YAMAHA FZ6-S2 (2006-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, alongside the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2, the Japanese maker released the FZ6 S2 model, a stripped-down version to its bare essentials, without a front cowl, dual headlight design, and windscreen.

The Yamaha FZ6 S2 was equipped with standard features, including a one-piece dual seat, a single-unit headlight design, an under-seat exhaust system, a blacked-out engine and frame, a new aluminum swingarm, and five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

Both Yamaha FZ6 S2 and FZ6 Fazer S2 were urban sports machines powered by a second-generation R6-derived engine with excellent mid-range performance, making them the most famous European all-around motorcycles.

The bike packed a twin-spar aluminum frame, fitted with a 43 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm wheel travel handling the front suspension and a single shock absorber with an aluminum swingarm and 120 mm wheel travel operating the rear suspension.

In the braking department, the 2007 Yamaha FZ6 S2 packed four-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs on the front and a single-piston caliper with a 245 mm disc on the rear, providing strong stopping power.

The bike's 599cc liquid-cooled four-stroke four-cylinder powerplant was wrapped around by an aluminum frame and delivered a power output of 98 hp with a peak force at 12,000 rpm and 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.

The Yamaha FZ6 S2 was equipped with a six-speed manual transmission that took power from the engine and sent it to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 219 kph (136 mph).