2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 and FZ6R

Yesterday we revealed the 2009 YZF-R1 to all our readers. But for people who prefer the smaller, more agile 600cc bikes, Yamaha has not one but two bikes on offer. Though not heading for India, they are still a treat for the eyes. The YZF-R6 gets new colors schemes - the Halloween inspired orange-black looks the best according to me. But the schemes are no where close to the kick-ass jobs on the 2009 Honda CBRs.

For starters and learners, Yamaha has launched the FZ6R. Apart from the 'F-Z-6' letters and number, the bike doesn't share anything else with the FZ6 street bike. It uses a detuned version of the old R6 motor and mates it to a new chassis design and a low seating - making it an ideal choice for newbies and female riders. The bike boasts of killer paint schemes and comes at a price much cheaper than Yam's flagship R6.

YZF-R6 Tech Specs:

Engine
Type	599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke	67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Carburetion	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front	120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear	180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length	80.3 in
Width	27.6 in
Height	43.3 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wheelbase	54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	24°
Trail	3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change)	3.6 qt
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Fuel Economy**	40 mpg
Wet Weight	414 lb

FZ6R Tech Specs:

Engine
Type	600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 16 valves
Bore x Stroke	65.5mm x 44.5mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	6-speed; multi-plate wet clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Telescopic fork, 5.1-in.travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock, 5.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Hydraulic disc, 298mm
Brakes/Rear	Hydraulic disc, 245mm
Tires/Front	120/70 ZR17M/C 58W
Tires/Rear	160/60 ZR17M/C 69W
Dimensions
Length	83.5 in
Width	30.3 in
Height	46.7 in
Seat Height	30.9 in
Wheelbase	56.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	26.0°
Trail	4.1 in
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Fuel Economy**	N/A
Wet Weight	467 lb (CA: 470)

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