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Yamaha FZ6 R - [2015]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ6 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno.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 2015 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 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2015 Yamaha FZ6 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [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 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 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 1991 Kawasaki KR 1 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2015 Yamaha FZ6 R.
The 2015 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 2015 FZ6 competing with the 1991 Kawasaki KR 1 S [391.3 bhp\ton] and the 1990 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 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [234.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2015 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 2015 Yamaha FZ6 R and the 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45
When talking about the performance of the 2015 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 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 (12.3 secs) and the 1985 Suzuki XN 85 D Turbo (12.3 secs).
The 2015 version of the Yamaha FZ6 R has a maximum speed of 124mph.
Top Speed of the 2015 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 2015 Yamaha FZ6 R then how about a 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (135 mph) and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (135 mph).
