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caddydaddy · 07-24-2007, 06:42 PM

Hello all!,
I've been riding for a year now, and own a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. I've put almost 4,000 miles on it so far, and next year hope to step up to an FZ6. I've heard a lot of good things about it, and love the looks of them. I test rode an SV650S, and it wasn't for me. Nice bike though! I haven't test ridden an FZ6 yet, but hope to before I buy one.

Ride safe!,

CaddyDaddy
Portland, Maine

Ironhide · 07-24-2007, 06:46 PM

I purchased a 2007 FZ6 4wk ago and love it. test ride the red one it's faster

Border1 · 07-24-2007, 07:13 PM

I've owned my FZ6 for about 2 months now and couldn't be more satisfied with it. I also considered the SV650S and a used Kawi Z 750. I like everything about the bike, the design, the riding position, the engine, etc. What you get for the money is hard to beat.

JONAC · 07-25-2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhide

I purchased a 2007 FZ6 4wk ago and love it. test ride the red one it's faster

I disagree

... BLUE is much faster !!!

Ironhide · 07-25-2007, 08:10 AM

[quote=JONAC;3003]I disagree

... BLUE is much faster !!!

I understand, So you couldn't find a red one

jamesfz6 · 07-25-2007, 09:36 AM

One ride on an FZ6 is enough to make a Harley rider sell his bike to get one. I have seen it happen. My boss was the stereotypical "biker". Long hair, leather vest with patches, and the you dont even exist unless you ride a harley, attitude. He said he would never get caught dead on a "crotch rocket". Then i made him ride mine for 2 hours on a trip. 2 months later he sold his harley and bought an FZ. Now that i have told that little story. I'm sure you will be satisfied.

**wrightme43** · 07-25-2007, 10:46 AM

Hey Ninja250 brotha. LOL
I loved my ninja, but this bike has a much higher build quality, better fit and finish, it is not tech for the sake of tech, but because bikes have improved since 1983, material, design, and constuction have changed.
I cant say that on the ninja board or some people will get all mad. It is a fact though.
I put 8k on my ninja from jul 24th 06 to apr 8th 07
I put 8k+ on my FZ6 from Apr 10th 07 to Jul 21st 07.
I can ride it farther, in more comfort, and be more capable when I get there.
Also take a look at recalls, and problems for Yamaha owners. Check with a few.
I got offended at Kawi when my cam chain tensioner just failed while I was riding, and I had to get a new motor. (Well not had to, the orginal was repairable, time vs. money said it was cheaper and more efficent for me to change motors and sell the bike)

re-pete · 07-25-2007, 11:46 AM

Let me know when you want to sell your Ninja, a girlfriend of mine is hot to buy one and start biking.

**sportrider** · 07-25-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesfz6

One ride on an FZ6 is enough to make a Harley rider sell his bike to get one. I have seen it happen. My boss was the stereotypical "biker". Long hair, leather vest with patches, and the you dont even exist unless you ride a harley, attitude. He said he would never get caught dead on a "crotch rocket". Then i made him ride mine for 2 hours on a trip. 2 months later he sold his harley and bought an FZ. Now that i have told that little story. I'm sure you will be satisfied.

I sold my Harley!!! it just seemed wrong to only ride it to keep the battery charged!!!
( the red ones are faster, haven't we all finally agreed on this?)

caddydaddy · 07-26-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by re-pete

Let me know when you want to sell your Ninja, a girlfriend of mine is hot to buy one and start biking.

It probably won't be for another year before I sell it. But PM me your email address, and I'll keep you in mind for when I do!

07-24-2007, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
caddydaddy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, ME Bike: 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 Member #348	Wanna-be FZ6 owner Hello all!, I've been riding for a year now, and own a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. I've put almost 4,000 miles on it so far, and next year hope to step up to an FZ6. I've heard a lot of good things about it, and love the looks of them. I test rode an SV650S, and it wasn't for me. Nice bike though! I haven't test ridden an FZ6 yet, but hope to before I buy one. Ride safe!, CaddyDaddy Portland, Maine

07-25-2007, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
jamesfz6 FZ6+ME=Ladies man Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 765 Rep Power: 14 Member #264	It will change you......for the better One ride on an FZ6 is enough to make a Harley rider sell his bike to get one. I have seen it happen. My boss was the stereotypical "biker". Long hair, leather vest with patches, and the you dont even exist unless you ride a harley, attitude. He said he would never get caught dead on a "crotch rocket". Then i made him ride mine for 2 hours on a trip. 2 months later he sold his harley and bought an FZ. Now that i have told that little story. I'm sure you will be satisfied.

07-25-2007, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Hey Ninja250 brotha. LOL I loved my ninja, but this bike has a much higher build quality, better fit and finish, it is not tech for the sake of tech, but because bikes have improved since 1983, material, design, and constuction have changed. I cant say that on the ninja board or some people will get all mad. It is a fact though. I put 8k on my ninja from jul 24th 06 to apr 8th 07 I put 8k+ on my FZ6 from Apr 10th 07 to Jul 21st 07. I can ride it farther, in more comfort, and be more capable when I get there. Also take a look at recalls, and problems for Yamaha owners. Check with a few. I got offended at Kawi when my cam chain tensioner just failed while I was riding, and I had to get a new motor. (Well not had to, the orginal was repairable, time vs. money said it was cheaper and more efficent for me to change motors and sell the bike) __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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07-24-2007, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ironhide Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 6 Member #317	I purchased a 2007 FZ6 4wk ago and love it. test ride the red one it's faster

07-24-2007, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Border1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mebane, NC Bike: FZ6 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #100	I've owned my FZ6 for about 2 months now and couldn't be more satisfied with it. I also considered the SV650S and a used Kawi Z 750. I like everything about the bike, the design, the riding position, the engine, etc. What you get for the money is hard to beat.

07-25-2007, 08:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ironhide Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 6 Member #317	[quote=JONAC;3003]I disagree ... BLUE is much faster !!! I understand, So you couldn't find a red one

07-25-2007, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
re-pete Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 6 Member #190	Let me know when you want to sell your Ninja, a girlfriend of mine is hot to buy one and start biking.

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