Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**jsteinb95** · 10-12-2008, 02:31 AM

If your wife rides as a passenger on your FZ6 and you absolutely hate it, then the Yamaha YZF R-1 is the right bike for you!!!

After 3 months of sportrider owning the R1, today was the first ride for me as a passenger. It was pretty uncomfortable.....as soon as I got on the bike and put my feet on the pegs, I got gnarly cramps in my thighs! The passenger seat sits extremely high and while cruising (with sportrider in his riding position and me kicking back enjoying the scenery) I felt like we had 2 feet of space between us, and the bottom of my helmet was flush with the top of his helmet.....it didn't even feel like we were on the same bike.

Everytime he applied the brakes, I slid forward right into him and I had to use the tank to brace myself, and then re-position. Even when he shifted, I slid forward.

This was all just local "cruising", no twisties, no sportriding. 5 minutes into the ride my feet were numb. It is definitely not 2up friendly and I'm glad we didn't go on the 100 mile ride that I was wanting to go on!

This gives me more motivation to get my license and ride my own ride!

So what made us decide to ride 2up ??? Well......no kids!!!

and this (it's too good not to post, again)

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/117706-post31.html

It's all Steph's fault!

Wolfman · 10-12-2008, 02:59 AM

Nice post J, just helps reinforce one of the key reasons for a lot of us buyiing an FZ6...we take pillions, and the bike caters for them very well...R1 is a "balls out" sportsbike, and passengers are definitely and after thought.

Still the FZ6 can make a mean little middleweight when ridden hard...but that's the beauty...you get a nice compromise with the FZ6, a little bit of both worlds...i have said it before, the FZ6 is the thinking mans sportsbike!

Would still love an R1 though, awesome ride...all brawn, no fat!

KensFz6 · 10-12-2008, 06:16 AM

I can relate

I rode bitch on an R6 once... I found it awkward with the handle-strap down under crotch and using the tank for support when stopping.

Those passenger handles on the Fz6 would've been nice back then. Good for hooking a net onto for bringing a 24 pack home too

**grommit** · 10-12-2008, 08:08 AM

What about a side car?

On a more serious note you can get those grippy seat covers which stop you sliding.

**sportrider** · 10-12-2008, 08:53 AM

I have to agree here, the FZ6 stomps the R1 in terms of 2up capabilities. there is no way I'd want to hit up any twisties with a passenger on the back of the R1. you really notice how much body position and how weighing the pegs control the bike, once you've got a passenger on back and can no longer do it. hmmm maybe I need another FZ6 in the barn as well???

**ms mrdr** · 10-12-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsteinb95

This gives me more motivation to get my license and ride my own ride!

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/117706-post31.html

It's all Steph's fault!

That was the main motivation of me getting my licence and my own ride..his bike sucked..we did 1000 miles in 4 days and by the time it was over I was almost in tears..I was on the verge of hitch hiking home...don't laugh...and secondly..I got bored of staring at the back of his head...now I can stare at his butt....if I want..or blow past him if he makes me mad...LOL~~

08fz6 · 10-12-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms mrdr

That was the main motivation of me getting my licence and my own ride..his bike sucked..we did 1000 miles in 4 days and by the time it was over I was almost in tears..I was on the verge of hitch hiking home...don't laugh...and secondly..I got bored of staring at the back of his head...now I can stare at his butt....if I want..or blow past him if he makes me mad...LOL~~

any woman that wants to ride her own bike is an amazing woman in my book!!!

one thing to remember if you are in front of him im sure hes doing the same. lol

08fz6 · 10-12-2008, 01:18 PM

i think i am going to trade in my 08 fz6 for a 07-09 warrior. the sliding is getting very annoying not to mention I like the feel of the warrior fits me comfort wise i can ride much longer distances without hurting!

**sportrider** · 10-12-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08fz6

i think i am going to trade in my 08 fz6 for a 07-09 warrior. the sliding is getting very annoying not to mention I like the feel of the warrior fits me comfort wise i can ride much longer distances without hurting!

I thought the FZ6 was excellent at long distance 2up, it has the perfect balance of wind protection, fuel range, power, and rider/passenger comfort.

jeez the way I talk about it you'd actually think I missed it

**Hellgate** · 10-12-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms mrdr

That was the main motivation of me getting my licence and my own ride..his bike sucked..we did 1000 miles in 4 days and by the time it was over I was almost in tears..I was on the verge of hitch hiking home...don't laugh...and secondly..I got bored of staring at the back of his head...now I can stare at his butt....if I want..or blow past him if he makes me mad...LOL~~

Oh Mrs. Hellgate will agree with you on that one. We did about 500 this weekend and she was pleading to get off the bike. "MY BUTT IS KILLING ME!!!"

10-12-2008, 02:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... If your wife rides as a passenger on your FZ6 and you absolutely hate it, then the Yamaha YZF R-1 is the right bike for you!!! After 3 months of sportrider owning the R1, today was the first ride for me as a passenger. It was pretty uncomfortable.....as soon as I got on the bike and put my feet on the pegs, I got gnarly cramps in my thighs! The passenger seat sits extremely high and while cruising (with sportrider in his riding position and me kicking back enjoying the scenery) I felt like we had 2 feet of space between us, and the bottom of my helmet was flush with the top of his helmet.....it didn't even feel like we were on the same bike. Everytime he applied the brakes, I slid forward right into him and I had to use the tank to brace myself, and then re-position. Even when he shifted, I slid forward. This was all just local "cruising", no twisties, no sportriding. 5 minutes into the ride my feet were numb. It is definitely not 2up friendly and I'm glad we didn't go on the 100 mile ride that I was wanting to go on! This gives me more motivation to get my license and ride my own ride! So what made us decide to ride 2up ??? Well......no kids!!! and this (it's too good not to post, again) http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/117706-post31.html It's all Steph's fault! Last edited by jsteinb95; 10-12-2008 at 02:44 AM..

10-12-2008, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,476 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	Re: Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... Nice post J, just helps reinforce one of the key reasons for a lot of us buyiing an FZ6...we take pillions, and the bike caters for them very well...R1 is a "balls out" sportsbike, and passengers are definitely and after thought. Still the FZ6 can make a mean little middleweight when ridden hard...but that's the beauty...you get a nice compromise with the FZ6, a little bit of both worlds...i have said it before, the FZ6 is the thinking mans sportsbike! Would still love an R1 though, awesome ride...all brawn, no fat! __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

10-12-2008, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
KensFz6 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Bike: 08 Fz6 (Cobalt Blue) Posts: 81 Rep Power: 2 Member #4138	Re: Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... I can relate I rode bitch on an R6 once... I found it awkward with the handle-strap down under crotch and using the tank for support when stopping. Those passenger handles on the Fz6 would've been nice back then. Good for hooking a net onto for bringing a 24 pack home too

10-12-2008, 08:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,515 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... What about a side car? On a more serious note you can get those grippy seat covers which stop you sliding. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

10-12-2008, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	Re: Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... I have to agree here, the FZ6 stomps the R1 in terms of 2up capabilities. there is no way I'd want to hit up any twisties with a passenger on the back of the R1. you really notice how much body position and how weighing the pegs control the bike, once you've got a passenger on back and can no longer do it. hmmm maybe I need another FZ6 in the barn as well??? __________________ a work in progress...

10-12-2008, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
08fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central New york Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 416 Rep Power: 7 Member #2399	Re: Yamaha R1 review, as a passenger.... i think i am going to trade in my 08 fz6 for a 07-09 warrior. the sliding is getting very annoying not to mention I like the feel of the warrior fits me comfort wise i can ride much longer distances without hurting! __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue T-Rex Frame Sliders, LED Integrated Tail Light, Clear Turn Signal Lenses, Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator, RAM GPS Mount, bd43's Headlight wire harness mod, Battery Tender RC Cars: RC10GT & Sportwerks Chaos Daily Driver: 2008 Scion XB Blackberry Crush Jensen VM9022 Double DIN All-In-One 2-10" RockBox Subs 1-Orion 225R Amp Camera: Nikon D40

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