In 1999 the Fazer became the top selling model in its class in Europe and by the end of 2002 it had gone on to record total sales in Europe of nearly 83,000 units. Despite many competitors followed this success by introducing similar concepts, the Fazer's popularity has remained very strong.

In 2002 there was a ‘facelift’ with new fairing and double headlights.

In 2004 Yamaha made a big step in the development by launching a new Fazer, applying the latest engine and frame technologies. This model, the FZ6, was a complete redesign with an engine based on the famous R6 engine and an aluminium frame.
For the first time a ‘naked’ version was introduced. The aggressive design of this version caught a large following, with customers and with competitors!
The FZ6 was a huge success and sales in Europe jumped to around 30.000 units per year...

In 2007 the FZ6/Fazer was upgraded to the so-called S2 version, with aluminium swingarm, new brakes and many detail improvements. The S2 models are easily recognizable for their black chassis.

Today, after all these years in the market, both new and experienced riders still love the dynamic qualities of the FZ6/Fazers!

1998 The first Fazer

1999

2000
Introduction of special versions named FZS600S:
Models with special two-tone paint scheme.

2001

2002 Major modifications

• New cowl
• New headlight
• 22 litre tank
• Stainless steel exhaust
• New instrumentation
• Range of detail improvements

2003

2004
Completely new model with new 98HP engine. The engine is a modern, R6 derived powerplant with fuel injection.
The mufflers are located under the seat and give this new FZ6 great looks.
The new, aluminium, main frame is produced with Yamaha’s latest CF-diecast technology.

Other chassis features are:
• Longer swingarm (from 516.5 to 590 mm)
• Bigger front fork (from 41 to 43 mm diameter)
• Wider tyres (front from 110 to 120, rear from 160 to 180 in width)
All the body parts are new, and the instrument panel is changed to digital.

From now on, the model with fairing is called “FZ6 Fazer” (FZ6S) and the naked model is simply called “FZ6” (FZ6N).
The Naked model is lighter, the Fazer model has additional equipments that include the fairing and also a center-stand and passenger handles.

2005

2006

2007
Upgraded model named “S2” features:
• Diamond shape aluminium swingarm
• Monobloc, 4-piston type front brake calipers
• Aluminium, bolt-on type passenger footrest brackets
• New instrument panel.with analog rpm counter
• New seat texture

The non-S2 model is a value-for-money option without these changes and with a 78 HP engine.

The Fazer models with cowling, get a slightly redesigned cowling.

2008

2009