Yamaha slowly revealing 2013 lineup

[MichaelInVenice]

As of this moment, it's just the three dual sports. Don't think the 2013s were there a couple of days ago.

Super Sport Motorcycles, Super Sport Touring, Dual Purpose

Only change in the dual sports from 2012 is that the XT250 is now fuel injected.

I'd expect the lineup to fill out in the next week or two. Will be interesting to see if the FZ6R gets anything more than a change in colors again.

 

[dmkun]

I am looking to buy the new 2012 fz6r this coming weekend....should I wait for the 2013? When do the new models come out?

 

[Fizzer6R]

that's cool, didn't even know they did that, figured they'd put em all up on their website when they release em all "to the press"

 

[Alex6]

I don't expect any significant updates for FZ6R. It is a budget starter bike after all.

 

[Detrich]

Rumors are oem steering dampers for the 2013 R6...

 

[MichaelInVenice]

Kawi changed the Ninja 650 last year. Would not be shocked if Yamaha responds with some changes, but who knows?

 

[joloy133]

Hope for a new swingarm!

 

[b_who]

Im excited hope they do up the R6 , its overdue for a tuneup or even an overhaul

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[Perdurable]

Im excited hope they do up the R6 , its overdue for a tuneup or even an overhaul

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if they do im buying one
fz6r for sale 8500 lol:surrender:

 

[Detrich]

Ive heard from a lotta Honda CBR owners that their oem damper isn't adjustable. So, I dunno what's better- to have one but can't adjust it or pay $450 for one that is far better than the basic oem? I am really happy with my GPR v4 tho...

Having been on my R6 for 5000+ miles now (wow), I'm understanding why Yamaha hasn't tweaked it too much. It's really a very well-balanced, high performance bike that doesn't really need much tweaking. Anything they would add to it would just end up skyrocketing the price and adding weight- without really making a night n day difference.

That said, if they could keep the price and the weight the same- which is basically impossible- then this would be my wish list:

1. More refined graphics/ color scheme. (I hate the tattood look they've done recently with the 2011's & on.)
2. More useable low-end torque. (helps with parking and u-turns. lol)
3. More durable paint job on the rear sets. (scratches up too easily.)
4. Steering damper. (save me $450 lol.)
5. Nicer looking exhaust. (nice to have)
6. Fuel gauge. (nice to have.)
7. Gear indicator. (nice to have.)
8. ABS (nice to have)
9. DSC (nice to have)
10. Gravity chip (nice to have)

When u factor in all this crap, no wonder the S1000RR is considered a "bargain" at $15k. LOL. x_X

 

[Marthy]

I don't see any change needed for the 6R, being a starter bike... It's a solid good bike. On the other hand I feel like the FZ1 is getting outdated with all the naked liter bike right now. Still a awesome solid machine, don't get me wrong. But if I had to buy brand new... I don't know. That might be a factor... It's kind of over due for a Gen3!

 

[Anthony]

I am looking to buy the new 2012 fz6r this coming weekend....should I wait for the 2013? When do the new models come out?

NO, go buy the 2012 ASAP!

 

[MichaelInVenice]

NO, go buy the 2012 ASAP!

If there are significant changes to the 2013s, you might have a bit more negotiating leverage for a 2012, especially if you wait a few months. Heard some rumors that the street bike lineup would be announced sometime in the next week.

 

[dmkun]

NO, go buy the 2012 ASAP!

Did! and very happy with it so far - I can care less about the changes in 2013, if any, this is more than i will ever need! :Sport:

 

[KeysRider3]

Ive heard from a lotta Honda CBR owners that their oem damper isn't adjustable. So, I dunno what's better- to have one but can't adjust it or pay $450 for one that is far better than the basic oem? I am really happy with my GPR v4 tho...

Having been on my R6 for 5000+ miles now (wow), I'm understanding why Yamaha hasn't tweaked it too much. It's really a very well-balanced, high performance bike that doesn't really need much tweaking. Anything they would add to it would just end up skyrocketing the price and adding weight- without really making a night n day difference.

That said, if they could keep the price and the weight the same- which is basically impossible- then this would be my wish list:

1. More refined graphics/ color scheme. (I hate the tattood look they've done recently with the 2011's & on.)
2. More useable low-end torque. (helps with parking and u-turns. lol)
3. More durable paint job on the rear sets. (scratches up too easily.)
4. Steering damper. (save me $450 lol.)
5. Nicer looking exhaust. (nice to have)
6. Fuel gauge. (nice to have.)
7. Gear indicator. (nice to have.)
8. ABS (nice to have)
9. DSC (nice to have)
10. Gravity chip (nice to have)

When u factor in all this crap, no wonder the S1000RR is considered a "bargain" at $15k. LOL. x_X

Re the Honda steering damper, it's electronic.

 

[MNGreg]

Did! and very happy with it so far - I can care less about the changes in 2013, if any, this is more than i will ever need! :Sport:

Glad you like the bike...

But ohhhh... the classic words we always here, then x months to a year or two later... The HP bug hits hard..

 

[vkamnev]

I really wanted to see tw with fuel injection. guess I'll wait another year to get that crawler.

 

[Wooster]

I think it's clear with Kawasaki making changes to their entry leavel ninja 650 that Yamaha will make some changes to the FZ6R. I doubt it will be anything carzy, but my money is that there will be some changes other than the paint scheme

 

[MistahT]

Instead of waiting for the 2013, my local dealer found a brand new 0 mile 2011 copper (my favorite color option). I'm gonna pay tomorrow and probably have it here Friday (gotta ship from another dealer out of state).

Now watch the 2013 come out, look awesome, and have extra power... That's kind of how my life works.....

 

[MNGreg]

I think a good addition, though would add maybe $500-1000, would be ABS brakes...

Though that is a mixed bag.. ABS would be a good safety point for newer riders, yet, it is good to learn to control your braking so that you learn how to not lock up your brakes!!

Another nice thing would be some kind of lower level traction control..

But with both of these things, I think we would see the bike climb to about 8500-9500.