I agree with you,but apparently there are those in the FZ6 Forum who do not agree.The DN-01 got mixed reviews in terms of it's performance, and is almost universally acknowledged as an ugly piece of engineering.
In comparison, the FZ6R is almost universally lauded as a great overall bike.
I think that says it all.
:thumbup::thumbup:The DN-01 got mixed reviews in terms of it's performance, and is almost universally acknowledged as an ugly piece of engineering.
In comparison, the FZ6R is almost universally lauded as a great overall bike.
I think that says it all.
I find your post interesting.You're not alone. When I ride the FZ6R, it just makes me smile. It does just about everything well that I want it to. I'm probably not going to take it to the track, and I'm not going on any 1500 mile trips. I'm 62, and in pretty much the same position. My last 3 bikes were a Ducati S4RS Monster, a custom Harley FatBoy and a BMW R1100RT. I've already ridden the FZ6R more miles that any of those in the same time period.
Cool...Thanks Superzoom, that is why I am backing off the DN-01, I think I will eventually be second guessing that purchase.
I was originally after a FZ6R and that is what I am going to stay with.
I have gone outside of this forum and have done a lot of research on both bikes.
I feel as though the responses have not been overly biased. I think the responses have been fair and a lot of them are the same thoughts and feelings I am having.
Hi Laurie,Actually last year when I was M/C shopping I was looking at a 883 Sportster Iron,, Silver and Black. I have never had a H.D. before and once I saw the Iron,I loved the color and just the whole overall look. The price was not to bad and I did alot of research on YouTube and the internet on this model. So last May I made the trek to Privateers H.D. in Halifax to negotiate a price on a new 883 Iron. The salesman would not take one 1 cent off the suggested list price. For me this was a hard pill to swallow,,you don't pay full list for a new car/house or any other motorcycle. So after much talking I conceded and said ,,,OK I will swallow it and pay full list but you need to give me a deal on a new helmet and jacket. The sales man said `The price on the helmet or jacket is the price you pay` With that I walked out and never went back.:Flip: On top of that I found out that they charge $300 (plus 15% Tax) for 1st service which I thought was quite pricey. I then went to my Suzuki,Yamaha dealer and bough the 6R. Someday I may have a H.D. Sportster Iron but not for a long time. BTW people I know get 55 MPG (Imperial Gallons) with a Sportster while I get up to 70 MPG while cruising with the 6R.
I'll be honest I'm 40 now and i bought this bike because of the price, but once i got riding, man i couldn't have made a better choice.Thanks Superzoom, that is why I am backing off the DN-01, I think I will eventually be second guessing that purchase.
I was originally after a FZ6R and that is what I am going to stay with.
I have gone outside of this forum and have done a lot of research on both bikes.
I feel as though the responses have not been overly biased. I think the responses have been fair and a lot of them are the same thoughts and feelings I am having.
My deal is that I want a fun but good toy without the price of the Harley or Ducati. From everything I've heard and looked up the FZ6R seems to be it. My friend almost had me side tracked with the DN-01, but I've cleared my head and I'm back on track.
Ok, here goes, and this is about as subjective and biased as anything can be.I find your post interesting.
I've always thought of myself as more of a cruiser type of person until I ran into this FZ6R at a show, (2011 Copper to be exact). This bike has grabbed me and it is just a matter of time before I put pencil to paper and get a FZ6R.
I went back to the dealer last night and told them no on the DN-01 and told them that I am interested in what I originally came in for and that is the FZ6R
However, because you say you have had the Fat Boy and a Ducati, bikes that I have shown some interest in. I'm interested as to why you find this bike more appealing to ride, which it must be if you are ridding it more then you did the others. Or do you just have more time now?
My deal is that I want a fun but good toy without the price of the Harley or Ducati. From everything I've heard and looked up the FZ6R seems to be it. My friend almost had me side tracked with the DN-01, but I've cleared my head and I'm back on track.
Russ,Ok, here goes, and this is about as subjective and biased as anything can be.
The FZ6R is really good at a lot of things, but not a standout at any one thing. The fariing is big enough to kill a lot of the blast to the body, but not so big that it feels like a tourer. The engine is powerful enough to be fun, but not overkill for the street. I used to love racing 125cc motocross bikes, so I don't mind shifting to keep the bike in the power band. To me, that's part of the fun. The FZ6R is also a good size for me and I will probably never have a passenger on the bike. Also he ergonomics on the FZ6R can't be beat, and my thrashed back and knees appreciate that.
The Ducati was great over 90mph, and would be fantastic on the race track. Below that, not so special. The FatBoy was fun cruising and listening to the engine, but the handling and brakes were, let's just say, not great. The BMW kicked butt on long rides, but was a bit too big and heavy for canyon riding and around town rides.
That's not to say that the FZ6R is perfect, but it's really a good all around bike that's fun in any situation that I plan on using it for.
Oh yeah, and don't really have more time now, I'm just riding more.
Russ
x's 2 The FZ6R rocks:rockon:. It is not a bozo mobile and that's what I like about it.To each, his own.