YAMAHA FZ-6R (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Yamaha released the FZ6R, a middleweight machine also known as the XJ6 Diversion F, in the European market. The bike was popular for beginner riders, with its low and adjustable seat height, lightweight, and decent powerful engine.

The stylish Yamaha FZ6R was fitted with a two-piece dual seat, a single headlight with ram-air vents on each side, a sleek fairing with some of the engine in plain sight, a side stand, and lightweight five-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike's braking performance was achieved by dual-piston calipers and two 298 mm floating discs on the front. In comparison, the rear wheel was fitted with a 245 mm disc and a single-piston caliper, offering solid and reliable stopping power.

In the suspension department, the frame had a 43 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm wheel travel on the front and a single shock absorber with 130 mm wheel travel on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

Compared to the XJ6 Diversion F European model, the FZ6R North American machine came without an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and electronic immobilizer. Still, both models were powered by the same detuned version of the Fazer engine.

The 2013 Yamaha FZ6R was brought to life by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fitted with a fuel injection system delivering smooth throttle response, with 78 hp on tap at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 8,500 rpm.