Naked Motorcycles
2009Yamaha FZ6 Fazer
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The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 is a versatile middleweight sport-tourer powered by a liquid-cooled 600cc inline-four engine, making it ideal for riders seeking a balance of performance and practicality. Known for its agile handling, comfortable ergonomics, and reliable fuel-injected engine, the FZ6 excels as a do-it-all motorcycle for both commuting and weekend riding.
- Capacity
- 600.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A versatile naked sportbike designed for spirited street riding, commuting, and occasional weekend canyon runs rather than dedicated touring or track use.
- Built for
- Revvy in-line four engine character with a linear power delivery, agile steel-framed handling, and a raw, unfaired naked-bike feel.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking long-distance touring comfort, wind protection, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →63
out of 100Good
The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 84.7% of the time, 3.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 63% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2009 have 59 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
84.7%Passed first time
8.3%Failed outright
7.0%Fixed during test
15,000Typical miles
36,146Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
61
65
61
70
53
20032004200520062007
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha FZ6 Fazer | 63 Good | 36,146 |
| 2 | Kawasaki ER-6F | 58 Average | 1,430 |
| 3 | Kawasaki ER-6N | 50 Average | 686 |
| 4 | Honda CB600F Hornet | 49 Average | 7,349 |
| 5 | Suzuki SV650 | 49 Average | 75,177 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z750 | 44 Average | 12,545 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 600.0 ccm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5269 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 65.5 x 44.5 mm
- Compression
- 12.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Overall length
- 2096 mm
- Overall width
- 749 mm
- Overall height
- 1209 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 208.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.30 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1-in travel
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 97 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Maintenance
- Tyre pressure (solo)
- Front 225 kPa (33 psi), rear 250 kPa (36 psi)
- Tyre pressure (two-up)
- Front 250 kPa (36 psi), rear 290 kPa (42 psi)
- Tyre pressure notes
- Solo: up to 90 kg (198 lb) load. Two-up: 90 kg to maximum load.
- Oil change
- 2.50 litres
- Oil change with filter
- 2.80 litres
- Fuel grade
- Unleaded
- Battery
- GT12B-4, 12 V 10.0 Ah
- Spark plug
- NGK CR9EK, gap 0.6-0.7 mm
- Coolant capacity
- 2.00 litres
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
Other
- Color options
- Deep Blue, Raven
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 600 cc | 600 cc | 600 cc | 600 cc | 600 cc |
| Dry weight | 180 kg | 180 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19.4 L | 19.4 L | 19.3 L | 19.3 L | 19.3 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 65 Good | 70 Good | 53 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer?
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer has a Capacity of 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer have?
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer have?
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer weigh?
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer has a Dry weight of 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds).
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