Built to take on the Honda CBR600F and the Kawasaki Ninja 600, Yamaha’s FZ600 was, as Cycle World put it in a 1986 review, more of an “evolution, not revolution.” But even though it wasn’t built from scratch, Yamaha had enough excellent components laying around – most importantly, the engine from the FJ600.
Said engine produced 68 horespower and 38 lb-ft of torque, enough to bang out the quarter mile in 12.67 seconds at 104.71 mph. That figure came from a Cycle World review in July 1986, in which they call this bike “ the finest pure sportbike in the class ” and say that despite a slight deficit on power, “ on the strength of its marvelous chassis, the FZ600 is just about unbeatable. To borrow from Winston Churchill again, in the mid-displacement sportbike battle, this just may be Yamaha’s “finest hour.” ” When it was all said and done, Yamaha had a pocket rocket that was reliable, cheap to run…and weighed 33 pounds less than the Ninja.
Plus, how could you not fall in love with that red/white/blue livery and the dual headlights?
Manufactured in March 1986, this example is VIN: JYA2AX002GA002380.
During their ownership, the seller has covered under 100 miles. The odometer shows 10,690 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “I cleaned the carbs, new fuel “T” on carbs, main jet seals, new float needles, and changed the oil.” The seller provided their own condition report:
Modifications:
Not pictured, E3 spark plugs.
Stainless front brake lines.
Painted artwork on tail section.
Exhaust wrap.
K&N air filters.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop K951 tires which have aged out with date codes believed to be 312 and 124.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: The seller states: “Crack on front lower panel, left side upper and lower plastic mounts have been previously “repaired”, small dent left side tank, chip out of plastic rear left side by tail light, random scuffs, small paint chip on tank.”
Please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Yamaha is offered on a clean New Mexico title.
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