Yamaha FZ6R: 3 Months of Ownership

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2019
  • Earlier this year, I bought a 2013 Yamaha FZ6R. Here are my thoughts after 3 months!
    #yamaha #fz6r #sportbike
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 92

  • @derekwinfree452
    @derekwinfree452 Před 4 lety +6

    New rider in Houston here. Thanks for the info on this bike. A friend of mine highly recommends this model for new riders and your videos have convinced me to get one soon.

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 4 lety

      Derek Winfree you’ll love it, enough power to have a blast but not too much to really get you in trouble

  • @KhmerGuy1988
    @KhmerGuy1988 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the review, I'm going to check one out tomorrow morning. Hopefully it all goes well!

  • @myloz6013
    @myloz6013 Před 5 lety +12

    I bought one yesterday and its the same colour. Sooo beautiful. Great review

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety

      MyL Ozgurler the white, black and red is so sexy

    • @jonthanmcneal2248
      @jonthanmcneal2248 Před 3 měsíci

      literally bought one yesterday too same color it’s smooth

  • @kingdiamondgod5824
    @kingdiamondgod5824 Před 4 lety

    I just bought one two three days ago for my first bike exact same color as yours. I love it!

  • @drewmorg.
    @drewmorg. Před 4 lety +6

    I've been drooling over bikes the past 2 months researching absolutely everything. Trying to get back into bikes after 12 years without one, I used to have a new R6. Was an insane bike but like most young guys didnt want to believe it was uncomfortable -- it was. Now I've been back in the game looking at EVERYTHING from 300 class bikes, Ninja 650, GSXR600, up to GSXR1000R and beyond, wondering what the move is. Really thought I was settled on MT07/XSR700 or Ducati Scrambler but honestly I live in So Cal and we have to do highway driving for everything. Anything less than inline 4 power and smoothness + full wind screen is stupid for constant highway cruising needed here. I do not like the look of half fairing bikes either like the original FZ6. Then this FZ6R pops up. It's like they made this bike for me. And they're SO CHEAP! Thanks for the recent, relevant review!

    • @T0nythetiger555
      @T0nythetiger555 Před 2 lety +1

      Did you end up picking up the FZ6R?

    • @tappajaav
      @tappajaav Před 3 měsíci

      So did you get one?

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. Před 3 měsíci

      @@tappajaav I got a CB500F. Owned it for a year. Sold it! Great bike.

  • @UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague

    Fantastic review bud. Great bike!

  • @TheOhsheila11
    @TheOhsheila11 Před 4 lety +7

    Thanks for the review. I'm looking at this bike and you were the first I've heard mention the fuel efficiency! That's a biggie for me! I'm also looking at the Ninja and I'd put this one in the lead right now!

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 4 lety +3

      TheOhsheila11 the ninja is a solid bike too, rides great. What pushed me towards this bike is the engine. I didn’t like the parallel twin engine that the ninja has as much as the inline 4 the FZ6R uses. To me it felt much smoother, especially when you get into the higher RPMs.

    • @SteveWKk
      @SteveWKk Před 4 lety

      Those parallel twin ninjas get Real annoying on the highway...
      Perfect for in town or twisties, but hwy speed sucks

  • @LifenPlay
    @LifenPlay Před 4 lety

    Great bike buddy, and good video. Im just finishing the mods on mine in about a month, ill post some vlogs soon.

  • @AmericanFreedomPatriot
    @AmericanFreedomPatriot Před 2 lety +1

    I hacve the 2009 FZ6R with a tune, exhaust, various mods. Great quick mid-range bike!

  • @weili2215
    @weili2215 Před 5 lety +6

    Love your key chain lol. The OEM windscreen sucks. I got a zero gravity tinted windscreen on my FZ6R and it really helps with free way cruising - going 125 while lowering head to the gas tank and feel absolutely nothing.

  • @timothysexton7621
    @timothysexton7621 Před 5 lety +3

    I have a 2016 and it is awesome. Got a great deal as well. Mods it had frame sliders, fender eliminator, front led signals. I added led daytime (white)/ waterfall signals (amber) inside the the fake air intakes. Aftermarket leavers and soon to install a Innovv front/rear motorcycle dashcam. Ride safe

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety

      Timothy Sexton I want to do something with the turn signals as well, just not sure what yet. Thanks for watching, brother!

  • @tomkozic8505
    @tomkozic8505 Před 3 měsíci

    I had a 2012 black/raven loved it. Awesome all around bike

  • @nahbro104
    @nahbro104 Před 3 lety

    I have the exact same model, came with a seat cowl and a red seat, she's so besutifull, reliable, agile and just a sweetheart to ride

  • @Ozem_Israel
    @Ozem_Israel Před 4 lety +3

    Rubs tank, my..... precious! I keep back and forth between this and r3 as my first bike. I'm a little older so now leaning towards fz6r again.

    • @mdsmith1019
      @mdsmith1019 Před 4 lety +1

      I've never ridden the FZ6R but have some experience with both beginner bikes and bigger ones. I would say if you're older and feel comfortable sitting on it (touching feet down) I don't think this is too much bike to start on. The biggest thing starting out is being comfortable eoth the weight of the bike. The R3 is super light by comparison but that's really the only advantage IMO.

    • @Ozem_Israel
      @Ozem_Israel Před 4 lety +1

      @@mdsmith1019 fz6r is big enough to possibly be the only bike in need, it's really sexy looking I think. Sexy and a little grunt while the r3 is just sexy..... Really sexy that is.

    • @mousealexander6412
      @mousealexander6412 Před 4 lety

      Don’t buy an r3 you will hate it within 3 months

    • @T0nythetiger555
      @T0nythetiger555 Před 2 lety

      Lol funny enough, I learned on an R3 and then grabbed the FZ6R

  • @pbrucpaul
    @pbrucpaul Před 3 lety

    I have one, an '09, and Love it

  • @jag23232323
    @jag23232323 Před 4 lety +1

    Bro so crazy you rode from exactly where I'm going tomorrow to where I live haha

  • @HondaCivicat3AM
    @HondaCivicat3AM Před 2 měsíci

    My dad bought this bike in 2012, used, he told me It had some mods to it but idk what kinds it had on it, it was making around 750cc, to the crank, and it was straight piped. it had a FZ6r on the side of it but in dark red. but the bike was black. He did not have a lines to drive the bike but he drove it anyways, but 99% of the time, it was in the front yard collecting dust and getting hit by weather. He said it was comfortable for a guy that was 210 pounds at 6,2.

  • @markhamrick9078
    @markhamrick9078 Před 4 lety +2

    That's exactly what I'm doing here....Didn't know about that bike either! Doing research now. Leaning towards the Yammy, though!👍😎

  • @T0nythetiger555
    @T0nythetiger555 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a 2010 FZ6R and about 2 months into owning it since
    I feel great about owning one, the look is a head turner, the feel of the ride is great, everything for riding it 9000kms+ (~5600mi)
    Just recently started riding with another person who has an 07 FZ6, and I am noticing the difference, but not such a problem I think, as at the end of the ride it's how much you've enjoyed it, and if I personally wanted more from the bike I'd be looking at a YZR6 opposed to Yamaha's FZ/MT
    If it would had been the option get an fz6 or an fz6r
    I would look past the fact that the fz6 does pull more than the fz6r, but the look of this bike really is something else and how it performs very well climbing to 215km+(133mi)

  • @GhostRider132465
    @GhostRider132465 Před 2 lety

    If you think it doesn’t sound awesome, video does it no justice. Just bought one today and it sounds amazing

  • @yahboitree8471
    @yahboitree8471 Před rokem

    Nice video I’m getting a black one tm 🤘🏾

  • @justinhoyt3315
    @justinhoyt3315 Před 4 lety +1

    Quick question , what camera / camera setup were you using? Very surprised at the quality as well as the voice pickup doing over 80mph at one point! Literally going to look at this bike this weekend. After this video I’m almost positive I’m going to buy it !! Thanks!!

  • @brucespzn
    @brucespzn Před měsícem

    It's been 4 years after your review and I was wondering if you could share more about the FZ6R?
    I bought an XJ6F 2012 (same as FZ6R) and I'm loving it.

  • @z33tanner
    @z33tanner Před 3 měsíci

    Might have convinced me to get one as my 2nd bike to go along my drz400s

  • @shontezcorley5492
    @shontezcorley5492 Před 3 lety

    I love mines too. 2011

  • @773qmoney
    @773qmoney Před rokem

    Hope your still riding nice video bro

  • @kingsyamaha7878
    @kingsyamaha7878 Před 3 lety

    I love my 2009 fz6r

  • @joshuamedina8920
    @joshuamedina8920 Před 4 lety +1

    45 and Parker Rd !!!
    Shout out to the northside of Htown TX !!

  • @SteveWKk
    @SteveWKk Před 4 lety

    Hows that screen do on the highway? Good protection? Any buffeting?

  • @yoerifenna
    @yoerifenna Před 4 lety +1

    I just bought the European version and love it. Here it's called the XJ6 diversion F.

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 4 lety

      yoeri thys nice! Such a great bike, love mine!

  • @user-xw8fc4rt7h
    @user-xw8fc4rt7h Před 4 lety +2

    this was almost my first bike , ended up buying an 09 ninja 650r a few years later. after one season moved up to a 09 gsxr 750 . few years later looking at that bmw s1000rr, gsxr 1000 , or zx10.
    anyways as far as the 650 went if you are thinking about both. my 650 was awesome , came with woodcraft sportbars which looked awesome and were still comfortable ( im 6'2 , 6'3 ) i upraded the exhaust and she was loud as hell. it was a blast to ride and taught me how to manage the turns. i rode A LOT . like...ALL THE TIME. learned how to take turns, build confidence and not be an idiot. once that was done, i was desperate for more power. so if you want a great starter bike either of these bikes would be great. the trick is to put in the seat time, learn , and resell it for the same price you bought it...or more !

  • @aiden1444
    @aiden1444 Před 4 lety

    I bought a 2013 new, $7150 tax included Canadian currency.
    I’ve been riding a Yamaha bike for 35 yrs now, my $ only works in the Yammy store.
    My style is, owning the best Yammy. I didn’t need another R1 block, I have an Apex already. But more importantly, not that I agree with some laws, and after using an Apex, unrestrictedly. People there’s not enough room on the streets for a skilled rider and a 1000 cc sport bike. But there’s is just the right amount of fun and room with the FZ6R.
    Brand for brand
    $ for $, and every other apples to apples comparison.
    With reliable distance travelled, i don’t feel I will achieve much greater even owning the FJR 1300.
    The FZ6R........ at 80 kph in 1st gear, power really starts pulling hard at 7000 rpm. The girls call it sexy. It is functional and good looking too. 36 mpg ish, maybe 38 mpg if rode more conservatively, ... can use passenger foot pegs for extra comfy position, and it’s really quite nice then.
    The handling,,,, well every Yamaha will make a good rider out of anyone in this department.
    It has an actual handle bar steering column. Not just the bars clamped to the forks feel. This is where the sport touring model comes in. Sporty bike, upright posture handle bar steering column.
    Brakes...... I call them control levers, but. None the less they work very well. Nothing soft about Yammys progressive braking. It’s abs concept, but not abs.
    The 6R will counter lean very well to stiff cross wind, with a head down its easy to remain relatively dry in the rain.
    If I wanted more bike, I’d have bought more bike. I keep mine factory crate stock. They work everyday this way. Gas n go. Repeat...... I do enjoy octane boost tho.
    Sound.... silence is better than loud crap exhaust. Actually,,,, show me the forward pointing exhaust,,,,, sound is a by product of power. Only emergency vehicles have sound ports facing forward. Loud pipes do not save lives!!!!!!! They just can’t be heard facing fwd.
    the only tools may need is chain tension tools. Get a good chain n set it and forget it. Basic oil change tools too.
    Some think may be outgrown,,,,, well tell me where to watch as a rider goes around a city intersection corner at 60 mph. I could agree that person has everything they can achieve with that bike. But really riders,, not till then. These boys can’t even do 60 mph over a drift with their snowmobiles. Heck they can’t even follow me at 60 kph around the corners on the sled trails. So NO, power seeking is not the answer.
    I could go a comfy 130 kph at night, awesome headlights.
    I’m 5’10” myself. Excellent fit in every dept.
    After 7 years with the 6R, I really can’t find a flaw to it. The 1000’s cant dust ya riding with the guys.
    I personally am a dominant Yamaha bias. After a personal 35 yrs, show me a better brand name.
    Don’t hesitate buying one .......
    Sorry to all prospective FZ6R buyers, mine is not for sale.

  • @darylgarnier3658
    @darylgarnier3658 Před 4 lety

    What kind of mount are you using for your phone?

  • @lopezdad30
    @lopezdad30 Před 5 lety

    Two bros exhaust is most definitely the way to go on this bike cuz that 2006 inline 4 r6 engine is amazing in every way and it screams at the top end and has an amazing rumble at low rpms.

    • @LifenPlay
      @LifenPlay Před 4 lety +1

      It was until like a few months ago :) Hinder started making the full system just recently and you can pick it up from woodcraft. It looks waay better and sounds the same, its about. the same price. They also made the fuel map for the power commander. ;) Youre welcome.

    • @watsona45
      @watsona45 Před 4 lety

      No way. Delkevic gives it a nice, bassy growl until it hits the upper range. It’s also half the price

    • @lopezdad30
      @lopezdad30 Před 4 lety

      You guys are both wrong....I would definitely put the Two Bros over those two when it comes to quality. You get what you pay for when it comes to Two Bros and it definitely shows. I haven't heard any FZ6R's in person with different exhaust, but I can most positively say that my bike with the Two Bros is one of the best sounding 600cc in line 4's out there! You gotta hear it in person, it honestly sounds like a 1000cc when revving!!

  • @matthewblair8197
    @matthewblair8197 Před 4 měsíci

    Lookn to buy a 2nd one of these . had 74k on my 1st one . 2012 never left me stranded .
    Clutch cable every 11k
    An chain every 15-18k
    An alwase buy oem parts

  • @Qrisco
    @Qrisco Před 11 měsíci

    Hey man, how much did you pay for the bike?

  • @todddavis240
    @todddavis240 Před 2 lety

    Hey, thanks man for the review! I found a 2012 with 698 miles? And the photo's, the bike looks like it only has 698? It seems odd for a 10 year old bike. I haven't seen it in person yet, like you, this one slipped under the radar. They have a M7 also but, I loved your review and what you like about riding too ;) And it's the black one with cool red graphics for $5995....I watched too many British dudes on their Monkeys and bought one 2 months ago. Never rode a motorcycle before haha and I took to riding better than I thought. So, this really isn't too big of a leap and good (real) first bike, you think? And honestly I'd keep the Monkey because I don't want to mess with it (buying-selling-trading) but, the Monkey is not for U.S. roads beyond a small tight community with 55 limits. I want a bike I don't feel like I'm going to get run over on from behind or fall into a chuck hole Lol thanks, I love ALL you guys who make these videos. Really appreciate it

  • @ishanbb
    @ishanbb Před 4 lety

    Im buying this bike soon in houston .

  • @kwicksandz
    @kwicksandz Před rokem

    a fully faired sporty bike with a comfy seating position, handlebar and 4 cyclinder power! why doesnt any modern bike company make one of these, it ticks all the boxes of what i want in a bike

  • @CommentingTheTruth
    @CommentingTheTruth Před 4 lety

    Hopefully picking up a 2012 with only 1800 original miles on it!!!

  • @joshlynes5763
    @joshlynes5763 Před 2 lety

    Have the 2014 and where the hell do you hear a nice sound lol I can’t wait to switch out my exhaust before spring that’s my main thing I don’t like is the sound😂 love the bike though

  • @steveborne9821
    @steveborne9821 Před 4 lety +1

    Yamaha - can't go wrong.

  • @weili2215
    @weili2215 Před 5 lety +2

    Btw care to share how much did you get the bike for and mileage?

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety

      Wei Li I got it for around $4600, had just under 5k miles on it

  • @bludmakesgrassgrow
    @bludmakesgrassgrow Před 5 lety +1

    I've been eyeballing one of these for a while. Do you know if anyone makes bar-end mirrors that fir it? I assume they're standard inside diameter?

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety +1

      bludmakesgrassgrow man, I actually do not know, good question. There seems to be quite a few aftermarket parts for it, so I’m sure you can find it somewhere

    • @LifenPlay
      @LifenPlay Před 4 lety

      The bar is a standard 7/8" so you would have many options for that but those dont really look good on this bike.

  • @caddyinhere12
    @caddyinhere12 Před 5 lety +2

    Dude ditch that stock exhaust for a delvick system change those ugly front signals . If u like it now ur gonna love that exhaust upgrade

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety

      Krom Life I’ll check into that exhaust, I really like the way it sounds now though. Yeah the front signals aren’t the best looking, any recommendations?

    • @caddyinhere12
      @caddyinhere12 Před 5 lety +1

      Stick Moto I’ll post a walk around of my bike . I got my tail tidy and signals from a guy on eBay . It really transforms the bike

    • @1998lemuel
      @1998lemuel Před 4 lety

      @@stickmoto7688 Did you do the drill a hole mod to it or is it fully stock?

    • @watsona45
      @watsona45 Před 4 lety

      I didn’t mind the exhaust until people would merge into my lane without hearing me

  • @jakeromero86
    @jakeromero86 Před 4 lety

    What’s the highest your temp on the bike have gotten bro?

  • @alfonsosoumynona6583
    @alfonsosoumynona6583 Před 3 lety

    Houston!!

  • @xxxDEEZNUTZxxx
    @xxxDEEZNUTZxxx Před 4 lety

    Would u get a 2009 model of this, or a newer model cbr300r(2017-2019)?

    • @vansonmafeet734
      @vansonmafeet734 Před 3 lety +1

      I have a 2009 FZ6R and I would definitely choose this over the 300r any day. You will outgrow the 300r in very short order. The Yamaha is a versatile bike. It's really a hopped up cruiser/standard (with sportbike looks) in my opinion. There are lots of accessories and parts that will fit your riding style.

    • @deezdonutz8291
      @deezdonutz8291 Před 3 lety

      @@vansonmafeet734haha man I forgot about asking this random question. I knew nothing just saw those 2 choices and were affordable at that time. I had no experience or knowledge. Now that I know a little, I def would've got this 1st but I'm also glad I went the 300cc route. I learned alot and got to appreciate when moving up. Not everyone can do that way especially financially, but since then i went up to a gsxr600 and now im moving on to an r6. Regardless of what bike, ultimately riding has brought me a new found joy that I look forward to everyday I wake up. Btw, thanks for the reply:)

  • @moves1112
    @moves1112 Před 3 lety

    I boughy one yesterday

  • @sennsir
    @sennsir Před 5 lety +2

    Nice bike! That’s my bikes cousin 😎
    Gosh, seeing this makes me miss riding around vlogging & just appreciating the fz.
    Our relationship is going on 4 years now 😂
    Ps: throw in a k&n air filter for a little more exhaust sound 😌 you’ll thank me later

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 5 lety

      sennsir_ I absolutely love it. It’s not the fastest, but it’s so comfortable, I think it has plenty of power for me, and it’s so damn smooth. I was eye balling a K&N but you may have pushed me to do it! Thanks for watching dude, subscribe!!!

  • @alexjolicoeur1296
    @alexjolicoeur1296 Před 4 lety

    I’m 6’2 do you think I can fit on that bike? I really look foward to buy one. Your bike is amazing btw!!

  • @tonykartracer8032
    @tonykartracer8032 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice bike but I'm a Honda guy........ so I would go with the 2014-2018 Honda CBR650F. :P

    • @stickmoto7688
      @stickmoto7688  Před 4 lety

      I’m actually really itching for the new CBR650r, I love the paint job! And it has an inline 4 🤤🤤

  • @roundzzz
    @roundzzz Před 4 lety +1

    Just bought a 2009 one for $3200

    • @adrianalvarez8059
      @adrianalvarez8059 Před 2 lety

      Looking at 2009 myself, how many miles does your bike have ???

  • @kevinx5405
    @kevinx5405 Před 3 lety

    Crab river lol

  • @caddyinhere12
    @caddyinhere12 Před 5 lety +1

    Drop a tooth on the front sprocket and be amazed

    • @lopezdad30
      @lopezdad30 Před 5 lety +1

      I would advise against dropping a tooth in the front for acceleration, granted it makes the bike fun when accelerating with that extra pull, but it kills gas milage on the freeway due to the revs being alot higher. Doing 80mph will already put you up past 9k rpms and this bike doesn't rev that high to begin with so your almost at the end of your powerband at that point. I've tried both stock and -1 tooth but honestly prefer stock setup for a perfect balance.

  • @grumpythings128
    @grumpythings128 Před 4 lety

    Do you really need to be on your phone on a bike? Stupid is as stupid does.

  • @Chazz1007
    @Chazz1007 Před rokem

    Good video - but U missing a huge detail....
    DUDE WHERE IS YOUR GEAR??????
    That pretty white bike is gonna have some red 🍒 accents on it when I go down with no protective gear, my man!