Which FZ600?

jakeyz · 20 June 2014 12:53

Already booked up with A2Z, done my CBT there and they were excellent.

Lozzaroo · 20 June 2014 16:36

jakeyz (20/06/2014)

Lozzaroo89 (19/06/2014)

I’m doing my DAS next month and looking to upgrade to a 600 within a couple of months.

I think I’ve decided on the FZ600, I like the look of it (half faired) , the riding position, they’re pretty cheap to pick up on the private market etc, will do me for a year or so, I’m on a budget and not an overly confident rider so don’t want to get a new bike etc yet.

I’ve been reading a bit about the differences in the models from year to year and wanted to see who has or is riding one, what model yours is and what you would recommend?

Do you think would be a good idea for a first big bike? Are they quite forgiving for a new rider? (I’ve been riding my 125 for 4 months now.)

Thanks!

Where are you planning on taking your DAS? We might be on the same course

I’m going to go to Terry’s school as so many people have recommended.

I did my CBT at Metropolis and really didn’t enjoy it at all, was a bad experience.

Serrisan · 20 June 2014 20:03

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SeanR1 (20/06/2014)

yourebarred (19/06/2014)

I’m with nivag on this one, you’ll get a nice one for that money no problem at all.
I just went from a 1000cc Fireblade to a FZ6 Fazer 600 and am loving it for London life.Picked mine up for £2700 at 7000 miles, immaculate. Plenty around at that sort of price and mileage-ish.
No idea if the s2 (2005/6 onwards) is better or not as I’ve never tried one, but ignore the comment earlier about getting an early carbed model. Why go back in time? Fuel injected detuned R6, yes please.Nicer looking than the CBR600F, and more fun. Better built than the SV600. ER6, yeah probably similar, but the z750 is better but too short geometry for me at 6’2".
FZ6 is great for all types of riding, and probably all types of rider. Comfy position, although I am changing handlebars. Good looks, good power, handling, braking. Do it.Want to try mine? (depending on insurance status!)

WTF… Really! The CBR looks like a sports bike, handles like a sports bike, has the seating posiition of a tourer and is fully faired for long distance easy riding - it is better in every aspect compaired to the FZ6 and as forgiving if you make a mistake which is why it was the highest rated and most sold 1st big bike for years and years… I’m a massive Yamaha fan but the Honda is better, even when selling yamaha’s i’d push people to the CBR and normally sold them a used one and got repeat business from my customers for giving good advice!

Oh and im not the only one that thinks this - http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-used/second-chance—honda-cbr600f/11542.html#historysub

Thanks for all your advice guys.
I do really like the CBR600F as well.

I guess what I’m most worried about is the weight and handling of the bike, I have it in my head the FZ600 is going to feel lighter and less intimidating, though I know the weight is very similar. I think the slightly more upright riding position might be a more sensible move for my first bigger bike.

Just so you know I’ve seen a lot of ladies which have gone for the CBR600F is their first bike…

Weight isn’t going to be that much more (although don’t quote me on that)