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**nccoder** · 02-11-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TKarrade

Heh... it comes in 'Flaming Orange'.

This article has some better pictures of the instrumentation and colors.

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It's not THAT bad looking, and it only weighs ~280lbs dry. It's a good fit for the indian market.

-TK

I like the instrument cluster.... I think we would benefit from having some of these smaller bikes in our market in the U.S. I also like that FZ250

SovietRobot · 02-11-2009, 10:33 AM

That's an R1 compared to most bikes in countries like india.

Jedi · 02-11-2009, 10:53 AM

You have to look at economic factors.

In India, a FZ6 would cost 480,000 rupees.

The AVERAGE wage in India is 192,000 rupees a year. There's a hell of a lot of people earning a lot less than that.

Someone earning average wage would have to spend two and a half years gross wages to buy an FZ6.

Now think about the cost of your bike compared to your gross annual wages.

Kinda hits home hard doesn't it.

**Drinky** · 02-11-2009, 12:32 PM

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tough bike for tough men, lol nice.

stevesnj · 02-11-2009, 12:38 PM

AHHHHH!!! its a bike with boobs!!

teeter · 02-11-2009, 03:15 PM

I like it. As many have said, it's perfect for the market. Except, as akshye mentioned, the lack of kick start.

I love small displacement machines. My XT225 is a blast for commuting. I wish small bikes had a better name in this country. When I'm out on the XT people often say things like "Why don't you get a real bike?" F 'em.

You don't know "flickable" till you've ridden something under 250cc.

marke14 · 02-11-2009, 04:40 PM

I also like it. I think most of us are misunderstanding the reality of the situation in India; it's not full of wide, well-maintained roads, or frankly huge SUVs that you need to get out of the way of.

It IS full of traffic and potholes. I think for the application, this is a great option (though I concur on the kickstart).

Go Yamaha or Go Home!

**Mattberkshire** · 02-11-2009, 04:55 PM

I wonder what spec tyres are used. All look pretty ropey and those on the Bajaj look like the're made out of black shiny cheese.

I think the FZ16 and the R15 are great - lucky Indians. I do have one question though. Being India, why only one set of pillon pegs??

ferrariman · 02-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Being an Indian and having the experience of riding in Indian roads in rain/summer/winter...no helmet..(4 yrs back I would have asked u whats a riding gear!!) for close to 10 yrs...I very well know that riding a fz6 in Indian roads would have been a nightmare to say the least. Imagine this..the max speed more often than not that ppl ride is no more than 30mph. not to forget the kind of roads/ppl walking/crossing/cows/bullock carts and more..
In short for Indian roads and conditions I still believe any bike more than 250cc is an utter useless. I had a 150cc bike and it was fun to ride. I had never asked for more power than what I had. 250cc would have been fun but it wouldnt add anything more to what I had. bcoz u cant ride faster in those rodes. whats the point of having high performance engines.
If I remember India has close to 40-50 types of motorcycles which range from 100cc-250cc. Basic mode of transportation is 2-wheeler. Believe me riding those small bikes is loads of fun. 10yrs back car was considered a symbol of rich. But yes things are changing and hope someday soon roads improve and when I get back home I get to ride a Fz6!
KB

manujbawa · 05-03-2009, 01:05 AM

What are the possibilities of getting FZ16's headlight to to a naked conversion, the headlight would not cost more than $100, considering Burlington Yamaha's $1000 conversion kit, it might be worth a try...

thoughts?

I once found a complete Fz6N assembly for 150 Euros on Ebay italy, but the guy wont ship to US

cheers,
_manuj

02-11-2009, 10:33 AM	#32
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02-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#33
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02-11-2009, 12:38 PM	#35
stevesnj Junior Member Bike: '07 FZ6 blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellmawr, NJ Posts: 434 Thanks: 5 Thanked 121 Times in 68 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 AHHHHH!!! its a bike with boobs!!

02-11-2009, 03:15 PM	#36
teeter Frank Zappa the 6th Bike: '06 FZ6 and '07 XT225 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 583 Thanks: 951 Thanked 248 Times in 138 Posts Rep Power: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 I like it. As many have said, it's perfect for the market. Except, as akshye mentioned, the lack of kick start. I love small displacement machines. My XT225 is a blast for commuting. I wish small bikes had a better name in this country. When I'm out on the XT people often say things like "Why don't you get a real bike?" F 'em. You don't know "flickable" till you've ridden something under 250cc. __________________ "The only thing I've modified is my shoelaces. Then I had to take them to the cobbler to fix what I did." -Norm Bikes: '06 Hyper-Fast-Red FZ6 (special 6-speed edition ) '07 Slow-Blue/White Yamaha XT225 (dual sport)

02-11-2009, 04:40 PM	#37
marke14 Junior Member Bike: RED 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 146 Thanks: 41 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 I also like it. I think most of us are misunderstanding the reality of the situation in India; it's not full of wide, well-maintained roads, or frankly huge SUVs that you need to get out of the way of. It IS full of traffic and potholes. I think for the application, this is a great option (though I concur on the kickstart). Go Yamaha or Go Home!

02-11-2009, 04:55 PM	#38
Mattberkshire Super Member Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Posts: 959 Thanks: 152 Thanked 373 Times in 139 Posts Rep Power: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 I wonder what spec tyres are used. All look pretty ropey and those on the Bajaj look like the're made out of black shiny cheese. I think the FZ16 and the R15 are great - lucky Indians. I do have one question though. Being India, why only one set of pillon pegs?? __________________ "I mean a lot to the other riders, I've been at the top for a long time and beating me would mean taking the number one crown off my head. When I ride I have a clear vision of what's happening, that's always been one of my strengths. With my form, and Yamaha's form at the moment, it's difficult to be quicker than me. At best you can be as quick as me." - Valentino Rossi confirms what we already know 2000 R1 - red & white

02-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#39
ferrariman Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Jose Posts: 93 Thanks: 60 Thanked 40 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 Being an Indian and having the experience of riding in Indian roads in rain/summer/winter...no helmet..(4 yrs back I would have asked u whats a riding gear!!) for close to 10 yrs...I very well know that riding a fz6 in Indian roads would have been a nightmare to say the least. Imagine this..the max speed more often than not that ppl ride is no more than 30mph. not to forget the kind of roads/ppl walking/crossing/cows/bullock carts and more.. In short for Indian roads and conditions I still believe any bike more than 250cc is an utter useless. I had a 150cc bike and it was fun to ride. I had never asked for more power than what I had. 250cc would have been fun but it wouldnt add anything more to what I had. bcoz u cant ride faster in those rodes. whats the point of having high performance engines. If I remember India has close to 40-50 types of motorcycles which range from 100cc-250cc. Basic mode of transportation is 2-wheeler. Believe me riding those small bikes is loads of fun. 10yrs back car was considered a symbol of rich. But yes things are changing and hope someday soon roads improve and when I get back home I get to ride a Fz6! KB

05-03-2009, 01:05 AM	#40
manujbawa Junior Member Bike: 04 Fz6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Most of us are lucky. Look at the FZ16 What are the possibilities of getting FZ16's headlight to to a naked conversion, the headlight would not cost more than $100, considering Burlington Yamaha's $1000 conversion kit, it might be worth a try... thoughts? I once found a complete Fz6N assembly for 150 Euros on Ebay italy, but the guy wont ship to US cheers, _manuj

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