The Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 208 kg (458.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1989 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 60th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Yamaha models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.
208 kg — heavier than about 63% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 37%.
18 L — larger than about 82% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-18 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.240 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 240.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 83.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 59.0 x 54.8 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 208 kg (458.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.