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FZ6R Weight Reduction List


Heres some Food for thought =)

Stock
467lbs(Bike) + 175lbs(Rider) = 642lbs@78hp = 8.33lbs per 1hp

Take some weight off
447lbs(Bike) + 175lbs(Rider) = 622lbs@78hp = 7.97lbs per 1hp

Add TBR Exhaust/PCV/Performance Air Filter
437lbs(Bike) + 175(Rider) = 612lbs@82hp = 7.46Lbs Per 1hp

Now for fun stuff :)
450lb(Bike) + 145lb(Rider) = 595lbs@78hp = 7.63lbs per hp
is equal to:
450lb(Bike) + 200lb(Rider) = [email protected] per 1hp =85.19hp

Theory:
A 200lb rider on the same bike as the 145lb rider would need 7 more hp out of his bike(or have to lose 55lbs) in order to feel the same power as the 145lb guy....and with that being said you can assume that about every 8lbs lost = +1hp feel to your bike... maybe more like 10lbs but still food for thought :)

im [edited foul wording-CC] bored can you tell... lol pretty cool though eh?:rolleyes:

Stock Bike Rider:
467lbs(Bike) + 150lbs(Rider) = 617lbs@78hp = 7.91lbs per 1hp
TBR Bike Rider:
457lbs(Bike) + 200lbs(Rider) = 657lbs@82hp = 8.01lbs per 1hp .... that stock little boy may just beat you

Note: This dose not account for Ft/lbs Tq
 
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Here's some visualization of a 150lb rider vs 200lb rider on a stock FZ6R.

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Yes, weight reduction has diminishing effects at higher speeds, but we ride at lower speeds all the time where weight reduction can be significant.

That said, I think it's ridiculous to remove functional items such as the tool kit and the rear fender on a street bike for the sake of weight savings. On a race bike at the track where fractions of a second lap times can win a race, then it makes sense. But on a relatively heavy street bike, you'll never notice the difference from a 5 pound loss. How many of you can notice the difference in handling and acceleration between a full tank of gas and when 1 gallon of gas has been used? That 1 gallon of gas weighs about 6 pounds.
 
fltdriver said:
If fltdriver has a stock 2010 FZ6R, with a full gas tank, and the ratio of 7.67 pounds per 1 horsepower. How much does fltdriver weigh?
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umm like 125-130lbs?
 
Fzara2000 said:
Weight reduction thread turned into a giant math problem with all these graphs and ratios!

just kidding :)
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LOL sorry i was bored mate:p
 
I would struggle to keep my weight near 200lbs, I am around 6'4'' and have allways worked manual labor.I have a thick frame.
So what about a 230lb rider on a R6, that kept his fender, that has added bags and creature features, vs a fz6r with a 160lb rider, stripped down, with a two brothers?

I might have to show this thread to my insurance lol
 
bleedinblue said:
I would struggle to keep my weight near 200lbs, I am around 6'4'' and have allways worked manual labor.I have a thick frame.
So what about a 230lb rider on a R6, that kept his fender, that has added bags and creature features, vs a fz6r with a 160lb rider, stripped down, with a two brothers?

I might have to show this thread to my insurance lol
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well its pretty simple man
Rider weight + Bike weight / Bike Hp = Lbs per Hp
400+230=630 630/130=4.85lbs per hp?
 
perdurable said:
well its pretty simple man
Rider weight + Bike weight / Bike Hp = Lbs per Hp
400+230=630 630/130=4.85lbs per hp?
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Cool, thanks man, I couldn't live with a r6 daily anyway.
I was just curious, and hoping I didnt need one to stay close lol.

Since you mentioned removing the tool kit and everything.
Have you tried strapping a MOLLE pouch onto the frame rails?

I was thinking about strapping my water bottle pouch onto the grab bar when I go on longer rides.
You might be able to make a MOLLE tool/first aid kit or something for when you leave town
 
bleedinblue said:
Cool, thanks man, I couldn't live with a r6 daily anyway.
I was just curious, and hoping I didnt need one to stay close lol.

Since you mentioned removing the tool kit and everything.
Have you tried strapping a MOLLE pouch onto the frame rails?

I was thinking about strapping my water bottle pouch onto the grab bar when I go on longer rides.
You might be able to make a MOLLE tool/first aid kit or something for when you leave town
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intersting i never thought of that??? its a good idea haha!!!
 
If anyone has never seen MOLLE gear, its basically what the Army replaced the old Alice clip gear with.
Instead of having metal clips to hold gear on belts or backpacks.
It has a couple of vertical straps, that you weave through horizontal loops to secure it.
Here is the water bottle pouch I have.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE011-1.html

I have a roll of rubber tape I used to hide the gap under my seat after I raised it.Im probably going to put a bit of it on the straps of my water bottle pouch to make sure it doesn't scuff any paint
 
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bleedinblue said:
If anyone has never seen MOLLE gear, its basically what the Army replaced the old Alice clip gear with.
Instead of having metal clips to hold gear on belts or backpacks.
It has a couple of vertical straps, that you weave through horizontal loops to secure it.
Here is the water bottle pouch I have.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE011-1.html

I have a roll of rubber tape I used to hide the gap under my seat after I raised it.Im probably going to put a bit of it on the straps of my water bottle pouch to make sure it doesn't scuff any paint
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ya molle gear is pretty nice!!! you can attach it to anything but... it wont save you weight haha!!!
 
Just messing around with a 1/4 mile car calculator

Stock Bike with 200lb rider
The quarter mile acceleration time of a car that weighs 667 pounds and has 78 horsepower is 11.911 seconds.
The speed is 114.4mph.

Fully Modded bike with TBR Exhaust 200lb rider 420lb bike
The quarter mile acceleration time of a car that weighs 620 pounds and has 82 horsepower is 11.433 seconds.
The speed is 119.2mph.

Stock Bike with 150lb rider
The quarter mile acceleration time of a car that weighs 617 pounds and has 78 horsepower is 11.606 seconds.
The speed is 117.6mph.

Fully Modded bike with TBR Exhaust 150lb rider 420lb bike
The quarter mile acceleration time of a car that weighs 570 pounds and has 82 horsepower is 11.117 seconds.
The speed is 122.6mph.

So 97lbs and 4hp difference from the stock 200lb rider to the modded 150lb rider is .8 seconds off your 1/4 mile and 8mph faster
seems small but this is for a CAR after all....:rolleyes:
 
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9.5lbs old replaced with 1.81lbs new =-7.69lbs
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2.63lbs without ends and 4.0lbs with so ends weight 1.37lbs
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4.0lbs - .44lbs = 3.56lbs lost total
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1.94lbs - 1.56lbs = .38lbs lost for the seat
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lots of metal cut out to make it worth it
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I read in Motor Cyclist magazine, "for every 7lbs of weight removed you gain 1 BPH".


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hunter77 said:
I read in Motor Cyclist magazine, "for every 7lbs of weight removed you gain 1 BPH".


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yup that's correct!!!


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Well just removing that GIANT AND HEAVY stock exhaust will do some good!


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