Advise - FZ1 Or FZ6

[Encik Pat]

not really the tire all depends what u use , and the chain if u maintain it , its gd , same for the gear , depends on the oil .

 

i got alot of advise for the fazer lover site, the F1 & F6 diff only for the bike price of abt 3.8k, pretol and ins/tax $300 other than that not much diff.

F6 is very easy to handler F1 too much power whenu go into a tiks conner

F1 have the power of pulling away but F6 is not that bad too

[i_fROMhELL]

buy the 600 la, after u ride for few yrs and more or lest finish ur installment , maybe than u can change bike again and maybe to the bigger 1 lo, both the bike are the same la

[Narm Tarn]

Its subjective and would vary between bikers (eg. age, earning capacity, biking enthusiasm level, etc)

 

The FZ1 is definately more expensive than a FZ6. But spread over a period of 12 months, I reckon its about 20% more than the FZ6. (Comparing identical conditioned bikes).

 

However what u pay is what you get... When that 400cc extra kicks in, you gonna be grinning from ear to ear.

 

Don't worry about 'managing' the power, you are in control. Can't blame anyone if you can't keep to the speed limits because you got a powerful bike... Besides, I trust the driving centers have properly tested and deemed you can manage a Class 2 bike when they passed you... U gonna be fine riding the Thou...

 

3.5 years with my FZ1, no regrets... Still grinning:angel:

[endlessloop]

If you think the key enjoyment from a 1,000cc bike is to reach a higher top speed than a 600 cc bike, then you are missing the point and it probably comes from someone who has never owned a 1,000 cc bike.

 

 

One of the key benefits of a 1,000 cc over a smaller cc equivalent engine, is the higher torque at the same rpm. This translates to you can accelerate at any given instance. When there is not enough torque, you need to spend several moments to engage clutch, down-shift. For FZ6, you need to drop more than one gear usually for sufficient ability to overtake. There is no ability to just turn the throttle and overtake.

 

So for street use, most of the time for most people, it is more enjoyable to go for the 1,000cc over the 600 cc version.

 

Worry about "too much power" for the FZ1? BTW, the FZ1 already has a engine that is very close to that of a sport bike. Meaning, it has rather low torque at low rpms, so it is very easy to ride, compared to other more torquey bikes like a Hornet900. Harleys are supposed to be easy to ride. And they produce very high torques at low rpms. So why worry about FZ1?

 

If the FZ6 has a power band that feels like Super4 Vtec for most of the time, what is the point of buying it then? If budget is a constraint, why not stick with the very good Vtec3?

[jason_fz6]

If you think the key enjoyment from a 1,000cc bike is to reach a higher top speed than a 600 cc bike, then you are missing the point and it probably comes from someone who has never owned a 1,000 cc bike.

 

 

One of the key benefits of a 1,000 cc over a smaller cc equivalent engine, is the higher torque at the same rpm. This translates to you can accelerate at any given instance. When there is not enough torque, you need to spend several moments to engage clutch, down-shift. For FZ6, you need to drop more than one gear usually for sufficient ability to overtake. There is no ability to just turn the throttle and overtake.

 

So for street use, most of the time for most people, it is more enjoyable to go for the 1,000cc over the 600 cc version.

 

Worry about "too much power" for the FZ1? BTW, the FZ1 already has a engine that is very close to that of a sport bike. Meaning, it has rather low torque at low rpms, so it is very easy to ride, compared to other more torquey bikes like a Hornet900. Harleys are supposed to be easy to ride. And they produce very high torques at low rpms. So why worry about FZ1?

 

If the FZ6 has a power band that feels like Super4 Vtec for most of the time, what is the point of buying it then? If budget is a constraint, why not stick with the very good Vtec3?

 

yup i agree! fz6 no torque. fz1 or any litre bike the torque is enormous, easy to overtake without dropping gear. fz6 the power is very high up, using r6 engine (for my model 2004).

 

both got pros and cons lah. since not much difference in price, its really up to you! i believe this forum already got people tell you the pros and cons so make a decision and enjoy the bike!

[Encik Pat]

wow loi, dont buy or so can not lao mmmmmmmmmmmmmhhhhh.

 

 

 

just joking la, any way thank everyone for all you point of view and advise,

i for sure will get into all the detail for the 1,

only if someone can borrow me both bike to try it out , he... he...

 

i think this is how i feel now , for a bit more cash

 

WHY GO FOR THE LEST, NOT GO FOR THE BEST

 

RITE

[hydrop]

I've been riding my fazer 600 for 2 years plus liaoz, never go malaysia with it. Quite ok for singapore, and very happy with it

[Encik Pat]

I've been riding my fazer 600 for 2 years plus liaoz, never go malaysia with it. Quite ok for singapore, and very happy with it

 

they say the power of the FZ6 in like the Vtec 1, is that true

[Naked1]

Get the FZ1 if ur budget allows. No point getting a 6 whereby your heart keep thinking of 1.If ur those ppl who love to rev then a 6 is for you.The 1 have more torque and does not need to rev as much as a 6 to gain power.Make up your mind dude.

[Encik Pat]

i tell u when i got it, ha ha

 

i already make up my mind already la, but i dont tell u which one first la

but is still fun liscen to all the pro and con of both bike,

hope to hear more of all u out there talk abt the bike u riding

[sfowner]

No harm trying different bikes.

200, 400, 600, 800, 1000... they all got their pros and cons.

Just decide and go for it.

Buying a bike is not as bad as getting a wife.

That one is almost point of no return.

Bike don't like, just change lah...hahaha

My 2 cents only.

[Encik Pat]

No harm trying different bikes.

200, 400, 600, 800, 1000... they all got their pros and cons.

Just decide and go for it.

Buying a bike is not as bad as getting a wife.

That one is almost point of no return.

Bike don't like, just change lah...hahaha

My 2 cents only.

 

wow..... finally someone talk just like me

don't like change lo....

let talk about bike, not talk about love

 

ha ha

[hydrop]

they say the power of the FZ6 in like the Vtec 1, is that true

 

If u don't rev ur bike beyond 4k rpm, even a phantom can accelerate faster than u. The torque is quite high up at around 7k rpm....which u will not be using in sg roads frequently.

 

crusing at around 100km/hr is at around 6k rpm at 6th gear.

[skai]

Get the FZ1 if ur budget allows. No point getting a 6 whereby your heart keep thinking of 1.If ur those ppl who love to rev then a 6 is for you.The 1 have more torque and does not need to rev as much as a 6 to gain power.Make up your mind dude.

 

 

hmmmm...

 

FZ1, turn 25% throttle to gain X speed

 

FZ6, turn ~50% throttle to gain X speed.

 

lets say i'm always travelling in SGP, point A to point B. that means i only have to turn 25% throttle everytime if i'm riding FZ1. so under-utlising!

[Weltall]

Hahaa As long as is a Fazer can liao.... u ll have no regert getting either ya

[i_fROMhELL]

Power ---- FZ 1

 

Looks ---- FZ 6

exhaust under sit look nicer

 

that's what i feel la

[Technician III]

If u don't rev ur bike beyond 4k rpm, even a phantom can accelerate faster than u. The torque is quite high up at around 7k rpm....which u will not be using in sg roads frequently.

 

crusing at around 100km/hr is at around 6k rpm at 6th gear.

 

 

Hmm.. so the fazer 6 is actually a "power when u need it" kind of bike?

[i_fROMhELL]

now i think is which one

 

Fazer 6 s or Fazer 6 s2

[ChopStick]

I faced the same problem as you, before I ordered my FZ6 months ago and still enjoying & not regretting my decision.

 

I've ridden several 1 litre bikes and the power, adrenaline rush they gave me never failed to leave a smile/grin on my face.

 

Still the 600cc FZ6 is fun to ride and play around with. Enter a corner at revs above 6k rpm, its gonna scare the **** outta you too.

 

Most importantly, we shouldnt compare a FZ1 and FZ6 in the first place. Both are of different category and each has it own style. But if we really want to compare (which i did be4 i bought mine), its more fair to find out why we need a bike or what we really seek for when purchasing a bike.

 

If you wanna get a budget litre bike, FZ1 gonna be your choice. Same goes for budget 600cc bike, FZ6 gonna be it. But if you looking for POWER, Fazers shouldnt even be considered.

 

Perhaps we can ask ourselves, what we really need, power, budget, looks, handling and etc. Then we are more able to find out what are the bike that suits us most.

[i_fROMhELL]

is ur FZ6s or FZ6s2

[eugeneg]

hi what's the fuel consumption like for both 1 & 6? I'm considering FZ6 naked, more 'feelin' and more shiok. Check with bike shops on '08 model, only colour changed and will be here around 3rd quarters next year.

[i_fROMhELL]

hi what's the fuel consumption like for both 1 & 6? I'm considering FZ6 naked, more 'feelin' and more shiok. Check with bike shops on '08 model, only colour changed and will be here around 3rd quarters next year.

 

Yello, i saw someone say FZ1 fuel consum is around 250km, which one ur looking at , the one with or without fairing

[eugeneg]

Yello, i saw someone say FZ1 fuel consum is around 250km, which one ur looking at , the one with or without fairing

 

I'm actually lookin at the non-fairing type. thanks

[i_fROMhELL]

I'm actually lookin at the non-fairing type. thanks

 

what u mean by color change

[DeusExMachina]

Rode a 1000 for 2 years, then switched to the FZS600 for a year.

 

It's probably me, but after being used to what a 1000 can give me, the FZ6 felt anaemic. No guts, no punch, not enough acceleration. I always had to downshift for a spirited getaway.

 

But the upside is that it was very manageable in traffic. Good for short/medium distance trips. But long trips with higher speeds still put a strain on it.

 

Will be going back to a 1000. Even 2yrs+ back, after being used to a 1000's power, I eventually also started to feel that the 1000 also "not enough power" :P Always hungering for more punch.... human nature.