Cool, what color?I picked up my Kawi 636 a couple of weeks ago and besides a stiff neck from
the SS position and cramp from the clutch lever(now adjusted) I haven't had any real issues. Amazing power in at any RPM and handling that gets better the more you push it.
Why do you wish the upgrade? That's the true question. Let me toss this at you, because it may help your decision process:Well with the wifes permission I have the chance to upgrade to another bike. So I wanna get advice on which supersport is the best bang for buck. Ive looked at a zx6r, r6, gsxr 600. The prices are a little higher on these and hoping to get one below $10,000 new. if not I will look into a good used one so what do u all think?
Well said buzz good pointWhy do you wish the upgrade? That's the true question. Let me toss this at you, because it may help your decision process:
I work in the Walmart Electronics Department. We've a long line of laptops. From left to right, they go from $295 to $695. Every day, sometimes many times a day, customers asks me what they need.
How the heck should I know? Well, I do. It's my job. I ask them what they plan on doing with their new laptop. For the vast majority, the ones on the left of the row will do everything they wish to do and more.
As we go left to right, each is a little bit better. As the prices go up, so does the capability of the laptop. A better processor, bigger hard drive, maybe more RAM.
You tell me what you intend on your future uses for that computer, and I can pretty well gauge what you need, and how much you should spend.
The ironic thing is that nearly everyone falls into two categories: Far left or in the middle. Once I find what the person needs, they never need the big, fast expensive ones on the far right.
The people who buy those don't ask my opinion. They already know that's what they need. They're about to spend three times the cost of the lower end laptop because they already know that what they are going to do with it justifies the higher cost and they need that power to do what they need to do.
They're Power Users, they've done their research, they know that they are going to stretch that machine to it's limits with what they do, and they know that what they are spending all that money on is justified, because they're going to need that power.
I've been riding since 1985. I don't sell motorcycles. But I could probably gauge a Rider's need pretty much the same way.
With a motorcycle it's WAY more complicated. I could write bookoo paragraphs on that one. But the end question is the same:
You need better than the FZ6R? Why? What bugs you about it and what are you looking for?
The FZ6R isn't perfect. It's just the perfect compromise. Tell us what you want and why. I've had lots of bikes. I won't do your research for you, but I might could point you at some prospects.
Very well said! I feel exactly the same way. I love my 6r but got it because I of price and being a first bike. I'm not upgrading for at least another year, maybe two.very good point buzzbomb, and honestly i dont know how to reply lol. I think when i bought the FZ6R i bought it as a compromise because of the price. I wanted a gsxr600 right off the bat but it would have been 12,500 out the door and i told myself that was too much for my first bike, plus i didnt know if i could handle the power. yes the FZ6R is fine but my plan was to get into a bike that i could see myself owning for awhile, the 6r wasnt going to be my long term bike, just a bike with training wheels lol.
Looking at some other dealerships yesterday i found 2 more cycles that changed everything as far as what i was looking for. a 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 - still has upright seating position, i can plant my feet on the ground fine, does have more power and looks sharp. I never thought about a street fighter type motorcycle but I saw that one and told myself i could stay with this bike for a long time.
the other is a 2012 Can-am Spyder RS-S. Ive always like them but the price tag is high. But my wife loves them and since she cant ride a motorcycle its perfect for her. We both would enjoy it and she would pay half of the monthly payment which is nice too lol.
Very well said! :canada:I have owned a 2001 cbr 600f4i, 2006 gsxr 750, 2007 drz 400sm, 2003 vfr 800, 2001 yami r6. Now I have a 2012 fz6r. No bike is perfect, but I have liked all the bikes I have had for different reasons.
Everyone likes to experiment a bit. Now coming back from a 4 years of having no bike. I find the fz6r a great compromise of every thing. It's fast enough, comfortable riding position, looks good too. That being said, everyone has different priorties. Most younger people are looking for more super sport performance. I being a little older, look more for the all roundness.
But I know from experience, that you can't fault anyone for exploring all the different motorcycle options, that are available today.
So to everyone who is changing their steed, enjoy your new rides!