sfcali86
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cool man engoy it must be worth the 12 k
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Shame on me for for not writing how an FZ6 looks, feels, and handles. I assumed that here on an FZ6 forum most riders would already know what an FZ6 is like.
R1 in black NICE! :thumbup:
Enjoy your ride and be safe. I'm just getting more comfortable on my fizzer, but for my next bigger bike I think I'd go for something in the 750CC range. You know, baby steps at a time.
P.S.
But then on second thought the Ducati Streetfighter looks AWESOME...
so...the comparison??? I'm confused..... there wasn't one....so why even title it that way? why not just say I want to brag about having the coin to not only buy an R1, but insure it as well, and to gloat that I have a far far superior bike in all aspects.
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Im sorry, but i kinda have to agree with VD. I know that the two bikes really do not compare due to the engine and ergonomics. But a I have a few questions for I am difinately thinking about getting an 09 R1 at the end of the season since they have the new cross-plane engine. How much harder was the curves of the two bikes? Did you have to fight the R1 at things that came second-nature to the FZ6? Also, does anyone ride with you (passenger), and if they do, how was the ride for them?
If you could answer these for me and also any other major changes that you noticed right away that would not be expected from a cosmo-rever to a liter bike. Thanks for post.
so...the comparison??? I'm confused..... there wasn't one....so why even title it that way? why not just say I want to brag about having the coin to not only buy an R1, but insure it as well, and to gloat that I have a far far superior bike in all aspects.
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Im sorry, but i kinda have to agree with VD. I know that the two bikes really do not compare due to the engine and ergonomics. But a I have a few questions for I am difinately thinking about getting an 09 R1 at the end of the season since they have the new cross-plane engine. How much harder was the curves of the two bikes? Did you have to fight the R1 at things that came second-nature to the FZ6? Also, does anyone ride with you (passenger), and if they do, how was the ride for them?
If you could answer these for me and also any other major changes that you noticed right away that would not be expected from a cosmo-rever to a liter bike. Thanks for post.
I assume "curve" is referring to power curve? If so, then the R1 pulls like a tractor at the bottom when compared to the FZ6 and keeps pulling right up to 13,500 rpm. The FZ6 was much more of a bike that could be pushed around: push on the bars and it goes where it is pointed with little drama. The R1 begs to be ridden smoother, and will reward the smooth rider. Simply riding into the corner and coming hard on the throttle after apex is not enough, because there is so much power on tap that wheel spin or front wheel rise will be occur if you really crack it.
I have yet to have a passenger on my R1, however I never had a passenger on the FZ6 either. I think passenger comfort on the FZ6 would have the edge, no question, however the additional power and braking of the R1 would be helpful with a skilled passenger.
thank you. Ohh, and i apologize for the confusion, the 'curve' was in reference to a curve/set of twisties, and you still answered the questing, so thanks againI assume "curve" is referring to power curve? If so, then the R1 pulls like a tractor at the bottom when compared to the FZ6 and keeps pulling right up to 13,500 rpm. The FZ6 was much more of a bike that could be pushed around: push on the bars and it goes where it is pointed with little drama. The R1 begs to be ridden smoother, and will reward the smooth rider. Simply riding into the corner and coming hard on the throttle after apex is not enough, because there is so much power on tap that wheel spin or front wheel rise will be occur if you really crack it.
I have yet to have a passenger on my R1, however I never had a passenger on the FZ6 either. I think passenger comfort on the FZ6 would have the edge, no question, however the additional power and braking of the R1 would be helpful with a skilled passenger.
so...the comparison??? I'm confused..... there wasn't one....so why even title it that way? why not just say I want to brag about having the coin to not only buy an R1, but insure it as well, and to gloat that I have a far far superior bike in all aspects.
I'm going to go write a "comparison" from my dads ford ranger and my uncles F550 now...I've truly been inspired.
wow....you really are an a$$hole. Yep, shoulda banned you a while ago.
Thank you for the review/comparison. I really would like to own an R1, especially the 2009 model. Just curious, what are your cruising RPMs at highway speeds?
For the haters out there, I would say that they are worthy of comparison because there are lots of comparisons between FZ6 & R6, FZ6 & FZ1, so why not a small discussion on thoughts between FZ6 and R1? Really. If you don't like what I wrote, don't read it. I have owned two street bikes in my life, one after the other, so it is only natural to compare the two.
so why the R1 over the R6?
Probably a stupid question, but right now, if I were to upgrade, it would be over to a sportier/racier 600...