Fz6 vs fz6r?

[Chevyfazer]

So I've had my fz6 a little over a year now and have loved every min of it. My question is for those of you who have purchased a used bike or a new bike >09 when the fz6 was still available. I personally have never rode a R but, have here nothing but good things from owners so the question is this, why did you choose the fz6r over the fz6? Looks, cost, beginner and didn't want the top end power, or what. I know the R has more mid range punch then the 6 but the top end of the 6 is a force to be recond with when it comes to standard 600cc bikes, and when I'm riding hard I rarely dip below 8k anyways, plus the way my bike is set up it is pretty much gutless below 7k (lack of back pressure) but the top end is biblacle. So what made you go for the fz6r over the fz6?

 

[Marthy]

Honestly, I was suppose to get a bike the year before... the FZ6 was on top of the list. I always liked the exhaust under the seat, look bad a$$! I was going to get the fairing option... Then $hit hit the fan, lost my job... the following year everything was back on track and finally bought my bike. I stop by the Yammy stealership to "show" my wife the yellow 6R... I walk out with it. I didn't do much research on engine power band... I tough they were about the same downtune R6. After all, it's a Yamaha... what can go wrong with that?

At the end I'm glad I went for the 6R. I'm sure i would have been happy with the FZ6 too. Now that my cycle is "re-cams" with PCV and exhaust... I feel like it's the best "600 street bike". You should invest few $$$ and get a PCV, you would be amaze how much it will improve your mid range...

 

[Nastybutler]

I had a '04 Kawi Ninja 500R and was looking to upgrade. My buddy was getting rid of his '08 ZX6R but before I could buy it, my dad told me my birthday present was a brand new '09 (two year holdover) FZ6R. You can't look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

[Chevyfazer]

Yeah when I get my bonus, and tax refund (sometime around march) I plan on getting a pc3 and going for a good dyno tune and might even buy me some r6 cams while I'm at it.

And your dad is awesome that's one he'll of a birthday present!

 

[Nastybutler]

And your dad is awesome that's one he'll of a birthday present!

My dad is awesome, and not just because he bought me a bike. Which completely caught me be surprise, since he doesn't ever spend very much money on me, at least not since I graduated high school, and never something like this.

 

[dart1963]

I looked last sec at the FZ6... they were about the same price and both "new" when I got my 6R... but, being a new rider, figured I'd be safe with the streetable power of the 6R.

My only squabble is the lack of support from Yamaha for it... I mean, they came out with the FZ8 and immediately had parts, hard luggage, etc for it... it's like they threw the 6R out there to grab a market, then left it What do we get year to year for new models??? new paint schemes...

 

[yfz6r]

I got it over the fz6 because I needed something new and reliable for cheap (4500) that would commute me my last 2 years of college. The looks of the 6r will sell it easier than the fz6 in my area (99% squids that don't belong on 2 wheels). The easy sell is my only reason.

 

[Alex6]

FZ6 would be my 1st choice. Unfortunately this model was not available new anymore, at least in the US.

 

[dcBear78]

Licence restrictions. Really wanted an FZ6. Had one all done about to be shipped when the dealer took one last check and realised I was not authorised to ride it. As finance and insurance was involved he couldn't sell it to me. So ended up with the 6R.

Kinda wished I had bought a cheaper learner bike and saved my coin to buy a real bike. But things are different this side of the planet with regards to restrictions etc.

 

[Hellgate]

You know me Chevy, I'd get an R1.

If I was doing it all over again back in 2007, and the 6R was available, I'd do it all over again and pick the FZ6; alum frame, larger diameter forks, four pot brakes, underseat exhaust, alum swingarm, and...MORE POWER!!!!

 

[Chevyfazer]

You know me Chevy, I'd get an R1.

If I was doing it all over again back in 2007, and the 6R was available, I'd do it all over again and pick the FZ6; alum frame, larger diameter forks, four pot brakes, underseat exhaust, alum swingarm, and...MORE POWER!!!!

I here ya I actually was looking for something similar to the fz6 but i was originally hoping for more power but I kinda fell into a great deal, I had a car that I wanted to get rid of that I inherited, and I found a guy on Craigslist who wanted to trade the 6 for a old Chevy. So I was all over it like stank on sh!t.

 

[KeysRider3]

FZ6 wasn't available, but I would have gone with the R anyway because of the fairing. It's a very capable street bike, and will more than hold its own on the turnpike.

 

[Alex6]

You know me Chevy, I'd get an R1.

If I was doing it all over again back in 2007, and the 6R was available, I'd do it all over again and pick the FZ6; alum frame, larger diameter forks, four pot brakes, underseat exhaust, alum swingarm, and...MORE POWER!!!!

...underseat exhaust!:drool: