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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Review

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 height790mm
Weight205kg
EngineLiquid cooled, four stroke, DOHC, 4v
Capacity599cc
Average fuel consumption55mpg
Top speed135mph
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Submitted by:DaveReview 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 Commentsgood for everyday and trips out
Cons Commentshard to pick
Submitted by:SCDReview 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 CommentsA very good all rounder for all types of rider.
Cons CommentsProbably lighting
Submitted by:Adam KnightReview 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 CommentsNot 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 CommentsThe 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:MarcinReview 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 CommentsGood bike for a second bike (this 600cc is strong) good advice using counter sterring when you ride on bike
Cons CommentsI recommend this bike for person with hobby and trip explorators good idea it is install a top box for your stuff
Submitted by:AndyReview 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 CommentsGreat middle weight bike extremely good value does everything one can expect from a bike of its era.
Cons CommentsCould do with better lighting

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