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Yamaha FZ6 N S2 - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ6 N S2 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Team Rizla Suzuki Moto GP Repl.This particular Yamaha FZ6 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2008 FZ6 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ6's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ6 N S2 in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha FZ6 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 46.5 lb-ft (63.1 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZ6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1978 Kawasaki Z1 R Turbo has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2.
The 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 has a Power to weight ratio of 490.0 bhp per ton and 232.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 FZ6 competing with the 1978 Kawasaki Z1 R Turbo [514.2 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12STT Lightning Super TT [512.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZ6 generating around 232.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 Sport [257.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Yamaha XS 1100 G [257.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ6 N S2 similar in acceleration to the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F (7.5 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki Z 800 Performance Edition (7.5 secs). This Yamaha FZ6 N S2 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 and the 2007 Yamaha FZ6 N S2
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 (12.1 secs) and the 1979 Kawasaki Z 750 FX (12.1 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha FZ6 N S2 has a maximum speed of 136mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 FZ6 equals the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 then how about a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (147 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (147 mph).
