2009 model picture

[mglowe]

The article says that the swingarm and rear suspension has been upgraded? They just upgraded the swingarm... something wrong with the current one?

If they are so bent on making change then why don't they change what many of us have requested? Additionally, my local Suzuki dealer said they will not likely get any Bandit's in next year. :surrender:

 

[OZXJR]

Nope,me no likey

 

[hedmisten]

I think that it could be a good change.

 

[cv_rider]

That exhaust looks like some sort of afterthought. I can imagine the Y design teams getting together: "I thought YOU were going to come up with an exhaust design!!" "No, Joe said HE was going to do it!" "Well, we've got to have something, and the only place to put it now is poking out next to the wheel." "Yeah, I guess so. There's always the 2010 model year..."

Sometime looks weird with the rear seat. Too thin, without the cans underneat to widen it out a bit.

 

[mdr]

If that's truly the 2009 then man, am I glad I got the 2008. And I'm going to keep it a LONG time.

Hotei

 

[Nick]

I like it.
I think a trade in, at the end of next season might be in order.

 

[Cloned]

Wasn't this debunked as being fake?

And where are the fairings? The reason I fell in love with the FZ6 was the half naked look.

 

[S.D.Willie]

wow, what a drastic change. I guess if i decide to go with the FZ6 as my next bike i will be looking and 08, 07, etc

are there any more pics from different angles of this bike?

 

[reiobard]

I am interested in the faired version as well, looks like a photoshop of a different few bikes, and why would they go back to the silver engine? especially with a black frame...

 

[sideshow_downs]

I am interested in the faired version as well, looks like a photoshop of a different few bikes, and why would they go back to the silver engine? especially with a black frame...

i agree that was one of the first things i thought when i saw the pic. I doubt Yamaha would go backwards with their design



makes me glad i got the '08

 

[a_sick1]

I guess I'll get shot down here... but that thing is BEAUTIFUL.:rockon::rockon:

 

[jwhelan]

I guess I'll get shot down here... but that thing is BEAUTIFUL.:rockon::rockon:

I have to agree, only thing i would change is to re-route exhaust under the seat.

 

[racerws]

I would like to see a full fairing offered as an option on that bike.
One mans trash is another mans treasure....

 

[Nelly]

I am with you Martin,
When ever I drop my bike I thank my lucky stars that the can isn't knackerd.
I also agree with grommet its been doctored.

Nelly

 

[mdr]

Either is fake or Yamaha has lost it's mind. There's no way the lights on that thing will meet DOT in the US. What lights you ask? That's my point!!!

Hotei

 

[reiobard]

i guess we just have to wait and see

 

[jsteinb95]

the exhaust is hideous.

That is one thing I have loved about the FZ6 is the under tail exhaust! What a shame. :disapprove:

 

[reiobard]

That is one thing I have loved about the FZ6 is the under tail exhaust! What a shame. :disapprove:

I love so many things more than one with the FZ, but the under tail has to stay...

 

[grommit]

I love so many things more than one with the FZ, but the under tail has to stay...

+1

If it is good enough for Ducati it is good enough for the FZ6. :thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

For those with track time, doesn't that can look a bit wide for knee dragging? No undertail, no sale here. I'll find a new model bike that DOES when the time comes.

How would you remove the front signals to mod them?

I would like to try the naked headlight and instruments on mine though.