FZ1 your oppinions

[Hellgate]

I like the entire bike except............for the muffler! What the heck is that???????? I know, FUGLY! Other than that it is a beautiful bike.

[lonesoldier84]

Originally Posted by Elm

I've sat on an FZ1 2006. Let's compare it with the FZ6 2006:

GOOD
-More power
-Nearly the same weight as FZ6
-Better front suspension
-Better brakes
-Better rear swingarm

IN BETWEEN
-Longer wheelbase (+ straight stability, - turning ability)

BAD
-More MONEY (gas, insurance, parts, cost)
-Less comfortable seat (trust me, that seat is UNCOMFORTABLE)
-Visible weld in frame
-Smaller gas tank

CONCLUSION
-Less practicality for more power and quality. If you plan on getting this bike, you might as well go all the way for an R1 or something.

ya thats a very good point...for the reasons you would have to have to go from fz6 to fz1....you would be much better served going to a different bike like that other 600cc sportbike from yamaha, not the r6, i forget what its called right at the moment. used to be their old superbike, im sure someone will fill it in

[lonesoldier84]

yzf-600r.......

[Pete]

If you get a chance to go to SMC Sheffield (formally CMC Sheffield), Jan (think it's Jan) has an FZ1 that she's had done up, lowered, various extra panels, it's lovely.

[lonesoldier84]

Engine

2008 FZ6 2007 YZF600R
Bore x Stroke 65.5 x 44.5mm 62mm x 49.6mm
Carburetion Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies (4) 36mm Keihin CV downdraft
Compression Ratio 12.2:1 12:1
Final Drive O-ring chain O-ring chain
Ignition TCI Digital TCI
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
Type 600cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves 599cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder 16-valve

Chassis

2008 FZ6 2007 YZF600R

Brakes/Front Dual 298mm floating disc; 4-piston calipers Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 245mm disc; single-piston caliper 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper
Suspension/Front 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1-in travel 41mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1" travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock; adjustable preload, 5.1-in travel Single shock w/remote reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7" travel
Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17 120/60-ZR17
Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17 160/60-ZR17
Dimensions

2008 FZ6


2007 YZF600R
Dry Weight 410 lb 417 lb.
Fuel Capacity 5.1 gal 5.0 gal.
Height 47.6 in 46.9"
Length 82.5 in 81.1"
Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0° 25.0"
Seat Height 31.3 in 31.7"
Trail 3.8 in 3.82
Wheelbase 56.7 in 55.7"
Width 29.5 in 28.5"
Other

2008 FZ6


2007 YZF600R
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) 1 Year Limited Warranty
MSRP* $6,999 (Raven) Available from October 2007
$6,999 (Cobalt Blue) Available from October 2007
$7,099 (Team Yamaha Blue)


2008 Yamaha FZ6 Home, information, info

[lonesoldier84]

on closer inspection the fz6 seems to out-do the 600r......what am i missing? i thought the 600r was a higher performance machine than the fz6?

only real difference seems to be better rear suspension and wider rear tire....

the 600r actually has fewer horsepower it seems as well.

hmm. well i wouldnt want to go to an r6 for in city riding, fz1 would give me extra kick if i felt so inclined.

Elm, i have changed my mind, i disagree with your conclusion!!!

[madmanmaigret]

If the fz1 had an undertail exhaust I would rock it but it is wayyy too much bike for me.

[Doorag]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

I like the entire bike except............for the muffler! What the heck is that???????? I know, FUGLY! Other than that it is a beautiful bike.

<cough> ...aftermarket... <cough><cough>

[Bo67]

i rode an '07 FZ1 before buying the FZ6. It's nice but I agree, that exhaust has to go! At the end of the day, the price of the FZ6 vs the FZ1 won me over.

I was toying over the idea of buying an FZ1 next year but our '95 Suburban gave up the ghost last week and has been replaced with an '06 Suburban.
I'm gonna miss that old truck and the $0 a month payments on it....
The '06 is pretty sweet but the payments I'll be making on it means my FZ6 will be with me for quite some time which isn't a bad thing at all!

[crazybiker]

Actually the FZ1 feels much smaller when you sit on it. I like the handlebar a lot so I am putting one on my FZ6.