Normal fuel type
Country road liters / 100 km 5.6 [5.0]

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