The Yamaha FJ 600 motorcycle specifications include a 598 cc (36.49 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 208 kg (458.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha FJ 600 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 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 65% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd 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.
598 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Yamaha models.
208 kg — heavier than about 63% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 37%.
790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.
21.5 L — larger than about 93% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,118
2,082
Close to average.
734
823
11% below average.
1,224
1,172
4% above average.
1,424
1,416
Close to average.
790
793
Close to average.
150
181
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-V18 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/19-V18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 377 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1984 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 598 cc (36.49 cu in) |
| Torque | 53.9 Nm (5.5 kgf-m or 39.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BS32 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Hitachi TID 14-31, Transistor TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Monocross rising rate with 5-way preload |
| Front wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual Slotted Discs, 2 piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single Slotted disc, 1 piston calipers |
| Front tire | 110/90-V18 |
| Rear tire | 140/19-V18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 208 kg (458.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,118 mm (83.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,224 mm (48.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,424 mm (56.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.50 L (5.68 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 201.0 km/h (124.9 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 4.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 12.40 seconds |
Other specifications
| Color options | Silver/Red Black/Red |
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