Yamaha YZF600RG problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
1,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 8 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1; Steering: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 761058 · 2002-04-23 (April 23, 2002)
I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH SECOND GEAR ON MY YAMAHA. THE BIG PROBLEM IS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILS. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL REPORTS OF SECOND GEAR FAILURES WITH THE YZF 600 AND YAMAHA NEEDS TO ADDRESS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 761058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 761081 · 2002-04-23 (April 23, 2002)
WHEN SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP BACK INTO NEUTRAL AFTER 2ND GEAR HAS BEEN ENGAGED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 761081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 761082 · 2002-04-23 (April 23, 2002)
2ND GEAR DISENGAGES, CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 761082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 766479 · 2002-08-30 (August 30, 2002)
NEW BIKE WITH "SEALED" MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY LEAKING ACID, PERMANENTLY DAMAGING SEVERAL PARTS INCLUDING DRIVE CHAIN, WHICH AS A RESULT OF THIS DAMAGE COULD FAIL, ENDANGERING RIDER AND/OR PASSENGER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 766479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014172 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
STEERING MECHANISM OF MOTORCYCLE LOCKED UPON TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THEN SUBSEQUENTLY LOCKED TO THE LEFT AS WELL, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159738 · 2006-06-13 (June 13, 2006)
YAMAHA 600 GRIZZLY, MOD YFM600FHM, VIN NO. JY4-AJ02W-3-YA024767 03/25/06 WHILE RIDING MY YAMAHA 600 GRIZZLY I HAD A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WITH MAJOR FIRE. BIKE BACK FIRED THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE RELEASING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. I IMMEDIATELY HAD 2 FT FLAMES BOTH SIDES OF GAS TANK AS I TRIED TO STOP. FIRE IN MY FACE, HEAT ON MY CHEST I JUMPED FOR MY LIFE. I LAID THERE FEELING PAIN & WATCHING MY YAMAHA BURN TO ASH AND CHARRED METAL. LESS THAN A MINUTE FLAMES WERE 20 FT IN THE AIR. BIKE PROFESSIONALS TOLD ME THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY TO ESCAP…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159738 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1995: 1; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0