The fz1 is a great bike, but the others will get about 10 miles per gallon more when riding, and the fz1 uses higher grade gas. the sv is for small framed people, under 6 feet tall. Its really hard to beat the fz6, the advantage of the fz1 is u can just roll on the throttle to pass instead of...
Go with the non-R model. I'm 6'3" 225lbs and have an 06 FZ6. Does everything great for a realistic rider. I've had race bikes and more power is great, but I would still take the FZ over any one of them.
Yamalube is great oil and does not turn to water! Water in the oil can come from internal engine condensation, which is caused by the engine warming and cooling in cooler climates! The gear roughness could come from an out of adjustment clutch, FZ6's need the clutch handle adjustment to be...
I started on a 78 GL1000 of all things! Because it was free. I've had five bikes since, and now a FZ6. I bought it because it's practical and it fits all my needs. I sold bikes for seven years and have seen and heard it all in terms of excuses for which bike to buy. I'm 6'3" and weigh 222lbs...
Some people have no idea of the effect that gravity will have on their skull when it hits the pavement! They say "I'm a safe rider, I should be able to ride without a helmet if I want!" But 9 out of 10 times those people are the ones that have insufficient insurance, and when they become a...
I worked for a Yamaha dealership until dec of 08. Roughly the dealer cost on an 08 was about $6100 or so, anytime you can search around would be wise, just to save money.