Yamaha FZ6 Reviews
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★★★★★
“Great Bike.”
Written on: 21/04/2013
I have owned my '08 naked S2 for just two days, and i love it. Im not into superbike speed, i want an all rounder, and i really beleive i have bought the right bike. Gear shifting seems to happen too quickly. Though im sure i will be used to it soon. Love the looks, love the nippy engine, love the cost and cheap insurance. Im a happy biker :-) (read more)
★★★★★
“Great bike”
Written on: 09/09/2012
passed my test only 2 years ago and this is my third bike, owned 2 thundercats previously. this bike much more refined and predictable than the thundercat and has a much more comfortable riding position. As well as being comfortable this bike goes like a rocket and it never fails to put a smile on my face. Looks great too. Do thrash the bike now and then but always returns mid 40's mpg. Only gripe is that headlight isnt that effective on an unlit road. Awesome bike-definitely a keeper,... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Bought one of the last 6oo fazer's and i must say was...”
Written on: 12/02/2011
Bought one of the last 6oo fazer's and i must say was disapointed with the performance.Don't get me wrong it is fast but you have to ring it's neck,no low down grunt at all.Took it to the lakes one day and meeting a hill you would perhaps just need to drop a cog with say my last bike a bonneville,with this you need to go down three or four cogs to keep that engine racing and if you have a pillion it can be dangerous if you are caught out.This got really tiresome for me,but perhaps it would... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Bought one of the last 6oo fazer's and i must say was...”
Written on: 12/02/2011
Bought one of the last 6oo fazer's and i must say was disapointed with the performance.Don't get me wrong it is fast but you have to ring it's neck,no low down grunt at all.Took it to the lakes one day and meeting a hill you would perhaps just need to drop a cog with say my last bike a bonneville,with this you need to go down three or four cogs to keep that engine racing and if you have a pillion it can be dangerous if you are caught out.This got really tiresome for me,but perhaps it would... (read more)
★★★★★
“This bike is the perfect balance of performence,...”
Written on: 17/04/2010
This bike is the perfect balance of performence, tecnology and value. My first long ride on this bike was 650 kms. Of twisty roads, at speeds of 130-150 kph. Stunning performance, super smooth ride, a rocket from 6000-11000rpm and a perfect, comfortable and athletic seating position. As a 52 year old with a bad back, I still partied that evening! Yet riding in the city, the bike performs so well, you'd think that's what it was designed for. But at a hundred kmh. Plus, is where this bike... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've owned over a dozen bikes over the years but I'll...”
Written on: 27/03/2010
I've owned over a dozen bikes over the years but I'll be keeping this one for a while.
Why??
Because it's FUN!
I've had faster bikes, I've had more comfortable bikes, but I haven't had so much fun on 2 wheels since I got my first 250, twenty odd years ago.
Bad points? Well, the gear change is horribly clunky, the seat's a bit hard, the tacho takes some getting used to and the ignition key is a pain to get in. But none of that matters when you are blasting round the twisties on a sunny...
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★★★★★
“Great bike to own and run. ”
Written on: 04/12/2009
Great bike to own and run.
Mines got quite a few extras,belly pan,bikini fairing,Scorpion pipes etc
After riding bigger bikes,this strangely reminds me of the LC's I used to ride (which isn't a bad thing!)
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★★☆☆☆
“The peaky engine of the Yamaha FZ6 has to be the worst...”
Written on: 29/04/2009 by rubbersidedown (1 review written)
The peaky engine of the Yamaha FZ6 has to be the worst thing about it! having to get the revs beyond 8k to find any power is completely wrong for this type of bike it really should have more torque so you end up using the gearbox way to often and thats not too slick either!
Build quailty very marginal
Clutch heavy for town work
Japanese reliability must be a myth! had lots of visits to the dealer until they finally changed the TPS!
Completely wrong engine for the type of bike put me of Jap...
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Daz Max's Response to rubbersidedown's Review
Written on: 31/01/2010
If you thought it was so bad,why did you keep it for three years?
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Guest's Response to rubbersidedown's Review
Written on: 31/07/2011
8k revs is a big deal for u? thats how u ride this bike! 10k and above and thats where the fun starts!
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★★★★★
“I have had my Yamaha FZ6 (04) for 2 years and I...”
Written on: 24/04/2009 by aidan brierley (1 review written)
I have had my Yamaha FZ6 (04) for 2 years and I absolutely love it. I commute on it every day, all year round, and it still looks as good as new. It does everything you want it too and it's a comfortable ride. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a 2004 FZ6 and can honestly say is is the best...”
Written on: 08/01/2009 by chopper3210 (1 review written)
I have a 2004 FZ6 and can honestly say is is the best bike I have ever ridden. I have added Akrapovich SP exhaust to it and the sound and power increase is amazing. Never fails to turn heads and it pops and gurgles just like a GP bike when the throttle is closed off. Highly addictive and a great looking bike. Pulls cleanly through the gears but above 6-7000 really starts to motor. Stops well too and is just as happy on the motorway or filtering through the London rush hour traffic. All in... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Very responsive and obedient. Good at lower speeds,...”
Written on: 28/11/2008 by qazquz (1 review written)
Very responsive and obedient. Good at lower speeds, very fast when you want it. Comfortable riding position (v important) although not pure touring. Relative lightweight but glued to ground on bends at speed. Great emergency braking. Crazy speed at high revs. Great shape, attention-grabber everywhere.
FZ6 S2 naked in white 2007 version. I got this bike after owning smaller bikes. I am very satisfied with it and although I am not experienced in a great deal of bikes, I DOUBT very much if...
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★★★★★
“Best in size class hands down. No need to look further.”
Written on: 25/11/2008
Best in size class hands down. No need to look further.
Handling, power, and balance is superb for it's size class. Center stand for easy maintenance. Excellent fuel capacity. More comfortable seating position due to handle bar positioning. Reasonable pricing. Great for experienced or beginners.
Seat height ok for 5'7" or taller. Shorter riders - not the best choice.
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★★★★★
“Great engine, quite mild mannered around the city...”
Written on: 31/08/2008 by The Wolfman
Great engine, quite mild mannered around the city (under 8000rpm) from about 600rpm, real power lies between 8000rpm - 12000rpm, where the bike performs a lot like it's r6 donor engine. Fantastic budget bike. High quality build, very well suited to modification. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Mine is an 08 model in silver. Looks very sharp. When...”
Written on: 25/07/2008
Mine is an 08 model in silver. Looks very sharp. When opened up the exhausts growl and the engine just sounds better the faster you go. Must do the headlight modification and have the two on at the same time. (read more)
★★★★★
“After logging 49K on my '04 FZ6, in May of '07 I...”
Written on: 17/07/2008 by Pally (1 review written)
After logging 49K on my '04 FZ6, in May of '07 I traded it in on an '07 FZ6 which had addressed all shortcomings of the '04 (e.g. absence of helmet lock, improved instrument pod, all black vs aluminum underbody, better seat locking, cleaner front fairing/windscreen, better tweaked for enhanced midrange get up and go. 14 months into my '07 ownership I have 32K on it including 10K for a cross country camping trip using large Ortlieb (sp?) waterproof soft luggage. I am 75 years old. 75 years... (read more)
★★★★★
“Might want to spread out the gear ratios....on the six...”
Written on: 27/06/2008
Might want to spread out the gear ratios....on the six speed a lil bit. (read more)
★★★★★
“Great bike. The only bad point is loud and hard...”
Written on: 11/06/2008 by ivica stanic (1 review written)
Great bike. The only bad point is loud and hard gearbox, especcialy when shifting in 1 st and second gear. (read more)
★★★★★
“Best 600 on market. Best bike I owned, Great midrange...”
Written on: 07/06/2008
Best 600 on market. Best bike I owned, Great midrange despite what reviews say,
Hit 8000 rpm and bike goes like a rocket which is cotrollable.
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★★★★★
“late 2007 model S2 Yamaha. Great middleweight. Tried...”
Written on: 30/04/2008 by riderbob
late 2007 model S2 Yamaha. Great middleweight. Tried the street triple, bandit and hornet - price/performance wise this is tops. Floats into corners, accelerates/brakes/handles brilliantly. 2-up its stable and easy to ride. Finish is excellent, should last. Attracts looks cruisin through town (maybe its the strange person on top). Looking forward to a great summer. A great bike for burning up country roads - lots of fun-factor. Can't wait to ride home at night. (read more)
★★★★★
“This is a fantastic all round bike. I'd recommend it...”
Written on: 08/04/2008
This is a fantastic all round bike. I'd recommend it to anyone! You can ride it in low revs to keep the engine quiet and not wake the neighbours but as soon as you get on the road you can open it up and it creates quite a sound. The control and feel is great and it handles well even with someone on the back. I use mine to commute and as a tourer bike (I got some fabric panniers that do the job well). When windy it can be a little choppy, but I've driven faired bikes that react badly when hit... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“What do bike journo's know? They say the bike only...”
Written on: 27/02/2008 by villheims2007
What do bike journo's know? They say the bike only works if you rev it to the redline, they say the brakes are rubbish, they say the bike nicked it's looks from the MV Brutale...
Absolute nonsense.
The engine pulls cleanly if you're in the right gear fellas, (it's a 600 remember?), and I've hit 135mph on British roads without taking it to the redline, yes it's revvy, but it's from the old R6 so what did you expect?
The brakes can handle more than everyday speeds, they don't lock easily and...
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★★★★★
“I love this bike and not just because it's my first...”
Written on: 18/02/2008 by Crimperman (11 reviews written)
I love this bike and not just because it's my first "big" bike. I've ridden a few others in the same class, ER-5, GS-500 etc. Albeit not for the same period of time and this outstrips everything I have ridden.
Mine is the fared version which adds to the looks with the "fox eyes" headlamps borrowed from the R1. The faring doesn't keep all the wind off but it is noticeable compared to "naked" bikes I've ridden. Ride comfort is great, giving good road vision and no back-ache. I've seen others...
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★★★★★
“I currently have other bikes, 1999 R1/ 2004 R1, 999...”
Written on: 29/12/2007 by jamesmccullagh
I currently have other bikes, 1999 R1/ 2004 R1, 999 Ducatiand a 1977 GS 550 Suzuki. The bike that I ride the most is the FZ6 as I have more fun on it compared to the others.
The FZ still records 140+ on the clock (on closed roads) which I feel is fast enough for most riders.
Breaks are better than most testers would have you believe and once you remove the cat it will rev faster and pull better through the rev range. Overall a great all round Motorcycle.
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★★★★★
“Fun to ride bike, that looks great and the Yamaha FZ6...”
Written on: 10/12/2007
Fun to ride bike, that looks great and the Yamaha FZ6 doesn't drain your bank account. Comfortable ride, easy to maneuver in traffic, responsive, and lighweight. The only bad point I can find is there is no helmet lock. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Yamaha FZ6 in all black looks amazing, my wife...”
Written on: 24/04/2007 by marcsandra (1 review written)
The Yamaha FZ6 in all black looks amazing, my wife said what colour to have, I love this bike, it get me to work and out with friends, and looks good against any bike when out. The only comment is poor key access and no helmet lock, so what two small things, (read more)
345207_Billy Valentine's Response to marcsandra's Review
Written on: 14/02/2008
I've had mine for eighteen months now and still makes me smile everytime I take it for a spin. Fantastic engine especially over 8000 rpm keeps up with anything my mates ride and buries most 1000cc machines off the lights. Agree with other reviews about the key ignition position that is a PAIN because the clutch cable is in the way! Small fault with a great bike.
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★★★★★
“The Yamaha FZ6 is an amazing bike if you want a bike...”
Written on: 10/04/2007 by FZ6MAN (1 review written)
The Yamaha FZ6 is an amazing bike if you want a bike that will get you to work, take you shopping and going out for the weekend ride with your friends. I ride with people who have R6's and R1's etc and I'm never left behind. This bike is quick, powerful, comfortable and never fails. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Yamaha FZ6 motorbike is everything I wanted, but...”
Written on: 04/11/2005 by Les Clapper (1 review written)
The Yamaha FZ6 motorbike is everything I wanted, but it's the little things. No helmet lock. The key is in such an out of the way place it's easy to leave it on the bike, and there is no storage at all. Every time I get a flat tyre it costs somewhere between $150 and $200. (read more)
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Written on: 31/07/2011
get a moped