Good Deal?

[eagleknox]

an 09 FZ6R in my area i'm looking at is listed at 4655 by the owner, lowest he'll go is 4200 which he says he has an offer from a dealer at that price.

it has 1000 miles no damage on it at all,

seems a little high to me?

 

[Gixerhp]

Not bad at all!

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[anson650]

That would be a good deal up here. What are they going for down there?
Anson

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I agree with Gixxer, $4,200 isn't bad at all especially with only 1,000 miles. Any aftermarket parts?

 

[eagleknox]

I agree with Gixxer, $4,200 isn't bad at all especially with only 1,000 miles. Any aftermarket parts?

everything stock on the bike, throwing in a helmet and jacket (not to keen on used gear + don't know if it will fit),

i like the fz6r, but 4200 then tax + everything else is getting a little bit high for me,

there's an 07 fz6 listed at 3000 that's more in my range and a 06 SV650S at 3400 and a 06 ninja 650r at 3500 that are all on my radar,

still undecided

 

[Gixerhp]

everything stock on the bike, throwing in a helmet and jacket (not to keen on used gear + don't know if it will fit),

i like the fz6r, but 4200 then tax + everything else is getting a little bit high for me,

there's an 07 fz6 listed at 3000 that's more in my range and a 06 SV650S at 3400 and a 06 ninja 650r at 3500 that are all on my radar,

still undecided

Its a buyers market wave $4k cash in his face!

 

[eagleknox]

IF he has an offer like he says he does from the dealer at 4200, then there's nothing i can do

 

[Kayo7]

Up here by chicago, Blue book value for the bike from a dealer is $4,655. I'd say if you can get it for 4-4200, its a good deal if it was up here.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

everything stock on the bike, throwing in a helmet and jacket (not to keen on used gear + don't know if it will fit),

i like the fz6r, but 4200 then tax + everything else is getting a little bit high for me,

there's an 07 fz6 listed at 3000 that's more in my range and a 06 SV650S at 3400 and a 06 ninja 650r at 3500 that are all on my radar,

still undecided

Those would all be good choices. Is this a first bike? It just seems funny because all 3 are direct competition for the FZ6R although the FZ6 has been discontinued. Would have made more sense to just fully fair the FZ6 than come up with a bike to take over for R6S and FZ6 which both got axed for the FZ6R. Personally if you rule out the FZ6R I'd go with the other inline 4 FZ6. Just my $0.02

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[eagleknox]

yes it is a first bike, i do agree that the fz6 would be next in line,

fz6r>fz6>sv650s>650r would be my order

the sv650s has 19k miles which is a little offputting, only 6k on the fz6 and 3.5k on the 650r

 

[Scott_Thomas]

yes it is a first bike, i do agree that the fz6 would be next in line,

fz6r>fz6>sv650s>650r would be my order

the sv650s has 19k miles which is a little offputting, only 6k on the fz6 and 3.5k on the 650r

If you ride an inline 4 you won't wanna ride a v-twin sport. I know there are some high end v-twins that are supposed to be less vibration prone and noisy, but I've heard that the 650r is clunky. FZ6 is the most powerful of the group with the FZ6R being next I believe.

 

[Nastybutler]

The new Ninja 650 has been improved, but still loses to the FZ6R in all the head to head comparisions in the magazines, and the FZ6R hasn't changed a thing since it was first made other than color. That older 650, while cheaper then the FZ6R you're looking at, has a lot of issues that would make it unacceptable to me versus the other bikes on your list. That FZ6 seems like a good bargin.

 

[anson650]

Where in Fl are you? I perused the Tampa bay CL and saw at least two '09 FZ6R's asking $4000, and of course quite a few for a lot more. The FZ6R would be my choice of the bikes you mentioned.
Anson

 

[Marthy]

Where in Fl are you? I perused the Tampa bay CL and saw at least two '09 FZ6R's asking $4000, and of course quite a few for a lot more. The FZ6R would be my choice of the bikes you mentioned.
Anson

4k for a 1K mile bike is a steel!!! But if the FZ6 mileage is not too high I'll have a serious look at it. 30 more HP or so...

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[eagleknox]

Where in Fl are you? I perused the Tampa bay CL and saw at least two '09 FZ6R's asking $4000, and of course quite a few for a lot more. The FZ6R would be my choice of the bikes you mentioned.
Anson

i'm down south of ft myers but the bikes i'm looking at are near punta gorda

 

[nismos14]

If I were to do it all over again, and the CBR500 was out when I was buying my first bike, I would have gone that route no doubt about it. With what you're looking at now, you can find any of the bikes you listed for around the price you want to pay at anytime, just don't rush into the purchase.

 

[yfz6r]

Don't let miles scare you away from a modern motorcycle. If it wasn't beat to death it will be just fine.

I would for sure go with the fz6. And make it naked. Those bikes look amazing without the front upper fairing.

 

[dart1963]

FZ6R at $4k and FZ6 at $3k is a great deal!

Being your first bike, if you go FZ6 route, just take it easy, it is a beast and very picky on gear selection...

FZ6R is very forgiving for an inline 4, which makes it better for a first bike... then again, after riding long and hard for a couple months, you'd be ready for more power.

Lots of aftermarket for FZ6, FZ6R has slowly caught up over the years, depending how you want to ride (touring, fun weekends, trackdays, etc.).

Good luck, take the MSF if you haven't already, and welcome!

 

[Invader Jim]

FZ6R is very forgiving for an inline 4, which makes it better for a first bike... then again, after riding long and hard for a couple months, you'd be ready for more power.

I think that statement assumes a lot. Some people ride the 6R for years. I know people who started on a Rebel 250 (I started on one in 2008 and rode it for a year) and never move up.

I have been on my 6R since last April. I am happy with it and won't ever get a supersport. There have been a few occasions that I thought more power would be nice but I have never ridden on a racetrack, ride solo 99% of the time, and like the upright posture, reasonable insurance rates, and decent fuel economy of the 6R. Going from 0 - 60 in under five seconds is enough for me. I have taken it up to 125+mph once don't think I will do that again unless I am on a track because I would hate to get a ticket. Then again, I am primarily a commuter as far as riding goes and am 47 years old. I ride primarily because I enjoy it but I like to rationalize that has a certain amount of practicality and utilitarian function. The utilitarian aspect also makes it easier to justify with my wife.

 

[eagleknox]

FZ6R at $4k and FZ6 at $3k is a great deal!

Being your first bike, if you go FZ6 route, just take it easy, it is a beast and very picky on gear selection...

FZ6R is very forgiving for an inline 4, which makes it better for a first bike... then again, after riding long and hard for a couple months, you'd be ready for more power.

Lots of aftermarket for FZ6, FZ6R has slowly caught up over the years, depending how you want to ride (touring, fun weekends, trackdays, etc.).

Good luck, take the MSF if you haven't already, and welcome!

The guy with the fz6 got back to me, was sold a couple days ago ,

I rode dirt for a couple years and passed my MSF course a week ago.

I'm still looking at the fz6r, the sv650, and a 07 f800s,