2012 Yamaha FZ6R, The 2012 Yamaha FZ6R has a special ambience that makes you feel comfortable the minute you swing a leg over the seat. It is a sports bike that does not make any earth shattering claims; just a bike that will leave you smiling after each and every ride. Perhaps you are just getting started in motorcycling or have been around long enough to recognize that fun is not always determined by engine size or horsepower. Somewhere between cruisers and supersport bikes exists a genre simply known as sports bikes. The FZ6R fits perfectly into the less intense sport bike world with its easy to control power, light weight and low seat height. A slim compact chassis complements the fuel injected engine and its very linear throttle control. No lap records here, just a bike that inspires rider confidence and is a blast to ride. Innovative FZ6R features like adjustable seat height make it easy for beginning riders to get started. The 2012 Yamaha FZ6R offer features that make it easy for beginning riders to get started: a low seat height, grips that reach back to you, and a torquey, 600cc engine you wont outgrow anytime soon. Add a beautiful diamond-steel frame, a sleek fairing, a Yamaha R6 style exhaust and a price that makes it way more affordable than it looks, and it all adds up to the ultimate first sportsbike. 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: Transistor Controlled Ignition Transmission 6-speed; multi-plate wet clutch Final Drive O-ring 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 ZR17 Tires / Rear 160/60 ZR17 DIMENSIONS Length 83.5 in Width 30.3 in Height 46.7 in Seat Height 30.9 in Ground Clearance 5.5 in Wheelbase 56.7 in Rake (Caster Angle) 26.0° Trail 4.1 in Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal Fuel Economy** 43 mpg Wet Weight 470 lb