1993 Yamaha FZR600

Make Model	Yamaha FZR 600
Year	1993
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	599 cc / 36.6 cub in
Bore x Stroke	59 x 54.8 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	4 x 38mm Mikuni BDST32
Ignition	Transistor controlled digital
Sparkplug	Type/manufacturer - CR9E or CR8E/NGK - U27ESR-N or U24ESR-N/NIPPONDENSO
Sparkplug Gap	0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Generator	AC magneto generator
Battery	GM12AZ/12v 12AH
Electrics	Headlight type - Quartz bulbBulb wattage/quantity Headlight - 12V 35W/35W x 2 Tail/brake light - 12V 8W/27W x 2 Front flasher/running light - 12V 27W/8W x 2 Rear flasher light - 12V 27W x 2 Meter light - 12V 1.7 x 4 Neutral indicator light - 12V 3.4V x 1 High beam indicator light - 12V 3.4V x 1 Oil level indicator light - 12V 3.4V x 1 Turn indicator light - 12V 3.4V x 1
Starting	Electric
Max power	66.3 kW / 91 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc
Transmission	6 speed
Transmission Type	Constant mesh 6-speed
Final Drive	O-ring chain, 530 size, 106 links
Primary reduction system	Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio	82/48 (1.708)
Secondary reduction ratio	45/15 (3.000)
Gear Ratio	1st - 37/13 (2.846) 2nd - 37/19 (1.947) 3rd - 31/20 (1.550) 4th - 28/21 (1.333) 5th -31/26 (1.192) 6th - 30/27 (1.111):1
Frame	Double cradle
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic fork preload adjustable, Coil spring, oil damper
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Rising-rate Monoshock preload and rebound adjustable, Gas, coil spring, oil damper
Rear Wheel Travel	115 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes	2 x 298mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 214mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/70-17
Rear Tyre	130/70-17
Rake	25°
Trail	94 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions	Length 2095 mm / 82.5 in Width 700 mm / 27.6 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Wheelbase	1425 mm / 56.1 in
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight	195 kg / 430 lbs
Wet Weight	208 kg / 458 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.8 gal
Reserve	3.4 Litres / 0.9 gal
Consumption Average	5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / 43 mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph - 0	13.3 m / 43.8 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph - 0	36.88m / 121 ft
Standing ¼ Mile	11.4 sec / 189.0 km/h / 117 mph
Top Speed	237.1 km/h / 147 mph
Reviews	The FZR Archives

There are two types of FZR600's, pre and post Dec '93. They're completely different animals.

Launched in Feb 89', the Genesis had the slanted engine of the FZ750 and thou Genesis, but with four valves, not five. It had a Deltabox frame, 38mm forks, monoshock, 2-pot calipers, naff-all weight and killer steering.

For five years FZR's were unchanged. By 93' it was underpowered, under-suspended, under-braked and under tired. Still a hoot...

The '94 FZR (called the YZF600 in the USA) got new frame, wheels (tires), bodywork, engine & suspension. The only similarities to the old FZR were the name and the motor's angle. The new FZR lacked the old bike's sparkling naughtiness and though it put Yamaha back at the top, it was only temporary. The ZX-6 and re-vamped CBR6 saw to that.

Two years later the FZR finally bowed out, superceded by the YZF600 Thundercat.

The FZR was considered by many to be the best 600 available when it was introduced in 1989. There have been no major revisions to the FZR's design with the exception of substituting a single headlight in the '91 and '92 years and adding 4 pot brake calipers, a spin on type oil filter and a bit wider rear tire after '89.

The key features of the FZR600 is the Deltabox frame. Although made of heavy steel, it is a frame design that evenly distributes the weight of the bike giving it incredible handling characteristics, now heavily copied by every other sportbike manufacturer. Some FZR600's, and all those sold in California, USA, have an EXUP valve. The EXUP maintains high back pressure at low RPM's and opens fully at high RPM's yielding excellent midrange and no loss of top end, most exhaust tuners find the Yamaha EXUP valve design "hard to beat." Therefor it is recommended to only add a full exhaust system on a 49 state FZR600 as it requires you to lose the EXUP valve (just get a good slip-on).

The only problem with the stock FZR for performance riding is the under dampened rear shock and soft fork springs. Öhlins and FOX both make replacements for the rear that make a world of difference and Race Tech springs for the front are the preferred choice.

The FZR is an excellent machine that will run circles around inexpensive Ninja's, Katana's, and the like. The popularity of this bike makes it easy to find parts and used ones between $2000-$4000. Reliablity is excellent under normal riding, but the weak Yamaha clutch and tranny does not take kindly to abuse, repair work should you destroy yours is aprox. $1000.

Yamaha FZR 600