Another FZ6

[dlamarcus1234]

I am back on a Fz6! This will be my 3rd FZ6 and I am pumped to be back on one. Call me crazy but I am coming off a 2005 Honda VFR that I put 30k miles on in two years. I for sure thought that the VFR would have been my last bike for a while, however I could not pass up the FZ6. It's a 2008 in excellent condition with 14k miles on it, and I picked it up for $2400! Just thought I would share

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Congrates on the bike! Looks like you got a screaming deal!!!

Now you just need a tow rope to pull the Honda home!!!

 

[Fawlty]

I am back on a Fz6! This will be my 3rd FZ6 and I am pumped to be back on one. Call me crazy but I am coming off a 2005 Honda VFR that I put 30k miles on in two years. I for sure thought that the VFR would have been my last bike for a while, however I could not pass up the FZ6. It's a 2008 in excellent condition with 14k miles on it, and I picked it up for $2400! Just thought I would share

How does the VFR compare with the FZ6, in your opinion. I've always liked the look of the VFR, but never ridden one.

 

[dlamarcus1234]

The VFR is in a different class than the FZ6. Aesthetic wise the VFR wins hands down. The bike just feels like a top quality build, and not to mention the exhaust note was incredible. Power wise the VFR has more grunt down low, and once v-tec kicked in it was a blast, however it was heavy, heavy, heavy! Also due to the side mounted radiators it got really hot during the summer when in traffic. It never overheated but it cooked my thigh's. It really just depends on your riding style, honestly the VFR was built for the open road in my opinion. Due to me riding more in the city I wanted something lighter, that got better mpg, without all the plastic fairings. I could go into more detail, and I can if you would kike, but at the end if the day my riding has changed. Is the VFR a better bike? Yes and no. It sure is a beautiful bike with the single sided swingarm, but it just didn't satisfy me.

 

[Fawlty]

Thanks for that. Very interesting about the side mounted radiators. Living in Southern Spain, Summer daily temps often exceed 90. I see it checks in at just under 460 dry. I think I'll stick with the FZ6 for now, more of an all rounder.

 

[7UPyours]

welcome back and congrats, def sounds like an awesome deal?

 

[lytehouse]

:welcome: to the site!