FZ1 your oppinions

[boo68]

Originally Posted by grommit

I lke the naked one very much...



I would have to put on an after market exhaust as the standard one is well gross.

I agree, I would definitely have to get rid of that exhaust it does not look good on the bike. It is too big and bulky for the clean design of the bike.
I really like the FZ1, although it is a bit tall for me so I am not sure if I will ever own one.. but if I could find a way.......

[xj750_Pete]

Originally Posted by 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

I really like the old Thundercat. If the dealership would have had some in stock, I just might might have gone with it. It has a longer stroke, so it probably produces more torque across the powerband. To me it was Yamaha's true sport tourer. Too bad they discontinued it. I think if they updated it with fuel injection it would have been more powerful. I wouldnt mind the carbs tho. If I ever find a good deal for one of these in the future I will probably get it.