YAMAHA FZ600 FAZER (1998-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FZS600 Fazer was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1998 to 2004. The bike was presented at the 1997 Paris Auto Show, sharing many parts from other Yamaha machines, including a detuned version of the YZF600R Thundercat’s engine and the front discs with blue-dot calipers from the YZF-R1.

Between 1998 and 2004, the FZS600 Fazer received several modifications until 2004, when it was discontinued due to European emission standards. In 2002, the FZS600 Fazer S was introduced, with minor changes, such as a larger fuel tank, improved passenger comfort, and a front fork with preload adjustment.

In 2001, the Fazer machine had various design modifications, including a carbon-look instrument cluster and painted front fork sliders. In 2002, Yamaha introduced more cosmetic changes, such as a new design for the front fairing similar to the FZS1000, with fox eye headlights, a new instrument panel, and a sculpted fuel tank.

The FZS600 Fazer was a well-received reliable machine, but many owners complained about a problem caused by a weak front sprocket nut. In 2004, the FZS600 Fazer was the last model in Yamaha's range, discontinued due to EURO2 emission regulations.

As for power, the 1998 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer had fitted into a double cradle steel frame a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled powerplant, boasting 95 hp at 11,500 rpm and 61 Nm (46 lb-ft) torque with maximum peak at 9,500 rpm.