Mancolt
Junior Member
Hey everyone!
Just joined this site but I've been browsing through it for the last few weeks. I've wanted a motorcycle for about as long as I can remember. I used to have a dirtbike in my teens (23 now) and have ridden my friend's 2008 YZF-R6 a few times. I just started a career after graduating from college in December and now I finally have the financial means to afford the purchase.
I realize I am asking this question on the FZ6 forum, and as such, expect to hear more people recommend the 6. Also, I'm sure this topic has been beat to death before, but I've read every thread I could find regarding the 1 vs. 6 debate and still am not sure. However, I haven't found any situation quite like mine.
I really like the looks of the 6, the exhaust is awesome. Regarding price and insurance costs, the 6 also gets the advantage (not too much on the insurance though w/progressive).
My concern is this: I'm a pretty big guy @ 6'4 280lbs. I want a bike that still has enough power to take off when I hit the throttle. I'd like a bike that's able to get the front tire off the ground and accelerate quickly. And I might be doing some riding with a passenger eventually (though she's under 125). I'd really love to hear from some larger guys, especially if you do some two up riding.
Some other things to consider: I'm a pretty responsible individual and a quick learner. I plan on keeping this bike for a long time and would prefer to not buy something, outgrow it, and have to get something else. It would be almost exclusively for fun and don't see myself commuting to work (unless I can figure out how to ride a motorcycle in a suit lol).
How do you guys think the FZ6 would be for a big guy like myself? What about the FZ1?
Just joined this site but I've been browsing through it for the last few weeks. I've wanted a motorcycle for about as long as I can remember. I used to have a dirtbike in my teens (23 now) and have ridden my friend's 2008 YZF-R6 a few times. I just started a career after graduating from college in December and now I finally have the financial means to afford the purchase.
I realize I am asking this question on the FZ6 forum, and as such, expect to hear more people recommend the 6. Also, I'm sure this topic has been beat to death before, but I've read every thread I could find regarding the 1 vs. 6 debate and still am not sure. However, I haven't found any situation quite like mine.
I really like the looks of the 6, the exhaust is awesome. Regarding price and insurance costs, the 6 also gets the advantage (not too much on the insurance though w/progressive).
My concern is this: I'm a pretty big guy @ 6'4 280lbs. I want a bike that still has enough power to take off when I hit the throttle. I'd like a bike that's able to get the front tire off the ground and accelerate quickly. And I might be doing some riding with a passenger eventually (though she's under 125). I'd really love to hear from some larger guys, especially if you do some two up riding.
Some other things to consider: I'm a pretty responsible individual and a quick learner. I plan on keeping this bike for a long time and would prefer to not buy something, outgrow it, and have to get something else. It would be almost exclusively for fun and don't see myself commuting to work (unless I can figure out how to ride a motorcycle in a suit lol).
How do you guys think the FZ6 would be for a big guy like myself? What about the FZ1?
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