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sonofhonor · 06-10-2009, 11:43 PM

Ive been riding an 85 ninja zx600r-a for my first bike. It is pretty beat up and i'm looking to move on. I have narrowed my chaoices down to the ninja 650r and the fz6r. im leaning twords the fz6 due to rumored suspension issues with the kawasaki. any opinions are appreciated. thanks

Kenneth_Moore · 06-11-2009, 05:18 AM

What are you going to do with the bike?

I've been looking hard at the FZ6R; thinking about a track bike. At just over $7k, it's a lot of bike. However, the SV650 from Suzuki has a lot going for it too, and the prices are almost the same. The FZ is less "sport;" it has a more comfortable riding position and better passenger accomodations. But the SV has trick clip-ons, better swingarm, adjustable suspension, and a HUGE aftermarket.

trenttheuncatchable · 06-11-2009, 07:55 AM

Claimed curb weight is 467 for the FZ6R and 441 for the 650R. That's a 26 lb. difference. Personally, I like the looks of the 2009 Kawi much more than the Yamaha, too. If I were checking these out, I think I'd be more inclined to go with the FZ6 than the FZ6R. I really dislike the looks of the new Suzuki Gladius, but it gets really good mpg's and the reviews all say that the motor is stronger than the SV650's, so that might be another to consider.

longride · 06-11-2009, 07:56 AM

"What are you going to do with the bike?"

He's going to use it as a big paperweight.

SmokeU · 06-11-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longride

"What are you going to do with the bike?"

He's going to use it as a big paperweight.

It'd look nice next to those VTX pipes.

seruzawa · 06-11-2009, 08:54 AM

A friend of mine had a Ninja650. She really liked it except for the too stiff suspension so she traded it on Ducati 696... a really nice bike by the way. Since she only weighs 110lbs the suspension stiffness might not be an issue for you.

trenttheuncatchable · 06-11-2009, 10:18 AM

If she hasn't already, she should check with her dealer regarding the recent recall notice on the 696.

seruzawa · 06-11-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenttheuncatchable

If she hasn't already, she should check with her dealer regarding the recent recall notice on the 696.

Thx. I found it on the net and emailed it to her.

sonofhonor · 06-11-2009, 09:35 PM

well i am personally very fond of the sport bike styling and would love to get a "real" sportsbike but im pretty new to riding. I wanted to get something more user friendly without sacrificing the look i like so much. thats why i have avoided the naked/standard bikes. although i did consider the kawi er-6n. I wondering about personal insight from people who are familiar with these models. i don't want to make a rash decision so i thought i would ask. thanks for the posts.

trenttheuncatchable · 06-11-2009, 09:45 PM

In that case you should definitely check out the SV650S.

06-10-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
sonofhonor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Ninja 650r vs Yamaha FZ6r Ive been riding an 85 ninja zx600r-a for my first bike. It is pretty beat up and i'm looking to move on. I have narrowed my chaoices down to the ninja 650r and the fz6r. im leaning twords the fz6 due to rumored suspension issues with the kawasaki. any opinions are appreciated. thanks

06-11-2009, 05:18 AM	#2
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	What are you going to do with the bike? I've been looking hard at the FZ6R; thinking about a track bike. At just over $7k, it's a lot of bike. However, the SV650 from Suzuki has a lot going for it too, and the prices are almost the same. The FZ is less "sport;" it has a more comfortable riding position and better passenger accomodations. But the SV has trick clip-ons, better swingarm, adjustable suspension, and a HUGE aftermarket. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

06-11-2009, 07:56 AM	#4
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	"What are you going to do with the bike?" He's going to use it as a big paperweight. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

06-11-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	A friend of mine had a Ninja650. She really liked it except for the too stiff suspension so she traded it on Ducati 696... a really nice bike by the way. Since she only weighs 110lbs the suspension stiffness might not be an issue for you. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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06-11-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	Claimed curb weight is 467 for the FZ6R and 441 for the 650R. That's a 26 lb. difference. Personally, I like the looks of the 2009 Kawi much more than the Yamaha, too. If I were checking these out, I think I'd be more inclined to go with the FZ6 than the FZ6R. I really dislike the looks of the new Suzuki Gladius, but it gets really good mpg's and the reviews all say that the motor is stronger than the SV650's, so that might be another to consider.

06-11-2009, 10:18 AM	#7
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	If she hasn't already, she should check with her dealer regarding the recent recall notice on the 696.

06-11-2009, 09:35 PM	#9
sonofhonor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	well i am personally very fond of the sport bike styling and would love to get a "real" sportsbike but im pretty new to riding. I wanted to get something more user friendly without sacrificing the look i like so much. thats why i have avoided the naked/standard bikes. although i did consider the kawi er-6n. I wondering about personal insight from people who are familiar with these models. i don't want to make a rash decision so i thought i would ask. thanks for the posts.

06-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#10
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	In that case you should definitely check out the SV650S.