Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2006 Yamaha FZ6 utilizes a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96.6 HP (70.5 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63.1 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) at 6,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 161 HP per liter and a 5,600 rpm working window between peak torque (6,400 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the FZ6 measures 216 kg (476 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.24 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19.4-liter (5.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 22 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 88 km (55 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2005 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
161 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.24 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,400–12,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~88 km (55 mi)
Engine
Displacement600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power96.6 HP (70.5 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque63.1 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM
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