Yamaha FZS600 Fazer overview
One of the most popular bikes made by the company is the FZS600 Fazer, which was one of the best bikes made by Yamaha. The production of the FZSs was stopped in 2003, and it took the company considerable time to replicate the success of the FZS with the introduction of the Tracer 700.
The engine is a four cylinder 600 cc, Thundercat, which is detuned and gives an output of around 100bhp. Whether you zoom through the traffic on the motorway or ride it on country roads, the bike is incrediblly fun to ride. The power of the bike is brilliantly distributed with a 6 speed gear mechanism to give other sports bikes a run for their money.
When you drive it at top speed it does tend to load at the front end, especially when you use the powerful front R1 brakes. Despite the slight wobble, the overall handling is exceptionally good.
The bike is sturdy and robust with the only occasional niggles of the downpipes corroding over time or the calliper brakes enduring wear and tear. There are no major issues with the engine of the bike per se, and it can notch up a good bit of mileage as long as it is serviced periodically. Of course it is a fuel guzzler but then who really cares when you go in for a performance bike like this one? Overall a practical bike that works well both as a city and tour bike.
Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Spec
| Seat height |
790mm |
| Weight |
205kg |
| Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, DOHC, 4v |
| Capacity |
599cc |
| Average fuel consumption |
55mpg |
| Top speed |
135mph |
| Insurance group |
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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Gallery
Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | Dave | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Nice upright position | | Ride Quality | | Smooth |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Still good after all these years |
| Engine Rating | | Does everything I need it to do |
| Brake Rating | | Starts and stops very well |
| Running Cost | | hard to pick |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | good for everyday and trips out |
| Cons Comments | hard to pick |
| Submitted by: | SCD | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | A good comfortable all rounder | | Ride Quality | | Still a good all rounder in and out of the bends |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | No issues in almost 17 years |
| Engine Rating | | A good 600cc engine |
| Brake Rating | | Over and above what is required, reliable |
| Running Cost | | Probably lighting |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | A very good all rounder for all types of rider. |
| Cons Comments | Probably lighting |
| 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 | | Slugghish in the lower revs but 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 averafe |
| 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 | Not too quick for a beginner rider and comfortable enough to ride long journeys! Great all round bike, super fun to learn on and ride. |
| 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: | Marcin | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Very comfortable bike, you can ride all day just with tank of petrol and enjoy a ride | | Ride Quality | | 200kg of weight, but really light steering bike |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Good frame and suspension, nice brake and good engine good quality of elements. |
| Engine Rating | | 95 BHP makes good acceleration |
| Brake Rating | | 2brake disc on front, 2 calippers with 2cylinders on one element on rear disc brake with one but realy strong brake |
| Running Cost | | I recommend this bike for person with hobby and trip explorators good idea it is install a top box for your stuff |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Good bike for a second bike (this 600cc is strong) good advice using counter sterring when you ride on bike |
| Cons Comments | I recommend this bike for person with hobby and trip explorators good idea it is install a top box for your stuff |
| Submitted by: | Andy | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | Have done a few 300mile trips without too much discomfort | | Ride Quality | | Quite reasonable handling |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Good paintwork and chrome no rust even still has original exhausts not bad for a bike over 16 years old |
| Engine Rating | | More powerful then a lot of later bikes of similar size |
| Brake Rating | | For a budget bike very good |
| Running Cost | | Could do with better lighting |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Great middle weight bike extremely good value does everything one can expect from a bike of its era. |
| Cons Comments | Could do with better lighting |
| Submitted by: | Nick | Review Date: July 2019 |
Comfort | | Comfy for both the rider and pillion, however I'm a shorter rider and I tend to slip down the seat trying to adjust myself | | Ride Quality | | Its great at cornering an is smooth, however it's a very heavy bike espeically with a pillion |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Everything that is stock about the bike has been excellent and hasnt broken down on me. Ive had a restriction kit fitted and it doesnt seem to like it very much. Ive also had an exhaust leak but is understandable considering its 21 years old |
| Engine Rating | | I can't fully comment on the performance as I have it restricted, however its very fast compared to what Im used to |
| Brake Rating | | Very good braking system, double piston on the front and single piston on the rear, however ive upgraded my rear to a 2 piston caliper so I cant comment on the effectiveness of the stock rear brakes |
| Running Cost | | It uses a lot more fuel than what Im used to. About £18 for 120miles |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Braking and speed |
| Cons Comments | Its too tall for me, and the headlight brightness is quite poor |
