Why the Yamaha FZ6 is Still Relevant Today
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- If you're blazing fast on the track, buy an R6 or bigger. If not, don't bother.
In this video, I make a case as to why the outdated FZ6 is still perfectly relevant today. Its inline-4 powerplant is plenty fast for most riders, yet it is perfectly comfortable for street riding and commuting.
Riding was done through Santiago Canyon & Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, CA.
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My son has a 2006 FZ6 and it's a FANTASTIC bike. Inline 4's that are not supersports are basically non-existent now which makes this bike all the more special.
cb1000r-cb650r-z900-gsxs1000 not as many as it used to be but still going
Bought my FZ6 here in the UK IN 2005. I had her for 15 years until i had to stop riding due to having a minor stroke and started having blackouts. Broke my heart when i sold her. She was a brilliant bike for me to ride to work and ride outs around the UK and in other parts of Europe.
be glad you've experienced it mate !
I grabbed an 09 with 8500 miles last week. I honestly can’t believe how fast it is. It going to be a good summer.
I am also bought new FZ6 14 years ago brand new, it was my first step from owning 50cc to 600cc, absolutely no problem, bike drives itself, at first one needs to get used to its weight 200kg to not drop it on lights etc. always driver needs to focus to hold it firmly with steady feet on the ground. Later it comes automatically. That was just beginners msg.. Now I have 67.000km, engine drives like new, in fact the whole lot drives like new. I dropped it 2 times, replaced all front plastics, new (custom sporty more down facing) handlebars, few dips still on tank but you wear it you tear it like.. drives and looks perfect. I bought LED taillight with integrated indicators (120$) dont buy cheap, buy this more expensive looks and work amazingly.. using michelin pilot road 4, best tyres for this bike in my opinion for road driving like, fitted heated hanldebars and fried my alternator rotor, so dumped them away, bought new alternator rotor part, drives like new again.. I am not planning to get rid of it soon and for sure will stay with me couple more years.. also got scorpion carbon exhaust pipes, when driving in group they tell me, they dont here their noise, they all hear mine 😁✌ so loud.. happy driving!
I bought my fz6 as 2 year (keep & step up) bike, then get something bigger. That was 2013 & 7 years later it's still here, quite afew extras & still looking great. Not going anywhere soon, Brilliant motorcycle. ;-)
That's great to hear! I bought mine over a year ago now, and 7k miles later it has treated me better than I could ask for. It certainly isn't leaving my garage anytime soon!
Had my ‘06 for 8 years, had lotsa bikes, next to the ‘84 GS 1000 my FZ is my all time Favorite. Total keeper! Great video, thanks for posting!
Love mine to bits, added fork springs for my weight FZ1 straighter bars for more weight over front end, I’ve had many bikes including GSXR 750 and my half faired 2007 fz6 is by far my favorite, 2019 an she ain’t going anywhere. Great vid man! Big up from Ireland
Just got an 07 fz6 my first bike I absolutely love it, sounds awesome with the custom pipes and I'll be keeping mine forever as well
I bought a 2005 fz6 for my first bike and I love it! I still have it. My husband has a Harley and R1 and rides my bike for comfort and excellent gas mileage.
Cool to see a couple that rides! I'm glad it is still serving you guys well, I don't think I'll get rid of this one for a long time!
Love mine too and I was surprised to see 2 more in my town as the aren't as popular in South Africa
thank you for making this. just bought an 06fz6... I love it and what your saying is right on... ryde safe brother
The FZ6 under-seat pipes is a good look, and I went naked with mine. Great used machine for the price. I put on Michelin Road 5's and that instantly improved the sluggish cornering.
I have an 06 I bought from new, the exact same color as this one. Great little bike. Loads of fun to ride.
I also have a fz6. 2006 in that beautiful red for about two years now .it shines great in the sunlight . It’s my first bike . I learned to ride on it and I still have it . It is pretty cool plenty of fast and also scorpion exhaust so it sounds nice too
+1 YAMAHA FZ6 S1 😎👍👍👍
Thanks for not making that a 10 minute video. Good job.
I just bought my 04 Fz6 for $450 sat in a backyard for years slapped the jumper cables on her and she cranked rite up.
You scored!
How does she fare now?
Hope you plan on having it a while. I know two guys who had over 100k mi's before they sold in good order. I'm at 62k and no end in sight.
Check the plastic hoses, rubber gaskets and anything mechanically related made out of rubber/plastic befote you decide to count on it. Rubber loses it's properties in time, especially if the bike was kept under direct contact from the elements.
Nice....damn
I’m going to go check out one of these bikes this afternoon. Thanks for the great video.
How many miles to the gallon does this bike get and how much is insurance per year?
About 45mpg mostly highway if I'm cruising, 35-40 if I'm hauling ass.
As a 22 year old with the bike as my primary vehicle and about 10k miles per year of riding, I pay about $600 per year.
@@FormulaJake lol. I pay $32 dollars a year.
Love mine, I have a 2008 which I've had since 2013. Hugely underrated bike, mines had a few cosmetic changes (has additional fairing and different bars) but inside it's still stock and is used daily
Great to see another daily fazer! It's the perfect mix between sport and comfort, and it will be my commuter for quite a while.
I have one of these from 2007 and it's awesome. It's not ridiculously fast but man you can make it do some crazy stuff with a few minor adjustments to bars and suspension.
Yamaha FZ6 is a fantastic bike, i have one ..the S2 version, i couldn´t be happier with her.
i absolutely love mine just added two brothers racing exhaust sound amazing
I've a FZS 600 from 2003 and I love it. Feels sporty and it really is comfy to ride.
I have a 2009 and absolutely love it!
Have one and love it!
Thanx! A very nice review. Like it a lot. J/Sweden
I've got a gen 1 Fz1, Id highly recommend it as well. It's a fantastic commuter. With a Ivans jet kit and a gearing reduction it gets even better. The look of the gen 1 have aged very well too.
Awesome, I love the look of the older ones as well. There is much to love about these machines 👊🏼✊🏼
Thallium RC There carbureted? I figured they did away with the carb by then like the r6.
I’m thinking of dropping a tooth on the cs of my 1st gen FZ1.
*FZ6 us just Amazing !* 👍😎
Bought my 2006 fz6 in winter of 2018 with 4000km on it. Put almost 6000km last year and will surely put even more this year (i live and Canada and cant ride year round/daily)
I have the same red, grip sticker and similar exhaust (two brothers silver series carbon fibre) really helps the sound and feels 5x better. Not to mention the amount of heads i turn now. Wouldnt trade it for anything else at this point. Not a supersport but all in all best road bike you could ask for. Also my insurance see's it as a 2cyl 599 and not a 4cyl 600cc.
Not my first bike. More like my 18th bike and I love it. With an exhaust it becomes a musical instrument with all the different wonderful noises it can make Fueling is spot on, no flat spots. It handles ok, but like any bike, you can make adjustments to make it much better. I use it as a daily driver and I alternate between a Superduke and this bike on the weekends in the canyons. The Superduke is night and day better in the canyons but this one is still a lot of fun (mostly seeing how much it can be improved with some fork preload and new oil, rear stock shock is surprisingly good, 2 piston brakes surprisingly good too), The FZ6 is night and day better than the supeduke as a daily driver. Way easier to split lanes with more narrow bars and lower seat height, 98 HP is plenty to do the job yet reserved enough to stay out of big trouble.
I'm not a fan of the front fork either. Are you changing the oil and springs? I want to make some type of upgrade in the future.
Agree! Put 34,000 on my 2007 still love that bike do anything bike, low maintenance, good performance. I now ride a ninja 1000 but am always tempted to buy a FZ6 for old times.
I just picked up a 2008 as my first bike a few weeks ago. Some of my motorhead friends said I'll be wanting something more in six months. I just don't see it. The powerband is really tame down low but I'm not a drag racing idiot. It will go from 60 to 100 in a blink however. It's similar to my Infiniti G37 in that aspect. Drop it into 4th and she screams like a bat out of hell. I almost bought an SV650 and I'm soooo glad I didn't. This bike is much more refined on almost every level.
I'm with you. Had this thing for a few years now and I couldn't see getting rid of it!
I love mine too, bought new, and of all the bikes I have owned this one has the best overall compromise, it is powerful, the engine is absolutely smooth, does not get too hot, has good mileage( fuel tank of 19 liters), good brakes and is quite light.
But I would never recommend it as a beginner bike. When you have experience though, it is the bike.
but hey you gotta start somwhere , im bying mine tommrow with 17.000km on clock fully serviced and new tyres for 2700€
Currently converting my 2015 FZ6R to a full naked bike!
Bought my 04 fz6 and I can honestly say it is the best starter bike. You won’t regret getting one so just do it
I might pick one up this weekend, 2007 for $2000 any issues i should look out for?
@@igutz5160 yes there was a recall for 04/05 for the drive shaft nut coming off after 15-20k miles. Check that it hasnt been welding on and if not use red loctite on the nut
Never just mind starter bike, I'm riding 20 plus years... still the best bike I ever owned, plenty enough power, if any says any different, the know fck all about street riding. Enjoy her bro!! 👍🏽
@@Paulie1978100 Yes Paul. I've been riding for 15 and own a few bikes. At this point I can't see myself selling the FZ6. It is just such a great all arounder. One could get a specialist bike like a cruiser, touring bike or super sport for all of their specialist functions. The FZ6 does it all well enough for my needs. It isn't the comfiest on 2hr+ jaunts without plush seating or the right set of bars. Not the most convenient on long trips without luggage or full fairings. Not as fast as a super sport, but is enough for those moments you're in the mood to go above its quirky 5-7k rpm "hey you should shift me now, but I'm lying" dead zone. The thing is that it can be adjusted for all of that. It has the power, but a cam and injection system can be done. Front end for added handling at a track(There is a such thing as the FZ6 Cup), Luggage and seating for convenience and comfort. It was a great platform.
With that, it is a Jekyll and Hyde bike, but I think Yamaha was learning and doing all they could at the time to tame and reuse the engine for a sport entry. Essentially these are 03-05 r6 motors with a different cam, and injection system. I believe the valves were also different. Later on we see the same block on other bikes with more changes focusing on useable torque including with the FZ6R.
Personally, I don't recommend this as a beginner bike to anyone unless they are 200+lbs and plan on riding it for some years to learn on. A 145lb young new rider might get too confident going too quick and learn a bad lesson. These bikes have very short throw clutches(I found a mod to help a little, touchy throttles, and a sketchy front suspension. And when the kid finds that 8k plus zone it'll likely be too addictive to stay out of. Just my opinion.
I'm convinced that all of the above is why Yamaha eventually "fazed" them out to be replaced with the FZ6R plus the urge to compete in the 60-80hp market with the other mid-rang bikes of the era like the 650r and SV's.
Back to your point. Yes. They are plenty enough power to smoke most vehicles on the road and they are not excessive for day to day use by any means. The FZ6 is low maintenance and low cost to purchase and maintain. It has a great sized gas tank. It is easier on the wrists and back. And it is enough of a blast to drive as a daily without being too much to lug around or being under equipped for the task. A true gem of a bike. I wish Yamaha would do a true MT-6 like they did the MT-10. With an R6 transplant. It would sell like hotcakes....Maybe throw in a half fairing though.
Wow picking up fz6 this weekend I’m excited
Delkevik, leave the baffles in. You're welcome. lol
I love mine, it's an 07 red with black frame. I looked up power ratings for the newer naked bikes and the fz6 actually makes 10-18 more hp than most of them. To me that's pretty good for a 2000 dollar bike, you get a lot of grunt for your money. This bike is and will be relevant for years to come just as superbikes from the 80s and 90s will still do the job.
I couldn't agree with you more, brother. So far it's been a joy to ride this thing every day, especially considering the affordability. 👊🏼✊🏼
Man it's alot of us with these bikes! We may need to meet up one day!🤙🏾✌🏾
2008 FZ6 S2 here, my first ever bike and loving it. Probs upgrade that front suspension soon
Solid 👌🏼 let us know if/when you decide to do so! I'm interested in how much of a difference it makes, and if it's something worth looking into.
Yeah mate, 08 Fz6s. Had it 3mnths and done 8,000km. Just clicked over 20k on the clock. Great everyday bike. But could benefit from suspension upgrade.
Thank you for making this video. I've been saving for a bike for the last couple of years after my old trusty ninja 250 was stolen. I've been drooling over mid-range naked bikes like the cb650r and the MT09, but also smaller sportbikes like the R3.
I've just recently come to terms with the fact that these are out of my price range. After browsing Craigslist religiously for several weeks, I came across a 2005 FZ6 for under 2 grand that's in really good condition. Based on what you've said, it's the bike I never knew I needed! Hopefully the reliability of the engine isn't a concern.
Good stuff! I've seen many listed with pretty high miles, and even one with over 100k miles. It seems like they are very reliable when taken care of 👍🏼
Did you get one eventually?
This is an excellent awesome bike
i have about 26k (mi) on my 08 eventually plan on getting a new bike down the line but as you said for the horse power and torque you basically need to pick up 200-300 cc to even get comparable... most definitely going to keep it for a track day machine btw this blows the sv650 boys out of the water
I prefer the look of full fairing bikes, and this might sound silly, but I'd happily buy this just because I love the look of the dual exhaust under the seat! 😂
i just picked up a fz6 last night and i also prefer full fairing bikes but the look of the exhaust alone made me want it lol
I bought the first ones..2004..only put 8k miles in it..mannn..gotta take this baby on the road more often..💪#ridehardridesaferidefarther&havefun##
I love my '09 FZ6 dearly. It's my first bike and an absolute blast with that revvy inline four and eager handling. My one real complaint is the soft, non-adjustable fork. For that, I'm pulling the trigger on an 03/04 R6 fork that I'll get re-sprung/valved for my weight. The other minor annoyance is the back-sweep on the handle bar, which causes a little bit of fatigue in my wrists. I've got an FZ1 bar to take its place to correct that.
I completely agree! I've heard of quite a few riders making the swap to the R6 forks with good success. Let me know how it goes once you do! I'm really curious to how well it works out, because I may want to do the same thing someday.
It was your first bike? How was it? Tell me about your experience
Besides a little 1973 Suzuki GT185 with less than 20hp, my FZ6 is my first "real" bike. I wouldn't recommend anything bigger/faster than it as a first bike. Thankfully it has enough distinction between tame mid-range and fast high-range. But it can be very difficult to avoid revving the crap out of it 😂 for this reason a beginner can really grow into the bike if done so carefully.
But it isn’t to heavy for a beginner? 220kg is a little bit dangerous for a beginner. I think to buy an FZ6 but I don’t have my first bike and it complains me. Sorry for bad English, bro
@@davijow200 I don't think it's too heavy for a beginner at 458 lbs wet. Like pretty much all sport bikes it's a little annoying to pick up if you drop it. Unlike most sport bikes, its power doesn't come on as aggressively. You can go full throttle in most scenarios without fear of picking up the front wheel. It's tuned to be fairly tame in that sense, and thus is fine for a beginner who has some self control.
have a fazer 600 98 here and its still purring like a kitten, built to last back then. 50k miles on her too
I have a 99 Fazer 600 which is the model before has a few less horsepower and if you don't mind carbs (very understandable if you just stopped reading at the thought of that) it's also an incredibly good bike
The FZ6 N is a naked style bike... But man!! The Fazer look is awesome!!! FZ6 S2 Fazer owner here hahaha... That 14K red line, the dynamics, and while the suspension can be improved, in the S2 version (black chassis and engine) it has the brakes of an R6, so pleeeenty of aftermarket support for performance parts.
I love my FZ. I only wish I could have gotten a European model with ABS.
Agree agree agREE! I'm picking up a super clean one this weekend.
GOT AN 04 FZ6 44K MILES FOR 2,000$ FLAT! Absolute steal. I love my bike so much
It would be a good idea to buy a 2007 fz600 s1, greetings from Colombia...
also it has abs and is easy to work on. great bike
I bought my 06 fz6 in 08 with 6800 mile used. 09 added top case (no backpack) Now in 2020 58000ish i still riding to work most of the time weather permits
If anyone needs help on small repairs let me know
I have an 09 FZ6 and love it. Was thinking of upgrading to one of the new naked bikes, but having a hard time justifying it. I mean, selling my bike, then having a small payment for a bike with less power and no windscreen?
Maybe I should do some upgrades to the bike. It already had an Ohlins rear shock when I bought it, so that's good. They're great bikes!
The FZ09 has a bit more power than the FZ6, and it rides pretty different. That 3 cylinder 900 is nice and powerful across a greater range of RPMs. And you can always add a windscreen to it if the wind is too much.
As far as finances go, I'd recommend sticking with the FZ6, because it sure is nice not having a monthly payment! But that's up to you 👌🏼
Love my FZ6
I bought my FZ6 new in 2007. Still have it, but at the same time, don't ride it much. It has yet to hit 8k miles and the paint is in great shape being that it's garage kept. I finally went ahead and got new tires this past Saturday as the originals were just too old to use safely. Only other things I've replaced have been oil and batteries. Amazing part is that even after sitting for months without starting, it always cranked right up. Great bike.
this sounds like an add from someone who wants to sell their low milage garage kept FZ6 XD
Can't bring myself to selling the 2007 FZ6, it's great bike for commuting with a smile.
I had a 2008 Fazer 6 for a couple of years, afterwards bogat Fazer 8 than Fazer 1. Fazer 6 remains in my memory as a most thilling machine of the bunch.
Informative review 👍Been riding a FZ6N all year round for a long time. First was a 2006 model the one I ride now is a 2007 model with extensive mods to improve the bike allround.
Good stuff! You like the naked feel? I love the look, but I do so much highway riding that I don't want to lose the wind blockage from the fairing.
@@FormulaJake I have added a barracuda smoked screen recently for highway use. If you still have the same bike. I can let you know about anything I've added to improve the bike if you want. If not that's OK. 👍
Honestly, I'd love to hear! Mine is bone stock, except for a scorpion exhaust system. I'm looking at swapping out the headlights for some LEDs next
@@FormulaJake On Amazon . DZG H4 Motorcycle LED Headlight bulbs Will plug and play into your bike and are available in the U.S. I've tried a few cheaper ones .There a waste of money.
@@FormulaJake If there's anything else you were thinking about purchasing. I'll give you that information. One really great safety feature is a stebel air horn. Not expensive and a huge improvement over the stock one.
I can't find a reason to get rid of mine. Maybe for an fz1.
I had an sv650 for one seazon , put 4000km on it , sold it . Now i thinking to buy an fz6 or fz8. But i cant decide 😅
I love my 2004 FZ6.
I added a gear indicator, Vortex 15 tooth front sprocket, K&N air filter and its just soo awesome. So far she's my most dependable girlfriend by far. lol
Next thing I'm adding is a aftermarket Exhaust, and DynoJet Fuel Commander, and throttle tamer to smooth out the initial snatchyness.
A bike will never cheat on you 🤷♂️ I definitely recommend a power commander, especially after an exhaust and air filter. My bike loves it!
A little strange video, because the FZ6 also had a completely naked version without the half fairing and the FZ07 and 09 both have half fairing version in the Tracer 700 and 900. I owned a 2007 FZ6 naked S2 and a Tracer 700. The FZ6 was the better long distance touring bike and more fun to ride fast. The Tracer 700 was more capable at slower speed (more torque) but worse at long distance riding because it had more vibrations.
The FZ6 N S2 was the only bike I regret selling to this day.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with all those bikes! You are definitely more researched and experienced than I am when it comes to all the Yamaha's. Nowadays there is a half fairing replacement with the Tracer, but it's still not quite like the FZ6. There's nothing quite like crammig a detuned inline 4 that revs to 14,500 in something that's relatively comfortable to ride.
Hey bro, why my fz6 no start after wash presión?? You know something? Thnx 🤔
I just snagged a 2009 FZ6. Thing only had 1600 miles on it but it was basically brand new. Cost me more, 4k, but so far I feel its worth it.
That's basically a new bike, which to me is worth every penny. Congrats brotha! 🤙🏼
@@FormulaJake Thanks. Definitely not regretting it. Compared to the dual sport bikes I'm used to riding, this thing rides like a dream.
My youngest brother let me ride his FZ6 and the thing had some nice midrange punch, felt like I was on a rocket . I own an FZ07 which I like very much but to be honest, now that I don't ride like a hooligan anymore I'd rather have an FZ6 for it's all day comfort and on the highway I'm sure it's a better bike. Hey, wanna trade bikes?
This is a Magic bike. Strong and very very fast.
You mentioned the Chinese exhaust you got from eBay. Do you mind sharing a link of it here, just to have a look at it?
I have a Scorpion carbon fiber exhaust on it, when did I mention the Chinese exhaust?
i cant find a successor to this bike. other states got the fz8 which is a fz6 with a bit more power and came with fairings in other countries. but was looking at 2014+ vfr800. but that weighs 70lbs more, to sporty ergonomics and engine is still the 6th gen vfr motor with a bit of tweaking. i want something new but nothing exists. i dont want a liter bike either cause mpg
Love mine 🙃
I've had my 2008 FZ6 for 9 years now. Its ole reliable with a boat load of miles. I'm just getting bored of the lack of power and the ugly headlight. Would love to upgrade to the FZ8. Also, i'm thinking about getting a single "rain drop" light conversion kit for it. Let me know if ya'll have recommendations for headlight kits for the FZ
I have not touched the lighting on my bike, but am also interested in changing her up. I'd be interested in seeing what's out there to change the front 👍🏼
For anyone in England this is the peak of the A2 liscence
Looking to go buy an 08 for $2800. Gonna be my first bike, figured being a rev happy motor it'll be nice for low end riding around to learn.
Best of luck! Fair warning, if it's your first bike, please do not take it above ~8k RPMs until you feel comfortable. These bikes are decently heavy, and the last thing you want to do is get going too fast without the ability to slow down or make a turn. Please be careful, and happy riding brotha! 🤙🏼
@@FormulaJake definitely, knowing it's power band is above like 6-7k I'mma keep it below that for a couple months, my brothers friend has an r6 and he said it was decent to learn on cause it didnt pull like a parallel or v twin at low speeds. Being a bigger rider (6'1" and 235lbs) I wanted something bigger than a 300 but I also wanted something that wasnt a torque monster
wish theyd make a new fz6
my fav are the dual pipes under the seat, looks so sexy
Hi
Is it a good beginner bike?
Thoughts on this sv an sv650 aside from wind protection (and the twin engine?)
The SV650 is a great bike! It all depends on what you're looking for. I have had minimal time with one, but it is generally preferred to ride an SV for track use due to the plethora of mods available, and compatibility with Gixxer parts. However, the FZ6 is similar, as it is compatible with R6 parts, but generally not as track-worthy. Most prefer the FZ6 for street, as it is very tame under 7-8k RPMs, but is faster in a straight line than the SV, once the engine gets revving. Neither are bad choices!
@@FormulaJake Google image search "FZ6 cup"
These bikes aren't great starter bikes for a number of reasons and that's why I think Yamaha phased them out the way they did with the inferior FZ6R. The FZ6 is the mt06 of its day to its R6 counterpart for the time just as the mt10 is today to the R1. The overlapping phasing out of the FZ6 for the FZ6R was a decision I am still trying to wrap my head around. I currently believe that Yamaha saw trouble with putting a bike like this with it's price range into the hands of new riders in the same market that were buying 650R's and SV650's, which were bikes still deadly enough to get a new rider into a lot of trouble quickly, but were all a recipe for disaster.
The FZ6 S1 ungoverned can put a good slap down on both of those bikes in high speed highway play. And it still holds it's ground with newer bikes in class today like the MT07.
As an owner myself and an experienced rider I almost believe that Yamaha made a conscious decision to take these bikes off of the market because they are too good and also too bad to put new riders on. The 250-300 market hadn't taken off at the time like today and the only decent option for a performance small displacement that could cruise at highway speeds at the time was the original ninja 250 which is still a great beginner option if you can snag one up. A lot of Americans couldn't see themselves starting out on a "baby" bike even though the older generations that were now on larger displacement bikes where happy to tell you about and very familiar with their smaller displacement roots of the 60' and 70's. The FZ6 was ready to be infamous for running higher than all other bikes in it's class.
Unironically, Suzuki came out with a response to the FZ6 with the only true FZ6 competitor the GSR600. In 2006 to the end of its production in 2010 two years after Yamaha cut the production on the FZ6 the GSR600 was the other 600cc Sport class killer.
For one reason or another both companies decided to tame the HP down on their entry level sports classes to focus on lower top speed yet more torque centric variants for the market.
In the end I think the idea of high speed deaths on lesser priced machines wasn't a good business model and hence the aboration that is the FZ6. A freak of it's time. Still relevant today.
I’m buying one next week, first bike :))
Congrats! They are much easier to learn on than a supersport, but they certainly aren't slow. Be careful, especially past 7-9k RPMs, and have fun!
Dropped it for the first time today, at the lights, infront of multiple people
@@Teegee12364 sorry to hear man... I'm buying a fz6 soon for my second bike... But how did you drop it?
DaKolby Crittenden-Brown dropped it on a hill at a stop light, didn’t let the clutch out enough 🙄, nothing but a couple scratches on the engine, no serious damage. It was simply inexperience the bike is otherwise insane !
@@Teegee12364 Unfortunately it happens, this bike is treacherous considering the clutch... do not get me wrong, I love my Fz6 and how smooth and fast it is but as a new rider you must be extra careful with the clutch and the acceleration, because the front end of the bike is so light. I have owned several bikes, much more recently produced, but still the smoothness of this engine is unmatched.
Well I have the FZ6R which is kind of the replacement to this bike but not really on account that it is a fully faired motorcycle looking even more like a Supersport but with less power than the FZ6 🤔🤔
Had first r6 mean 2001 for few seasons, sold buyed car...:( no im not married or have kids i just buyed car 😅 worked and buyed again a bike and looked at gsxr cbr rr r6, and went with fz6n s2, basicaly 2009 model to be precise what is s2 ^_^ i drove before buying a suzuki bandit and i liked naked stile, but than look at sport bike and i still like back sporty look and that front fairing and looking for newer naked bike, and buyed this ^_^ had about 4k in pocket, buyed 1 for 3k with mivv exh... ^_^ cimplete line, and the rest 1k spent, on lewers and quickshifter power commander and sport sprockets, rear i kept stock and front i took 1 teeth, i mean buyed a smaller for 1 teeth i didnt brake 1 tooth 😅 sory for enhlish, on dino tops out 114hp, exact as my r6 with exhaust and powcommander but on carburator its a bit different ^_^, stock bike this one can go 250kmh measured, basicaly as a supersport 600 meybe 5-7kmh slower, with 1 tooth i lost 7 kmh of speed and gained 20hp with allso k&n all parts a race spark plugs, the bike fly like supersport, and i added a belly plastic to give a bike a mote covered look and massivnes with mirrors on handle bars and exhaust just bearly is shorter than tail with stock 180 tire the bike look wery mad when stair at hem ^_^ sexy as f... but definetly it isnt for fast highway runs and can only compete with supersports on streets from 0-150, meybe 180, after no... but i am 70-80% in city ride so when i push gass no supersport can outrun ^_^ and bike wich i was bothered becouse it is naked and engine is 600cc so is not big that much, that when i park to supersport i tought that it will look small slim, but no, becouse of upright body of bike and reservoar is bigger than some supersports i mean from 600"s the bike is allso long as supersport, more precise 209cm against my old ex r6 204 or 5 😁 and white paint gives to eye the bike is bigger than it is, i was wery happy 😁 and no regrets on buyin instead of supersport only downside from generaly all naked bikes, even this engine comes from 07-08 r6, it has different 4-5,6 gear thats why it is slower so different gearing, and when u just put some slip on for sound just, u lack that topend power... thats what i miss, i mean with abowe 110hp on wheel, bike can outsmoke my r6 but on low mid rpms, and we all want to hear bike and feel that vivration feel on high rpms, this bike dont havr that feel as yamaha on high rpm, so ridin or trying to start move bike fast from stop u are on low mid rpms but on regular supersport like r6 u are on mid high so that feel and louder sond scream is a bit bigger pleasure ob supersport, but i am happy, when i ride this with aftermarket exhaust on half rpm amd more and squeze throtle it moves and scream so im happy but dont have that aggresive sporty feel... overal great bike, and all naked bikes are great and a bit better for beginers so who wants right now this fz6 particulary i reccomend, but dont expect honda yamaha kawi suzy ducati or what ever supersporty feel, becouse od ridin position and useless topend, i rode kawy z750 and yamy fz1 allso its same story it is supersport engine but changed gearin and loost topend power... yeah and i had ride suzu bandit 1200, it has torque but allso lack top power, and when someone say a naked with 100nm torque a 1kcc naked is stronger than supersport 1k, well not true so dont expect sportiness on naked, will buy a r6 but newer one so i am holdin ghis till i got few grand's more,and those bikes can get girls eazy as supersport so dont wory about that 😁
ITs best bike if you want to start ride, good power on lower rpm and agressive power on max rpm like supersport, its so agile on
twisty roads, nice seat, electronic tachometer, good brakes, that windshield its perfect for 100km/h or more blocks wind perfect, FZ07 and FZ09 its slower on power, good engines was made until 2007 the newer ones are not that powerfull, S1 and S2 version was the most powerfull engines with 98CP.
And FZ 8?
For what
Age is the iz6
Bring it back in
What do you mean?
@@FormulaJake The fz6 , but as it was
Sure thing 👍
Hi Airborne, do you think a 2005 FZ6 is still a good bike to buy? How much life does it still have? It's a 14 years old bike after all and also a discontinued bike. In contrast, the SV650 is still being manufactured and so parts will keep on being manufactured. I like both the FZ6 and SV650 but just worry about the life of the FZ6 if I choose it. What are your thoughts?
I have a 2006, so I think it's a fine buy! The biggest factor is the mileage, so I tried to find the lowest mileage bike that I could when buying mine. It had 25,400 when I first picked it up. But I've seen multiple FZ6s with over 100k miles. The SV650s will offer plenty of additional aftermarket parts, but if you like the FZs, I wouldn't hesitate.
@@FormulaJake I see thanks for your swift reply! The one that I am interested in has around 37,000 miles. It's also within my price range (around $2k), but still have to look at the condition.
I like listening to opinions from actual owners or previous owners instead of just watching review videos. It's great that now we have online communities to discuss and ask for advice. Thanks again!
@@jacquelinej2036 Good luck! If it is in reasonable condition, I'd make that purchase without hesitation. You'll be happy with how much bike you get for just 2 grand! You don't happen to be located in CA, do you?
@@FormulaJake Yeah I guess I'll pay for a pre purchase inspection to check if there are any mechanical problems that are easy to spot. Do you think your FZ6 still has a lot of life and can go for at least another 5 years? Has there been a lot of problems or just regular maintenance like oil, filter, brake pads, tires, etc?
I used to have an old ZX6, 1998-2001 version which is carbureted and it's a money pit to maintain, the mechanic said it's not designed to be a commuter but more for track and high RPM use. Since then I haven't got back to riding because I am not sure which bike suits me, I just want a bike that's reliable, easy and economical to maintain, and good for commute with some twisties on the weekends.
I am not from cali but from another CA (Canada), I converted all the numbers for your convenience :)
I have never had problems with this bike. From day one since I bought it used, I've changed tires and oil only, just regular maintenance stuff like that. As for a bike that can both commute comfortably yet still go fast on the weekends, it's served its purpose very effectively.
Thank you for the conversions! As an engineering student, I try to stay informed on units and how they crossover.
I have a 1998 fazer 600 , fzs, it gets me from a to b 100 bhp , and does 140 mph , does me cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
That's awesome! Gotta love the scream of the little 600s. Ride safe brother!
53k with a Gustafsson custom sheild remains the best bike I ever owned.
Mine is FZS 600 Fazer - 2003
$2500 won't get you one in decent shape. They are $3500-4300 for a low mileage, clean example.
what about parts?
In France we have a stupid restricted licence (that lasts 2 years, before being able to have a bike at full power) i currently have an er6n but i'd love to have a 4 cylinders.
Problem is that a hornet makes more that 95hp full, and this stupid licence doesn't allow us to ride unrestricted bikes with more than 95. It then makes me wanna test the FZ6 78hp (compatible with our licence) and even a cbf600 or a xj6. I really wonder how the FZ6 78hp competes with the 98hp one..
But the problem with the FZ6 is the exhaust under the seat, isn't it horrible as the driver or even passenger when it's summer ?
I haven't sat as a passenger, but a couple of my friends have and they have never complained. I ride this bike in 40°C+ weather during summer, and the sun and the air are uncomfortably hot, but I have never noticed heat from the exhaust.
@@FormulaJake oh maybe it's well engineered, i wonder if it still does that with aftermarket exhaust
Sorry for the late response, I have a scorpion slip on currently, with carbon fiber mufflers. No heat issues!
@@MrGeoffrey1998 The heat from original to after market is the same from riders point of view. I have a MIVV exhaust fitted to my second FZ6N and what it does do it gives instant power increase that is very noticeable
@@neilhamill3441 yeah but for a passenger it must be horrible ?
I found one on Craigslist for $1500. Is this a good first bike?
It is the fastest bike I'd recommend for a first bike. My prior bike did 60mph max, so it was quite a step up to this bike, which is capable of over 150mph. It's comfy and ergonomic enough for a beginner, and definitely easier to ride than an R6, and if you keep it under ~8k RPMs, it's relatively tame. But just a warning, having a fast bike makes you want to ride fast, which is definitely not advised for a new rider. How much motorcycle experience do you have?
By the way, $1500 is just about the lowest price I've seen one at, except for the $1k one I saw with 120k+ miles. If it's in good shape, that's a great deal!
@@FormulaJake My dad's got a Honda trail 90 that I like to ride occasionally and sometimes regret not using more. Of I could've taken it to work every day I would've but it didn't really go fast enough for the roads I needed to take.
If you feel comfortable on a bike, I'd say go for the FZ6. Just remember that riding in traffic is a completely different story than riding dirt!
@@FormulaJake I generally would be riding in traffic. I think the timing is pretty bad though I just got a car and it's already snowing where I live so I couldn't really afford or drive it.
There’s an 06 by me that’s for sale for 3k
Had to laugh, i ride 18 miles every day to work on our Autobahn with my 2004 FZ6N, but the speed in austria is up to 100 mph
When you consider that the FZ07 makes over 20hp less than the fz6 and the fz8 only makes around 10hp (to the wheels) more, you can't really it doesn't feel more like an r6. It definitely feels more like it's Supersport cousin more so than the Bandit or z7 or something.
I definitely agree with you. It's enough different to know it's not the supersport 600, but still a screaming 4 banger. It isn't even close to the naked bikes in terms of engine characteristics.
How
@@FormulaJake I have 11 second passes on my channel on mine and it's stock
MPG?
Stock, 45+. After installing a power commander, 35
I’m 6’4 with long legs, would this bike be uncomfortable?
I'm only 5'10, so it's hard for me to say. But you'll have a good idea of how it will feel just by sitting on one. I imagine you'd be fine, though!
It's down 4 hp vs. the 2003 R6 brother the base motor of the FZ
...not FAR LESS
I know the FZ is based on the 2003 R6, but if you compare the 2004 FZ with a 2004 R6 (123hp) there is a drastic difference in horsepower
No it falls short of the r6 by about 17hp not 29
10 year old machine - old bike? What part of the first world you live in dude?