Best budget sports bike? We test the 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600 to find out

WHAT A BIKE! A full review of the 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600. Put together especially for those of you out there who are considering buying one of these little rockets.

[ProjectMoto]

I’ve got the same Fazer, it’s done over 50, 000 miles and is still great to ride, I use it all the time and never lets me down and always enjoy riding it, I get to ride loads of bikes, usually I do videos on new Ducati’s which are awesome bikes… but they are not my Fazer … Totally agree it’s an Awesome road bike, enjoyed the video and hearing someone with the same opinion and feelings I get with the bike :)

[luigimarcon]

Thanks for review! I'm 49 years old and I have had this bike 22 years ago, and I've bought it again three years ago. Need suspension kit and little else. The FZS 600 Fazer is very good and fun!

[jamiewood]

Picked mine up 5 months ago, 6500 genuine miles on the clock for £1800 in perfect condition. Absolutely love it and your spot on when it comes to the state of the roads in the Uk, it just eats everything, and with it being an older bike makes it feel even better. Out of all of them it’s my favourite. But now I’m stuck because I don’t want to put miles on it 🤣

[jimbennett]

Got an 03 Fazer with 16, 000 mls. It had 10, 000 when I bought it fifteen months ago. Totally reliable, oil and filter change and a back tyre after a nail. Gets up and goes when needed, but can pootle through town traffic. Love it...

[DavidBusbridge]

Had one like this in 2001 after I did my direct access… thanks for a trip down memory lane!!

[noworkdave]

Only 3500 miles on it since 1998!

Good production value. Please keep these sort of videos coming.

[sawneybean]

I have a 2003 model with 42000 miles on clock. I service regular myself and touch wood have never had any issues. At 69 years of age you must appreciate I'm no speed merchant. When cruising sensible i achieve a regular 63mpg contrary to what "official" figures state. I hope i can continue to ride this bike for a good few years yet before having to pass onto someone who will inevitably appreciate and enjoy a remarkable piece of engineering. Ride safe all.

[philipbrannigan]

Back to riding after a 12 year break, didn't want to spend a lot of money, bought a 1999 bike with 28000 miles, best bike I've ever owned, I've owned everything from 2 strokes to an RSV1000., I've upgraded a lot of bits on my fazer. Best bike you'll ever need. Old school carbs need looked at from time to time but worth it. Mid range is awesome, 2 up a pleasure, bike races on with comfort. My Fazer is the best bike I have ever owned and I've been riding for 40 years. My friends have modern bikes like MT07 etc and my fazer smokes them in every sphere . Long and short rides. Downside is when your swapping parts out you get a lot of bolts snapping. Heavy clutch, headlights are like candles, gear change 1st to second needs the boot but once you get used to it it's a blast, oh and an upgrade of lights on the clocks need upgraded, £20 on ebay sorted that out, simple to install and light up like a Christmas tree so no leaving your Indicators on. Hope this helps.

[duartedm]

Love your review you did an exemplary overview of this bike and of how it feels to ride!
I actually have one myself that I bought some 10 years ago with around 50.000miles on the odometer as my first bike.
Never got to sell it eaven though I currently ride a Tracer 900 GT that I bought to do big rides with friends across europe.
I find the Fazer an awesome bike to ride. The analogue factor in it is something we can't find in modern bikes and this one rests in my garage waiting to be fully restored one day.
In my opinion this is one of the best pre-classic gems to still be found and dully appreciated. Keep these videos coming!

[johntaggart]

Had one in the early 2000's great wee bike, excellent value, you can't kill this bike.

[eugenehallahan]

I was looking how to replace my carburetor manifolds when your video popped up. I have a 1999 in black with 32.000 kmh, I have to say that I am in my 40's now and married with two kids and during my midlife crisis I bought the FZS 600 to get back into my youth of motorbikes. I have to say the Power for me is way more than I was expecting considering when you look at the specs on paper and you drive it in real they are two different things. I must be getting old or being more aware that I am no longer in my 20's and speed isn't everything but just enjoying the ride. Good video production and seeing you interested in 90's style of bikes.

[davidashleyroberts]

I've just bought first Yamaha Fazer 600. Absolutely superb bike. I wouldn't go back to sport ever ❤

[mikkapedia]

I've had this bike for 2 years now, its past 65k miles and honestly with regular servicing, it works like its brand new. Amazingly fun bike, wow!

[davidconnell]

I've recently bought one and at 70 did my first track day on it! Very impressed with it!

[daoedn]

For me its the best bike for me ever. Ive been on a track day with this bike and i can keep up with the modern bikes. On the road its comfertable and on mine i have ride about 200.000 km. I have 2 fazers 600. One have a topspeed of 240 km/hr and the other 220 km/hr. One is from 1998 and the other is from 2000. And they era cheap. With 20 liters i ride an average range is about 420 km. Its a good bike for little people. I am 1, 65 mtr and weight is 62 kg. And i am a aldays biker. ❤❤❤Yamaha fazer 600

[loudhandle]

Brilliant bikes, had my 98 for 8 years & just hit 50k. Easily capable of 200k if looked after. Good on fuel as well 55 to 60 mpg average for me & mines only used for commuting all year round. 69 mpg was the best I achieved on it. The forks are quite soft though but much better with 15w fork oil. Great review.

[andyclapham]

Bought my first one brand new in 2002, one of the first Fox Eyes. Amazing bike. Had a couple more over the years. Now got a Tracer 900 and Enfield 350 Classic Reborn in the garage, but always hanker over another Fazer ❤

[matthewbuscombe]

I have an original too, 22 years in my ownership and in Black. Great bike.

[IThinkItsMe]

I had mine a month now. Its a 2002 with 29k miles. I paid 1400 for it and have spent 1700, new clutch, back to original levers, valve clearances, timing, new tyres and brakes but its my baby. I have never had such a nice riding experience.

[timaurus]

Great review. I had the FZR600 back in the day, was so much fun. 90s bikes were so versatile. I did a lot of long distance touring on that bike.