I don't think the CBR is an upgrade at all to the FZ... More of a downgrade.Goodbye FZ6R, hello CBR500!
If you value ABS over power, OK.Goodbye FZ6R, hello CBR500!
Just like your wife I started on a GS500, although I had the naked E model. I think the 500 will sell really well. It's aimed (I feel) more at people like me. When I got my license, I had a lot of scooter experience, took to motorcycling quickly and easily, I felt crunched on a 250, and needed more powah! Especially at that price point, I can see it stealing sales away from the Ninja 300!I'm not saying the CB500 is dead in the water, but only a wacky few will buy one thinking it can do everything the FZ6R does.