Sportbikes
1996Yamaha FZR 600
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The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 is a fully faired sport bike, a road-friendly 600 from the 1990s. Its liquid-cooled 599cc inline four makes 91 hp and 67.7 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 785 mm seat, 208 kg wet weight and 18-litre tank make it usable for daily riding as well as weekend fun.
- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 91.0 HP (66.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- This is a late-90s middleweight sportbike built for spirited road riding and occasional track days rather than commuting or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A revvy, high-strung inline-four paired with a light, agile chassis gives it a playful, eager personality that thrives when pushed hard through corners.
- Not ideal for
- It is not a good fit for riders seeking upright comfort, long-haul touring capability, passenger-friendly accommodations, or any 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?
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- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Power
- 91.0 HP (66.9 kW)
- Torque
- 67.7 Nm (6.9 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5028 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 59.0 x 54.8 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1425 mm
- Overall length
- 2096 mm
- Overall width
- 701 mm
- Overall height
- 1156 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 208.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.40 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-VR17-240
- Rear tyre
- 140/60-VR18-240
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1989 | 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1997 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Dry weight | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18.2 L |
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 FZR 600?
The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 has a Capacity of 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FZR 600 have?
The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 has a Power of 91.0 HP (66.9 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FZR 600 have?
The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha FZR 600?
The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 has a Torque of 67.7 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.9 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha FZR 600 weigh?
The 1996 Yamaha FZR 600 has a Dry weight of 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds).
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