Yamaha FZ6 Fazer Overview
One of the most popular bikes from the Yamaha series was the Fazer 600. However, when the new EU emissions regulations came into force in 2003, the Fazer 600 did not make the cut. As an alternative the company introduced the new and advanced F6 in the markets. With a superb engine, great looks and terrific handling it was one of the most versatile bikes around. Whether it is for long rides in the countryside or travelling around sharp city corners, the bike is a winner.
This bike features a detuned engine and offers a tonne of acceleration at all levels. The only thing is the bike needs a lot of revving to bring the engine to life to its true power. Later in 2007, an upgraded version was introduced that also offered better fuelling.
The handling is spot on because of its great features like sturdy tyres, great suspensions, new chassis and wide handle bars etc. The braking is sharp as well. The only niggles are the play on the throttle, a not so smooth gearbox and a heavy clutch. Despite these minor issues, the bike is seamless to ride on the open road.
The bike is relatively durable, including the chassis. However, care needs to be taken to polish parts at intervals, to ensure they retain that brand new gleam and shine and prevent corrosion from damaging them. The highlight of the bike is its brilliant ergonomics which make it comfortable for people of all sizes and shapes to ride.
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer Spec
| Seat height | 795mm |
| Weight | 187kg |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, DOHC, 4v |
| Capacity | 599cc |
| Average fuel consumption | 42mpg |
| Top speed | 141mph |
| Insurance group | – |
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer Gallery
Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | Levi | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | | | Ride Quality | | Great bike at low and high speeds. Very nippy and responsive |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Never broken down |
| Engine Rating | | |
| Brake Rating | | Great brakes, I have got ABS as well so can stop remarkably quickly. |
| Running Cost | | Its fun to ride, fast, responsive and economical. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | I love my bike. It looks fantastic. Its always a joy to ride. It has never given me any trouble mechanically. |
| Cons Comments | Its fun to ride, fast, responsive and economical. |
| Submitted by: | Adam Knight | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Very comfy stock seat | | Ride Quality | | Generally smooth but gears can be clunky |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | All rounder good bike, stable and strong with everything you need! |
| Engine Rating | | Sluggish in the lower revs when you get passed 7k it comes alive! |
| Brake Rating | | Standard brakes, I had mine upgraded to braided lines which made a tremendous difference! The stock ones are average! |
| Running Cost | | The gears could be made smoother when changing and the power could be felt more at lower revs for that extra boost in tricky situations! |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | I like the smooth riding and a great first learner bike! Great all round bike, super fun to learn on and ride. Not too quick for a beginner rider and comfortable enough to ride long journeys! Decent piece and good fuel economy. |
| Cons Comments | The gears could be made smoother when changing and the power could be felt more at lower revs for that extra boost in tricky situations! |
| Submitted by: | Gareth George | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | Not ad a pillion on it yet, but for me it is good | | Ride Quality | | No rattles or squeaks |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | |
| Engine Rating | | For me it's fast, had a MK1 600 bandit before, and this is a lot quicker |
| Brake Rating | | Brakes are good (non ABS) |
| Running Cost | | Bit louder |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | The bike |
| Cons Comments | Bit louder |
| Submitted by: | Andrew | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | Perfect for city, but not to go abroad. | | Ride Quality | | Light, takes corners easy |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Built ok, never broken down |
| Engine Rating | | Very powerful. On full throttle and first gear goes easy wheelie. |
| Brake Rating | | Brakes are ok but could be better |
| Running Cost | | Worse thing is doesn't drive well if you load too much top box. Back light is ugly. Could be more sporty. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Cheap and very reliable brake |
| Cons Comments | Worse thing is doesn't drive well if you load too much top box. Back light is ugly. Could be more sporty. |
| Submitted by: | Emilio Garcia | Review Date: November 2017 |
Comfort | | Very comfortable for day to day use, however for journeys longer than 2 hours you would probably begin to struggle | | Ride Quality | | Easy to ride and very forgiving…still lots of power if you want to have fun! Some vibrations around 7k rpm |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | No problems after almost 40k miles |
| Engine Rating | | For a 600cc street bike, it has plenty of power |
| Brake Rating | | Not the best |
| Running Cost | | Relatively inexpensive to run |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Ideal first big bike |
| Cons Comments | More power at lower revs |
