Sportbikes
1987Yamaha FZ 600
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The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 is a Japanese sports bike powered by a 599cc air-cooled inline four making 54.6 hp and 44 Nm. It weighs 186 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 16-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 54.6 HP (39.8 kW) @ 9400 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Yamaha, built around a 599cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
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 complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 1 recall may applySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSApr 1988 · 88V069000
FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID HOSE MAY CONTACT SPEEDOMETER CABLE DURING NORMAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
Risk: THIS COULD WEAR THE BRAKE HOSE AND CAUSE BRAKE FLUIDLEAKAGE, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, AND LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A SPEEDOMETER CABLE HOLDER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE FLUID HOSE; REPLACE BRAKE HOSE IF NECESSARY.
These recalls cover some 1987 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Yamaha recalls →
US owner complaints
None filed for 1987 · 1 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 1987 model; owners of other years of the Yamaha FZ 600 have filed 1.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →19
out of 100Poor
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 71.4% of the time, 9.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 19% of models.
All years of this model: 18 / 100 (poor) from 861 tests.
71.4%Passed first time
22.6%Failed outright
5.9%Fixed during test
29,000Typical miles
287Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
19
19
12
198719881989
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CBR600F | 52 Average | 255,924 |
| 2 | Ducati 750 F1 | 49 Average | 104 |
| 3 | Suzuki GSX-R750 | 47 Average | 145,807 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Z750 | 44 Average | 12,545 |
| 5 | Yamaha FZR 600 | 21 Below average | 12,894 |
| 6 | Yamaha FZ 600 | 18 Poor | 861 |
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
- 599.0 ccm
- Power
- 54.6 HP (39.8 kW) @ 9400 RPM
- Torque
- 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2935 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 58.5 x 55.7 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Transistorized
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1384 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 200.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 36mm Kayaba forks air pressure
- Rear suspension
- Showa single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 269mm discs 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 269 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-18
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 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Dry weight | 186 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 19 Poor | 19 Poor |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FZ 600?
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 has a Capacity of 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FZ 600 have?
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 has a Power of 54.6 HP (39.8 kW) @ 9400 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha FZ 600 have?
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha FZ 600?
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 has a Torque of 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha FZ 600 weigh?
The 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 has a Dry weight of 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds).
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