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steveinsandiego should be happy!
FZ8
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/652/0/home.aspx
FZ8
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/652/0/home.aspx
Looks more like a Z1000 to me. Seeing as it's an inline 4 I'd say it's probably more aimed to compete with other naked I4's than a 650cc twin but I could be wrong. Their literature does specifically mention the fact that it's half way between a 600cc and 1000cc (implied I4)...That is pretty sweet. Visually looks better than the ER6n, IMHO. On the negative side, it's heavy and overpriced. The way the headers bend forward looks a bit strange to me also. But overall, nice looking machine.
its only about 40 lbs more than the er6n wet weightThat is pretty sweet. Visually looks better than the ER6n, IMHO. On the negative side, it's heavy and overpriced. The way the headers bend forward looks a bit strange to me also. But overall, nice looking machine.
Ohh, now that's naked done right. Someone give me a pillow for my lap. :agree: I always hated the white/orange color scheme I keep seeing, but all black is perfect. Yes, the FZ8 needs that little chin fairing that the Z1000 has.New Z1000's are selling for $8,500. For the price you are getting soooooo much more with the Zed. Without a doubt I would go that route over the FZ8.
Soon to be my next bike:
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yep, i read it. phooey on the rider who didn't like it, although i would certainly test ride before signing the check. i bet i'd love it. and please quit making me think about it; i'm sort of like already drooling while i type.Steve, be sure to check page 80 for the review of the Versys!
yep, i read it. phooey on the rider who didn't like it, although i would certainly test ride before signing the check. i bet i'd love it. and please quit making me think about it; i'm sort of like already drooling while i type.
the fz6r is garbage... get a used fz6 if you wanna go the yamaha routeThat's my dream bike for now.....What? I said the 09-10 Z1000......in Black PLEASE!
Did somebody say $8500? hmmmm....I wonder where that might be?
Ok, I'll go back to my original plan, the FZ6R in Black....but nobody wants to go down on their prices....for the 2009. They still want more than 6K for these bikes...an I refuse to do it.
Hey, good things comes to those who wait..we'll see
+1the fz6r is garbage... get a used fz6 if you wanna go the yamaha route
My cousin and his girlfriend both picked up brand new 2009 FZ6R from our local dealer for $4999That's my dream bike for now.....What? I said the 09-10 Z1000......in Black PLEASE!
Did somebody say $8500? hmmmm....I wonder where that might be?
Ok, I'll go back to my original plan, the FZ6R in Black....but nobody wants to go down on their prices....for the 2009. They still want more than 6K for these bikes...an I refuse to do it.
Hey, good things comes to those who wait..we'll see
I think it depends on what one is needing, wanting and expecting in a bike. I've read reviews that were not very flattering of the fz6, and reviews on the fz6r that were very positive.the fz6r is garbage... get a used fz6 if you wanna go the yamaha route