New FZ1

[Nedlob]

I have a honda ST1300 and have been looking for a good comutter bike. I narrowed it down to between the FZ! and FZ6. Yesterday I cut a deal on an 2006 FZ6 which I will pick up tommarow. I hope that I made a good choice. I could not find a FZ1 at a reasonable price in my area and when I cut a deal to purchase the FZ1 from a guy in Pa. He changed his mind at the last minute, so I decided to take the FZ6. My concern is that it may not be enough power. I have never riden one but I love the riding position stance. I'm hoping it doesn't feel like riding on a lawnmore engine. can anyone comment on the power of FZ6?

[mdr]

Originally Posted by Nedlob

I have a honda ST1300 and have been looking for a good comutter bike. I narrowed it down to between the FZ! and FZ6. Yesterday I cut a deal on an 2006 FZ6 which I will pick up tommarow. I hope that I made a good choice. I could not find a FZ1 at a reasonable price in my area and when I cut a deal to purchase the FZ1 from a guy in Pa. He changed his mind at the last minute, so I decided to take the FZ6. My concern is that it may not be enough power. I have never riden one but I love the riding position stance. I'm hoping it doesn't feel like riding on a lawnmore engine. can anyone comment on the power of FZ6?

Unless you ride 2up a lot I think you'll find 600cc is "enough" power. And you'll definitely like the economy - probably 50% better than what you're used to on the ST 1300 or the FZ1 that you will be SO GLAD you didn't get.

[maverick1970]

I'd say, "What kinda of rider are you"? And with your answer in a post, I'll give you an honest opinion if you made the right decision.

[greenthumb]

if you want to talk strictly numbers concerning power

the ST1300 has an advertised dry weight of 659lbs and a curb weight of 730lbs pushed by 117hp @ 8,000rpm

the FZ6 has an advertised dry weight of 423lbs (~490lbs wet by my estimate) pushed by 98hp @ 12,000rpm

the ST does however have twice the torque.

in a nutshell your ST weighs over 50% more with only 20% more power.

[mdr]

Originally Posted by greenthumb

if you want to talk strictly numbers concerning power

the ST1300 has an advertised dry weight of 659lbs and a curb weight of 730lbs pushed by 117hp @ 8,000rpm

the FZ6 has an advertised dry weight of 423lbs (~490lbs wet by my estimate) pushed by 98hp @ 12,000rpm

the ST does however have twice the torque.

in a nutshell your ST weighs over 50% more with only 20% more power.

PS: Don't forget to add the rider weight if you compute power / weight.

[dako81]

Originally Posted by Nedlob

... I'm hoping it doesn't feel like riding on a lawnmore engine. can anyone comment on the power of FZ6?

It has tons of power, just don't lug the engine. Small I4's like this aren't built to be lugged at lower rpms. That's all you have to remember. If you find it not having enough power, you're not in the right gear. You'll need to learn this. Oh and it doesn't hurt the engine being in a high rpm range, probably hurts it more lugging it along.

[bcityroller]

I agree with some of the others that it depends on what kind of rider you are. I personally know of at least one FZ1 owner that wishes he had my FZ6 instead b/c he never uses the extra power of that his bike has and would have liked the slightly smaller size/weight of the the FZ6. Of course he's got way more motor which would be a big deal if you want to use it. Again like others have said the FZ6 does have good power if you're willing to use the rev's to get at it.

[Hellgate]

My question is why is your ST1300 not a commuter bike? A friend of mine has one and he commutes on it everyday. I'm not see how another motorcycle will enhance your commute when you already have a great bike.

As far as powder My FZ6 will spank him every day. Simply tap down two gears and I'm gone. That said he is much more comfortable than I am. The ST is one hellva bike.

[crazybiker]

Originally Posted by bcityroller

I agree with some of the others that it depends on what kind of rider you are. I personally know of at least one FZ1 owner that wishes he had my FZ6 instead b/c he never uses the extra power of that his bike has and would have liked the slightly smaller size/weight of the the FZ6. Of course he's got way more motor which would be a big deal if you want to use it. Again like others have said the FZ6 does have good power if you're willing to use the rev's to get at it.

OT : I ordered the SH50 and rack and they are still in transit from Europe. Are you sure that Shad rack is compatible with Givi?

[AJ_rider]

Originally Posted by Nedlob

I'm hoping it doesn't feel like riding on a lawnmore engine. can anyone comment on the power of FZ6?

Take it above 8k and you'll have your answer. This aint no lawnmower engine.

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Congrats on the new FZ too!