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Yamaha FZ6 R - [2009]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ6 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade C-ABS Repsol Repl and the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC.This particular Yamaha FZ6 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2009 FZ6 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ6's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.1993 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1993cc.
Weighing in at 211 kgs (465 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ6 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 77.5 bhp (57 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.0 lb-ft (59.7 Nm) @ 8500 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 1990 Kawasaki KR 1 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 R.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ6 R has a Power to weight ratio of 367.2 bhp per ton and 209.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 FZ6 competing with the 1990 Kawasaki KR 1 S [391.3 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Kawasaki KR 1 S [391.3 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 209.0 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 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [234.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [234.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ6 R similar in acceleration to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS (10.1 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Z 650 SE (10.1 secs). This Yamaha FZ6 R 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 2009 Yamaha FZ6 R and the 1995 Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.3 secs @ 110 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1995 Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit (12.3 secs) and the 2019 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (12.3 secs).
The 2009 version of the Yamaha FZ6 R has a maximum speed of 124mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 FZ6 equals the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 R then how about a 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (135 mph) and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (135 mph).
Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S
Engine Capacity: 1854 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.4 secs @ 0 mph
