The Yamaha FZS600 Fazer is a

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produced by

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between 1998 and 2004. It is the predecessor of the

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. During its production run, it underwent several changes before being discontinued in 2004 due to European emissions laws coming into force. The FZS600 was first unveiled at the

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in 1997, and shares parts from other Yamaha models, notably the engine from the YZF600R Thundercat, detuned to give more mid-range power, and the front discs and blue-dot calipers from the

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Model history

* 1998: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer launched. Model number 5DM1. * 1999: Model number 5DM4. * 2000: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer S Introduced, with several minor changes including larger fuel tank, improved pillion comfort and preload adjustment on front shocks. Model number 5DM7. * 2001: Several cosmetic changes, including carbon look instrument panel and painted fork sliders. Model number 5DMC for FZS600 and 5DMF for FZS600S. Yamaha FZS600 Fazer 2003 Blue

* 2002: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer New front fairing design, nicknamed "Foxeye". Improvements included new fairing design similar to the FZS1000, sculpted tank and new instrument panel. Model number 5RT1. * 2004: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer discontinued due to Euro-2 emissions laws, which the bike failed to pass.

References

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