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Old 07-08-2008, 09:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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FZ6 or FZ1?
Hey Fellas,
So, I'm new to this forum and have been debating purchasing a used FZ6 or FZ1, but need your advice. I've been riding a vtr1000 Superhawk (aka the Super Chicken) and Vulcan 800 for the last year and a half and have decided to get a 600cc i4.

I'm worried, going from a vtwin 1000cc bike to a 600cc, about getting bored. I have no issues putting on an air filter, aftermarket exhaust, and having the fuel system remapped to get a bit more juice out of it, but that'd be a waste if I'll be bored with it.

I don't know if I really want the FZ1 though, I'm not down with the supposed 35mpg it gets. I think I'd rather stay on the VTR if it boiled down to it. So... there you have it. What would you guys do?

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Re: FZ6 or FZ1?
Man I dont know.

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Well the performance is real close. The super has a bit more in the go dept though. About the same wieght.
Ours has a hp peak rpm so you would be spinning more to get 10-15 less hp. If you are bored with your bike, the FZ may not be for you. If you rarely use all your bike has the FZ will be about the same.

Just from looking as I have never rode the superhawk, but they sure are pretty.

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Umm sorry about the wrong link. It was supposed to by to the specs on your bike.
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Old 07-08-2008, 10:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: FZ6 or FZ1?
The virtues of the FZ6 are not all in the engine. The bike is just a blast to ride. It has an ideal balance of power, weight, maneuverability, and comfort (at least for me). I think it's the motorcycle equivalent of a Mazda MX5 Miata. There are much more powerful cars out there, but it's tough to find anything that's brings more joy to the driver.
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Re: FZ6 or FZ1?
FZ1? I've said it before and I'll say it again:

I once thought about getting an FZ1. It's a great bike! Some people claim it's the ultimate streetfighter motorcycle!!

So I sat on one...and THAT was the end of the FZ1.

No! I DON'T weigh 800 lbs or anything, but MAN that seat is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!! You have to buy a corbin seat or something if you get one, but that's MY opinion.
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Re: FZ6 or FZ1?
Well....you came to an FZ6 forum, so chances are, people are gonna tell you to buy the FZ6. Everybody (that I know of) on the site is happy with their FZ6!

EDIT: BTW
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Well....you came to an FZ6 forum, so chances are, people are gonna tell you to buy the FZ6. Everybody (that I know of) on the site is happy with their FZ6!

EDIT: BTW
Eh... I figured as much, but I'm sure that there are a few folks here with a FZ1 (but then again we all know what happens when I make an assumption). Not only that, but I'm also sure there are a few folks here who have experience with 1 liter bikes.

At any rate, yup... there it is.

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Eh... I figured as much, but I'm sure that there are a few folks here with a FZ1 (but then again we all know what happens when I make an assumption). Not only that, but I'm also sure there are a few folks here who have experience with 1 liter bikes.

At any rate, yup... there it is.

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I don't think there are any members on here with an FZ1.....I could be wrong though.

There are a few members with an R1.

Have you posted this question on an FZ1 forum?
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You might want to check out some posts in here
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...oppinions.html (FZ1 your oppinions)
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Hey Fellas,
So, I'm new to this forum and have been debating purchasing a used FZ6 or FZ1, but need your advice. I've been riding a vtr1000 Superhawk (aka the Super Chicken) and Vulcan 800 for the last year and a half and have decided to get a 600cc i4.

I'm worried, going from a vtwin 1000cc bike to a 600cc, about getting bored. I have no issues putting on an air filter, aftermarket exhaust, and having the fuel system remapped to get a bit more juice out of it, but that'd be a waste if I'll be bored with it.

I don't know if I really want the FZ1 though, I'm not down with the supposed 35mpg it gets. I think I'd rather stay on the VTR if it boiled down to it. So... there you have it. What would you guys do?

KG
FZ1. I love my 6 but you are gonna miss that torque and ... well I would think you would. The FZ1 is a bad ass. The 6 is pretty mean but coming from a 1000 twin... I dont know..
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