Looking to buy one within the next week.
Thoughts/Opinions?
Discuss please.
It's either this or a Ducati Monster 796.
Thanks.
Thoughts/Opinions?
Discuss please.
It's either this or a Ducati Monster 796.
Thanks.
Opinions....2011 FZ6R
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First bike?
The Duc makes more power, and is likely to be more expensive for parts and maintenance if you don't do the work yourself. It's also air-cooled, so keep that in mind for days like today. Otherwise, looks like a solid bike, but I have never ridden it, so I'm just basing it on specs.
The FZ6R will likely be cheaper for parts, but it also makes less power. Have you considered a pre-08 FZ6 instead? Those put out 97 HP and they are very good bikes. If you insist on new, why not check out the FZ8?
But, can't go wrong with either. I'd go with the FZ6R out of the 2 you listed.
The Duc makes more power, and is likely to be more expensive for parts and maintenance if you don't do the work yourself. It's also air-cooled, so keep that in mind for days like today. Otherwise, looks like a solid bike, but I have never ridden it, so I'm just basing it on specs.
The FZ6R will likely be cheaper for parts, but it also makes less power. Have you considered a pre-08 FZ6 instead? Those put out 97 HP and they are very good bikes. If you insist on new, why not check out the FZ8?
But, can't go wrong with either. I'd go with the FZ6R out of the 2 you listed.
Golluk
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I can't offer to much I'm afraid. But I did a demo ride on gsx650f, and it tends to get reviewed alongside the 650 twins and other de-tuned 600's. From the couple reviews I saw, overall the fz6 did very well. I'll leave it at that, best bet is if you can actualy test ride one for a bit. I was surprised how much I spotted things I liked or didn't like from a quick 30 minute ride.
2500Express
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Remember that the fz6 and the fz6r are two completely different bikes. It's a heavy, castrated inline 4.
Ah, so handling power isn't an issue then. The Monster and FZ6R are going to feel like runts compared to your ZX6R. The FZ6 will be close, the FZ8 will be better. Why not try an FZ1 or Ninja 1000, or something along those lines? Heck, a Triumph Street Triple or Speed Triple may be up your alley. Upright seating position, decent comfort, more than enough power and agility to handle the twisties.
It's up to you though, your choices aren't bad. But in my opinion, coming off a ZX6R, especially the 09 which is fantastic, I'd want some ponies with my comfort.
A few people mentioned looking into a FZ6; I would also suggest this. If you are open to this suggestion and are looking for a fairly detailed discussion and comparison of the FZ6 and FZ6R check out this thread: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?115741-Yamaha-FZ6R-or-Suzuki-GSX650FA .
What ever you choose look into insurance before you blow your load.
What ever you choose look into insurance before you blow your load.
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Bigevildoer
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Had an FZ6R a couple years ago. It's a fun bike, capable enough.
I would say the drawbacks are a non-adjustable suspension (except rear preload, which I ran at max, even by myself) and that it revs kind of high. I would suggest a +1 on the front to make it less buzzy at highway speeds. Puts the speedometer right in line too (reads 8% high).
Can't get slip on exhausts - it's welded from the headers. You can replace it with r6 headers, but one pipe will need a slight reshaping (torch and hammer taps) to clear the engine case.
There's a big forum online as well if you want to google it.
I would say the drawbacks are a non-adjustable suspension (except rear preload, which I ran at max, even by myself) and that it revs kind of high. I would suggest a +1 on the front to make it less buzzy at highway speeds. Puts the speedometer right in line too (reads 8% high).
Can't get slip on exhausts - it's welded from the headers. You can replace it with r6 headers, but one pipe will need a slight reshaping (torch and hammer taps) to clear the engine case.
There's a big forum online as well if you want to google it.
Monster 1100 is the only way to go 796 will feel underpowered.
With insurance not being an issue and comfort being a strong factor in your decision. If you have made up your mind on either the FZ6R or 796; I would have to say pick the FZ6R. The riding position on the two bikes you have chosen are quite similar, but the full fairings should offer more wind protection especially at highway speeds.
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My wife rides a FZ6r and likes it a lot. When I bought the street triple I test drove the monster 796 and was happy with it other than the electronic display. Compared to my old ZZR and the Triumph, I find the FZ6R very comfortable and very forgiving in the throttle and clutch. However, when I twist the throttle on the highway I'm more likely to drop a gear or two than compared to the other bikes I'm familiar with.
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Nyx13
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Mayhem rides a 2009 FZ6R...talk to him. He looked at a lot of bikes before he got that one. I know there's also a girl on here that rides the same one as well (the yellow and black) but I don't remember her 'handle', sorry.
I ride my FZ6R as my daily commuter. I take it up north to the cottage and do 5+ hour rides all the time and it's pretty comfortable. It's not going to have near the performance as the ZX6R but it's still fun and capable in the twisties. And I agree.....$4,000 seems like a steal as long as it wasn't dumped too hard and the damage is only cosmetic.
Ninja 1000, Z1000 or Speed Triple.
