The 6r is such a glorious bike. I share your fear. The FZ07 and FZ09 will replace it.2016? Is this year the final production year for our bike? 2015 was the 1st year that the FZ only had one color choice. I'm thinking its gone because Yamaha will make a fully faired FZ07 next year. What's your guess?
I might add a R3 for the exciting part later on as I see more fun out of handling that pure straight speed with something like a GSXR600, CBR600RR. I don't want to part with the FZ as I think the 600CC motor in it is pretty sweet. A little of everything as smooth as ice.Let's be honest here. The FZ6R is a pretty boring bike. Yes, it's lovable, and it's a great starter bike with more than sufficient power. But it's heavy, and it rides pretty dull. That's why lots of us turn it into an economy sport touring bike.
So given the above, I won't be surprised if Yamaha is killing the FZ6R. There are better bikes out there. The new R3 is great too.
Furthermore, the rest of the world isn't like the USA. You can't just get your license and go out and buy a 600cc. You have to work your way up the classes.
e.g., where I was born (Malaysia), you were allowed a maximum of 250cc with a B2 license (the entry level license). To get the license for a 600cc (and above), you need a B-Full license, which is more time consuming and expensive. Something like a solid week of learning/testing.
So it's a bike that's not very viable as an entry level bike internationally. So they can't exactly market it as a beginner's bike. When you get to the B-Full level, you might as well buy an R6.
Thus, speaking from a market perspective, the FZ6R is dead in the water.
I have seldom been bored on my 6r. Even on miles of boring straights (I live in SC, we've got a lot of them), watching for animals or ignorant cagers keeps me occupied.Let's be honest here. The FZ6R is a pretty boring bike. Yes, it's lovable, and it's a great starter bike with more than sufficient power. But it's heavy, and it rides pretty dull. That's why lots of us turn it into an economy sport touring bike.
So given the above, I won't be surprised if Yamaha is killing the FZ6R. There are better bikes out there. The new R3 is great too.
Furthermore, the rest of the world isn't like the USA. You can't just get your license and go out and buy a 600cc. You have to work your way up the classes.
e.g., where I was born (Malaysia), you were allowed a maximum of 250cc with a B2 license (the entry level license). To get the license for a 600cc (and above), you need a B-Full license, which is more time consuming and expensive. Something like a solid week of learning/testing.
So it's a bike that's not very viable as an entry level bike internationally. So they can't exactly market it as a beginner's bike. When you get to the B-Full level, you might as well buy an R6.
Thus, speaking from a market perspective, the FZ6R is dead in the water.