FZ6R Revision
- Thread starter Doncan
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Hmmm... Never really thought what the next remodel will look like. Think it will be another 2 years before a redesign. Not sure what they will change besides appearance. It is an entry level bike, so it most likely wont get any mechanical goodies. Maybe an ABS option...( think other country versions already have this option? )
danieljardim
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Better mirrors.
... more horse power, stronger brakes ... wait, there is something like that on the market. R6 anyone?!
Are you reading my mind ????
Frinksbonkers
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ABS is already avaliable (on the XJ6 which is the same bike) A little bit more power would be nice
I posted this thread because Kawasaki already revised the Ninja 650 which is our direct competition. I would love Yamaha to get rid of the non-functional air scoops like the Euro version with better aero, get rid of the non-functional ''parking light'' and better looking rearview mirrors. As for the engine I would like more power and torque but still within the useable power range as is now. Sort of what Marthy is doing with his. Also ABS at least as an option. Chassis, suspension and brakes are good for what the bike is intended for and keep price acceptable and competitive.
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Whilst having a UK spec bike is great because we haven't got the useless air pipes on the side. The one thing I would like to see is a link system exhaust, they know that everyone wants to change the awful cat box that comes with it because it sounds pathetic!
Not asking for a full akro system as standard, but just something that we could change if we wanted to.
Not asking for a full akro system as standard, but just something that we could change if we wanted to.
Other than a few cosmetic changes, I kind of like the idea of keeping the price low so that anyone can tailor the bike to their specific tastes while keeping the overall spend lower than a SS. If you add all the things we'd like, you drive the price up and still will not please everyone.
+1!
I agree the air scoops are a little gaudy, the turn signals are very cheap looking. What Kawasaki did is make their 650 look a little more polished and refined, I still love the overall look of the 6r way better. But Yamaha could take some notes from Kawasaki and just polish up the 6R a bit. power wise I think the bike is fine, again it is a beginner sport bike, if they want to make an intermediate sport bike then they could adjust the intakes and throttle bodies and everything else or go with a slightly bigger engine displacement maybe use the new FZ8 as a template and build a sport bike based off of that for those of us who love the 6r but want to step it up a bit.
i think clip ons are out of the question, as an entry level bike that competes with the ninja 650.... the stock bars are what they are... plus bikes with bars like that are cheaper on insurance.... the more sporty they make it... ( power, torque, bars...) the more they make it an r6 or fz6.... the more expensive it will be come from the factory and from an insurance stand point... i wish yamaha got credit where do. every article i read or see on youtube comparing EDIT: entry level bikes.... dont even mention the xj6/ fz6r....if yamaha is to revise the bike its going to incorporate ergonomics safety and ease of use for starting riders... they may ad more torque... and maybe increase where it rpms at like they have done with the ninja 650.... but i dont think hp will move much at all... integrated turn signals would be a win, changing the seat may be a change, or changing the frame to make it lighter and more likely to fit smaller stature people like kawasaki did may be yet another thing yamaha excavates... but i see little change for the fz6r coming... other than possible functionality changes.... and most of those changes wont be what most of the fz6r owners already, are looking for.... you can make this bike your own.... but yamaha will aim this more down the beginner line before it sets its sites on the experienced rider for this particular model.
like they say "if it aint broke dont fix it" if it works well the way it is and it sells... dont change it.. to dramatically
like they say "if it aint broke dont fix it" if it works well the way it is and it sells... dont change it.. to dramatically
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more subtle mirrors!
Other than ABS option I don't see many needs for the 6R to be competitive in is own market. Everything has a cost...
From there it's hard to come up with a bike than can please everyone. I like the Touring capability of the 6R, some like the Sporty side of it. I guess they already did an excellent job of aiming right in the middle. My only wish will be to trim about 60 lbs...
From there it's hard to come up with a bike than can please everyone. I like the Touring capability of the 6R, some like the Sporty side of it. I guess they already did an excellent job of aiming right in the middle. My only wish will be to trim about 60 lbs...