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fz6rwolf · 07-13-2009, 08:31 AM

This was from another forum STN but thought ya'll might be interested. I am surprised the review wasn't more something like the Ninja 650R and GSX650F as they are closer related to the FZ6R. I looked hard at the Ninja650R and GSX650F but the Ninja just didn't feel comfortable to me though alot of people swear by them and have made them into light sport-tourers. The GSX650F just felt bulky but I like that it has a gear indicator. I like the I4 also even though it's a higher revving motor than the twins I think it's smoother and on the highway I get no vibration even though some folks here have said they get some. Only thing I'm trying to fix is I get some vibration noise from left side fairing and I've tightened everything and can't figure out how to get the noise to stop

. Well here's the post from the other forum, I went to Motorcycle Consumer News site but couldn't find the article this is refering to so if anyone finds it and can post a link for us to review would be great. Oh, and in case anyone's noticed yes I have extra time on my hands as I'm nursing a sciatic nerve injury and have some time off work to heal some, at least enough to sit and stand without excrutiating pain shooting down my left leg

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The newest issue of Motorcycle Consumer News (American version), has a detailed review of these three bikes. I have been thinking for awhile of getting something smaller for around town, and the Ninja 650R's (not N) been on the short list. After reading this review, the FZ6R might be a much better choice. Long story short, the FZ6R won HANDS down over the 650N and Gladius.

It was surprising that they tested these three together, two nakeds and a fully faired bike, but price, size, power, market target, etc are all very similar for these three. Although the FZ6R is down 20HP from the regular FZ6, it has a MUCH more useable powerband that pulls cleanly from 1,500 rpm, vs. the regular FZ6, that won't pull cleanly until 4,000rpm.

The suspension on the FZ6R is also far superior to the 650N or Gladius. Shift action was the best on the FZ6R, and clutch action and effort WAY better than the FZ6.

The fueling on the FZ6R is also very smooth and snatch free. Seat more comfortable etc. The other surprise was how much they didnt like the Galdius. Bad suspension etc.

Lastly, the FZ6R is listed at $6,999, about $400-$500 more than the other two, BUT is still a better value overall. Plus, my local dealer, Honda East, has the FZ6R for $6,000, same price as the NINJA 650.

gsrtroy · 07-13-2009, 03:27 PM

thanks for sharing the info, i cant wait until they do a shootout on the ninja 650r, the suzuki 650, and the fz6r.

cbzdel · 07-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Good read!

**Professional_Noob** · 07-13-2009, 11:38 PM

I still haven't read any negative reviews about the FZ6R! Yamaha has definately done a great job on this bike!

**O-turn** · 07-15-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professional_Noob

I still haven't read any negative reviews about the FZ6R! Yamaha has definately done a great job on this bike!

I think so too, I looked at all of those bikes and this one IMO is head and shoulders above...

**99vengeur** · 07-15-2009, 08:24 AM

Agreed!

Senaca · 07-27-2009, 08:50 AM

A friend of mine bought a Bandit 650 in '07 when I bought my FZ6 (non-R). The bandit is the half-faired version of the GSX650F. Minor changes, such as the gauges and the F is fully faired now.

I rode it a few times, I didn't like the ergonomics as much for myself. The clutch for one is not as nice to use as the FZ6R.

Now, with the FZ6R, we're going to swap bikes again and I'll see how I feel... I think I'll like the FZ6R that much more again...

SoulRider · 08-11-2009, 05:55 PM

The FZ6R weighs 29 pounds more and is $500 more than the Kawasaki at my OTD dealer. Those are the only things I can find written down that give the advantage to the Ninja 650R.
But writing isn't the whole thing and that's why they really need to offer test drives here. I bet Yamaha could sell a lot more bikes if they let people compare rides, instead of just the specs.

WenMark · 08-11-2009, 06:07 PM

I researched for 2 months read all the publications. Including the Consumer news article which I posted (hard to read under FZ6R report) All seem favorable towards the "R" the only negatives were the reduced Hp but said the refinements more than justified the reduction and it was the all around favorite. They did say they saw some corrosion but who knows how they transport these bikes or where they ride them and they said most all have shown some wear as they dog the heck out of them during testing. That is why I feel the 'R' is the best value for all you get. Man and once you ride it I was hooked.

oarip · 08-27-2009, 01:32 PM

By the way FZ6RWOLFE, did you fix the vibration in the fairing?

07-13-2009, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Taken from another forum but good info This was from another forum STN but thought ya'll might be interested. I am surprised the review wasn't more something like the Ninja 650R and GSX650F as they are closer related to the FZ6R. I looked hard at the Ninja650R and GSX650F but the Ninja just didn't feel comfortable to me though alot of people swear by them and have made them into light sport-tourers. The GSX650F just felt bulky but I like that it has a gear indicator. I like the I4 also even though it's a higher revving motor than the twins I think it's smoother and on the highway I get no vibration even though some folks here have said they get some. Only thing I'm trying to fix is I get some vibration noise from left side fairing and I've tightened everything and can't figure out how to get the noise to stop. Well here's the post from the other forum, I went to Motorcycle Consumer News site but couldn't find the article this is refering to so if anyone finds it and can post a link for us to review would be great. Oh, and in case anyone's noticed yes I have extra time on my hands as I'm nursing a sciatic nerve injury and have some time off work to heal some, at least enough to sit and stand without excrutiating pain shooting down my left leg : The newest issue of Motorcycle Consumer News (American version), has a detailed review of these three bikes. I have been thinking for awhile of getting something smaller for around town, and the Ninja 650R's (not N) been on the short list. After reading this review, the FZ6R might be a much better choice. Long story short, the FZ6R won HANDS down over the 650N and Gladius. It was surprising that they tested these three together, two nakeds and a fully faired bike, but price, size, power, market target, etc are all very similar for these three. Although the FZ6R is down 20HP from the regular FZ6, it has a MUCH more useable powerband that pulls cleanly from 1,500 rpm, vs. the regular FZ6, that won't pull cleanly until 4,000rpm. The suspension on the FZ6R is also far superior to the 650N or Gladius. Shift action was the best on the FZ6R, and clutch action and effort WAY better than the FZ6. The fueling on the FZ6R is also very smooth and snatch free. Seat more comfortable etc. The other surprise was how much they didnt like the Galdius. Bad suspension etc. Lastly, the FZ6R is listed at $6,999, about $400-$500 more than the other two, BUT is still a better value overall. Plus, my local dealer, Honda East, has the FZ6R for $6,000, same price as the NINJA 650. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

07-13-2009, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
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07-15-2009, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
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08-11-2009, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoulRider Junior Member Bike: 2008 Ninja 250R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 21 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The FZ6R weighs 29 pounds more and is $500 more than the Kawasaki at my OTD dealer. Those are the only things I can find written down that give the advantage to the Ninja 650R. But writing isn't the whole thing and that's why they really need to offer test drives here. I bet Yamaha could sell a lot more bikes if they let people compare rides, instead of just the specs. Last edited by SoulRider; 08-11-2009 at 08:08 PM.

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07-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
gsrtroy Junior Member Bike: ltr450 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: clinton, mi Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	thanks for sharing the info, i cant wait until they do a shootout on the ninja 650r, the suzuki 650, and the fz6r.

07-13-2009, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Professional_Noob Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Benning, GA Posts: 198 Thanks: 38 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	I still haven't read any negative reviews about the FZ6R! Yamaha has definately done a great job on this bike!

07-27-2009, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Senaca Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 65 Thanks: 14 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts	A friend of mine bought a Bandit 650 in '07 when I bought my FZ6 (non-R). The bandit is the half-faired version of the GSX650F. Minor changes, such as the gauges and the F is fully faired now. I rode it a few times, I didn't like the ergonomics as much for myself. The clutch for one is not as nice to use as the FZ6R. Now, with the FZ6R, we're going to swap bikes again and I'll see how I feel... I think I'll like the FZ6R that much more again...

08-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
WenMark Senior Member Bike: 2007 Yamaha FJR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 217 Thanks: 38 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts	I researched for 2 months read all the publications. Including the Consumer news article which I posted (hard to read under FZ6R report) All seem favorable towards the "R" the only negatives were the reduced Hp but said the refinements more than justified the reduction and it was the all around favorite. They did say they saw some corrosion but who knows how they transport these bikes or where they ride them and they said most all have shown some wear as they dog the heck out of them during testing. That is why I feel the 'R' is the best value for all you get. Man and once you ride it I was hooked.

08-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
oarip Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	By the way FZ6RWOLFE, did you fix the vibration in the fairing?

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