Yahama has a new advanced beginner model coming for 2009

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Duffy · #1 Unread post by **Duffy** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:08 am

Looks like Yamaha is finally adding a mid weight sportbike FZ6R http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/produ ... image.aspx

It looks pretty good and I like the color schemes. It is heavier though than the Kawasaki 650R and a bit more pricey. It is nice to have a bit more selection added into the mid-weight sport bike category

mgdavis · #2 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:00 am

It looks a lot like a FZ6 with a bigger fairing and a different exhaust. Any real changes?

Duffy · #3 Unread post by **Duffy** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:44 am

Not sure. If I was going to buy new I always figured I would get the Kawi 650r because it didn't have an aggressive seat position and it's more powerful than the 250 but not so powerful as a supersport. The 650r seemed (that I could find) the only one in its class, but this new yamaha also has upright seating and similar power.

flynrider · Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:55 am

Not much new here. The FZ6 has been around for awhile. This "r" model just seems to have more plastic on it.

I wouldn't put the FZ6 in the same class as the two cylinder Kaw 650r. The FZ6 uses a slightly tamed version of the GSXR-6 engine. We're talking around 100 fast revving horses here. I rode one last year and was very much impressed with its ability to get up and go. It easily lifted the front wheel in 1st and 2nd without even trying. This is not a "beginner model".

zulu warrior · Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:55 pm

That's interesting. I like the 650r looks better...

fz6joker · #6 Unread post by **fz6joker** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:13 am

flynrider wrote:Not much new here. The FZ6 has been around for awhile. This "r" model just seems to have more plastic on it.

I wouldn't put the FZ6 in the same class as the two cylinder Kaw 650r. The FZ6 uses a slightly tamed version of the GSXR-6 engine. We're talking around 100 fast revving horses here. I rode one last year and was very much impressed with its ability to get up and go. It easily lifted the front wheel in 1st and 2nd without even trying. This is not a "beginner model".

The FZ6 uses a de-tuned version of the R6 engine.

Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:44 pm

Duffy wrote:The 650r seemed (that I could find) the only one in its class, but this new yamaha also has upright seating and similar power.

Don't forget the SV-650.

Nalian · #8 Unread post by **Nalian** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:22 am

For that class you've got the 650r, (and new naked er6n they are bringing over). SV 650 and suzuki's new Gladius which is I think the same engine as the sv. The fz6 is fairly tame under 8k but after that it "livens" up quickly. I think that some people could take it as a beginner bike. Those are only the 'new' ones though, there are tons of older bikes that would suit your needs as well if used is an option.

flynrider · #9 Unread post by **flynrider** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:43 pm

fz6joker wrote:The FZ6 uses a de-tuned version of the R6 engine.

Correct. Got my Suzukis and Yamahas mixed up there

viru87 · #10 Unread post by **viru87** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:50 pm

The model is very nice... colour is my favourite. But still i will prefer my kawasaki.