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Bags · 04-19-2008, 09:58 AM

Gentleman,
My name is Bags Im from Upstate NY, currently riding an 05 fz6 with Scorpion pipes, I was just wondering what are the differences between a US FZ6 and a Euro version Ive always been facinated with British Bikes, my father raced flat track on a bunch of old BSA's back in the 60's anyway if someone wouldnt mind Id love to discuss the differences thanks

Bags

**fast blue one** · 04-19-2008, 10:42 AM

Hi there and welcome to the forum.

3 immediate differences spring to mind and I'm sure others on here can provide more.

1). we get the naked version over here.
2). Brit versions have a pass switch
3). I don't think you have a centre (center) stand.

Hope this helps.

**grommit** · 04-19-2008, 10:50 AM

Our petrol (gas) is twice as expensive and of course the bikes go twice as fast.

There are some detail differences, such as indicator size, reflectors, running lights etc, but essentially they are the same bike. Even the naked one, as fast blue one mentions, is basically the same, despite its aerodynamic disadvantages; same gearing etc.

CanadianFZ6 · 04-19-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast blue one

3). I don't think you have a centre (center) stand.

Hope this helps.

Yes we do... North American FZ6s have centre stands....

**fast blue one** · 04-19-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianFZ6

Yes we do... North American FZ6s have centre stands....

Sorry, I thought I saw a post yesterday that said otherwise. I stand corrected.

Right I have tracked back and found the source of my error.
I shall now go and don my cilice in penitence.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...-switch-3.html (Pass switch)

**thulst** · 04-19-2008, 01:40 PM

Could there be a difference in HP. We've got a 35, a 78 and a 98 BHP version.
But thats in Holland with Dutch regulations.

Combat · 04-19-2008, 02:43 PM

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

04-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

Me too, I new of the other two....

**Nelly** · 04-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

Same, just less power.

04-19-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelly

Same, just less power.

Yeah but what pray tell are they doing to lose 60% of the power rating???? I know, they're killing the inside two juggs right???

Dang, my lawn tractor has almost that much HP....

04-19-2008, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bags Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Bike: 2005 Yamaha fz6 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 Member #1973	Brit Bikes Vs. US Gentleman, My name is Bags Im from Upstate NY, currently riding an 05 fz6 with Scorpion pipes, I was just wondering what are the differences between a US FZ6 and a Euro version Ive always been facinated with British Bikes, my father raced flat track on a bunch of old BSA's back in the 60's anyway if someone wouldnt mind Id love to discuss the differences thanks Bags

04-19-2008, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 646 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: Brit Bikes Vs. US Hi there and welcome to the forum. 3 immediate differences spring to mind and I'm sure others on here can provide more. 1). we get the naked version over here. 2). Brit versions have a pass switch 3). I don't think you have a centre (center) stand. Hope this helps. __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

04-19-2008, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,459 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Re: Brit Bikes Vs. US Our petrol (gas) is twice as expensive and of course the bikes go twice as fast. There are some detail differences, such as indicator size, reflectors, running lights etc, but essentially they are the same bike. Even the naked one, as fast blue one mentions, is basically the same, despite its aerodynamic disadvantages; same gearing etc. __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

04-19-2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
thulst Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Netherlands Bike: FZ6 Fazer S2 2007 ABS Posts: 112 Rep Power: 5 Member #1060	Re: Brit Bikes Vs. US Could there be a difference in HP. We've got a 35, a 78 and a 98 BHP version. But thats in Holland with Dutch regulations. __________________ Always remember to keep the cleaned side up.

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Combat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 3 Member #1606	Re: Brit Bikes Vs. US 35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

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