Thursday, November 5, 2009

Yamaha FZ6R Chassis/Suspension


Yamaha FZ6R Chassis/Suspension

Here the Yamaha FZ6R Chassis/Suspension Features.


• With its exciting sport bike looks, onlookers will know this isn’t just another middleweight bike. There’s no mistaking Yamaha’s high-performance heritage in this new FZ6R.

• The seat has separate front and rear sections, and the rider’s seat features an innovative height adjustment mechanism. The seat can be set 20mm – just over 3/4 of an inch – higher for taller riders, a change that can make a big difference on an all-day ride


• The overall chassis rigidity has been designed to provide both excellent handling and all-day comfort. In order to further enhance the smoothness and comfort of the ride, the front-end dimensions a have been optimized, including a caster angle of 26° and trail of 103.5mm, contributing a bike that has great steering feeling, making the bike even more of a pleasure to ride.

• The front suspension has sturdy 41mm inner tubes, matched to a die-cast aluminum upper triple clamp and forged-steel under bracket, providing superior cushioning performance and good front-end feel. Wheel travel is a generous 5.1 inches to help soak up those bumps in the road.

• The rear suspension is lightweight and contributes to the centralization of mass, and the mono-cross suspension provides excellent wheel travel, a full 5.1 inches. Superior road hugging performance has been achieved with optimally designed damping-force valves and oil channels.

• This bike boasts hydraulic discs front and rear. The 298mm diameter front discs are lightweight for reduced unsprung weight, while the single rear disc is 245mm, and the brakes feature semi-metallic pads. The brakes have been designed to offer great feel and superb braking ability.

• FZ6R mounts tubeless radial tires on cast aluminum wheels. While their lightweight construction helps centralize mass, they also help contribute to agile handling.

Additional Features:

• The new meter panel gives the rider plenty of feedback, including a digital display speedometer, analog tachometer, odometer/tripmeter, fuel gauge, and water coolant gauge.

• Body work has an exterior coating for superior shine.

Source: yamaha-motor.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

M4 Full Exhaust for 09 FZ6R


M4 Full Exhaust for 09 FZ6R

M4 Performance Exhaust is proud to introduce the all new full system for the 2009 Yamaha FZ6R. To replace the one-piece construction offered by the factory, M4 has designed a full system only option that substantially improves the Yamaha’s performance. With the M4 system, the FZ6R Dyno tests show an 8% increase in peak horsepower. For added performance, the system weighs in at a mere 9 lbs., exactly half the weight of the stock pipe. For a sleek and streamlined factory look, with the performance and sound quality, this M4 system is the only way to go!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

2010 Yamaha FZ6R Comes with New Graphics




2010 Yamaha FZ6R Comes with New Graphics

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has announced that its 2010 version of its FZ6R sportbike model comes with new colors and graphics. “With the 2010 FZ6R Yamaha is continuing to define what to expect from an entry level sport bike,” the company says in a statement.

The 2010 FZ6R will be available in dealerships nationwide beginning in February 2010 with a starting MSRP of $7,390. The FZ6R will be available in Team Yamaha Blue/White, Pearl White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Vivid Magenta and Raven.


“New comers to the sport will especially appreciate the low seat height and handlebars that put the rider comfortably in control and anyone can appreciate build quality usually reserved for models costing thousands of dollars more.”

“An all new diamond-shaped steel frame keeps the seat height low enough to comfortably reach the ground while allowing responsive handling. A solidly mounted engine allows for the optimum balance of high vertical rigidity and comparatively low lateral rigidity for stability at speed and sharp cornering performance.”

The 600cc FZ6R features include adjustable handlebar and seat position and full meter display with digital speedometer, analog tachometer, odometer/tripmeter, fuel gauge and water coolant gauge.

“Stylish bodywork lends the FZ6R a sporty aggressive look, borrowing aggressive lines from the YZF-R series with more extensive wind protection to match the more upright seating position. A low mount exhaust keeps the mass centralized while adding to the aggressive modern look of the bike.”

“Now what’s your excuse for not getting the cool sportbike you always wanted?” the company concluded.

From: autoevolution.com

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Yamaha FZ6R 2009


Yamaha FZ6R 2009

Before even throwing a leg over the new 2009 Yamaha FZ6R, we couldn't help but think that this bike fits neatly into the burgeoning entry-level sportbike category and is just the kind of motorcycle that most Americans would be better off purchasing than a bike from the more popular supersport category. Generally speaking, though today's crop of 600cc race-replica motorcycles.


Yamaha FZ6R are tons of fun to ride in a proper setting, there are few if any circumstances where it's necessary to have a machine capable of topping 160 mph or accelerating to 60 in around three seconds on public roads. With this in mind, we had very high hopes for Yamaha's latest middleweight sportbike.