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awilbur77 · 07-19-2008, 06:16 PM

Ok, many of you know I sported a 2006 FZ6 for a bit, crashed it, a 2007 FZ6 followed and it's also been crashed. I then went out and got a 2008 Kawiaski Z1000.

Here's my comparision of the 2007 FZ6 to the 2008 Z1000, from a guy who rides pretty much like a bat out of hell in the twisties, and fast but not stupid in the city. I am a two-wheels on the ground type of guy too.

1. FZ6 gets better gas millage.
2. FZ6 has way better comfort. I am even thinking about buying a Corbin seat for the Z1000 since the stock seat is so terrible, and I never thought of replacing the FZ6 stock seat.
3. Z1000 has way more power... and I mean WAY more. Almost, (dare I say)... too much.
4. The suspension on the Z1000 is much tighter that the FZ6. This means better stability in the corners, but you also feel alot of bumps and imperfections in the road too. This is sort of a personal preference thing. I call it a win for the Z1000 even though I like things about both suspensions, the Z1000 is fully adjustable (not that I ever would think of adjusting it).
5. Z1000 wins hands down in the looks category, I hate the partial fairing on the FZ6 and wanted a truly naked bike.
6. FZ6 wins in manuverability at slow speeds but not by much. The Z1000 is surprisingly manuverable at slow "gas station" speeds.
7. Twisties overall...this remains to be seen. I have ridden the canyons plenty of times on the Z1000, but not yet with any decent tires. I remember I thought the FZ6 handled like shit too until I threw a set of Pirelli Diablo Stradas on it. This being said... next week I ditch the dunlops on the Z1000 and get a set of Pirellis.

Conclusion:
Right now the handling in the tight twisties on the Z1000 has me a bit disappointed, and the comfort is really bugging me after 100 miles or so. We'll see if my opinion changes after I get a Corbin seat, and new tires.

If I had it to do over... I would have not bought the Z1000 for $8000 and I would of instead bought a new black 2008 FZ6 and threw a $1000 in exhaust, pazzos, and decent tires on it.

07-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
awilbur77 Brains!!! Brains!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 257 Casino Cash: $6992 Sportbike: 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (crashed)	FZ6 - Z1000 comparison Ok, many of you know I sported a 2006 FZ6 for a bit, crashed it, a 2007 FZ6 followed and it's also been crashed. I then went out and got a 2008 Kawiaski Z1000. Here's my comparision of the 2007 FZ6 to the 2008 Z1000, from a guy who rides pretty much like a bat out of hell in the twisties, and fast but not stupid in the city. I am a two-wheels on the ground type of guy too. 1. FZ6 gets better gas millage. 2. FZ6 has way better comfort. I am even thinking about buying a Corbin seat for the Z1000 since the stock seat is so terrible, and I never thought of replacing the FZ6 stock seat. 3. Z1000 has way more power... and I mean WAY more. Almost, (dare I say)... too much. 4. The suspension on the Z1000 is much tighter that the FZ6. This means better stability in the corners, but you also feel alot of bumps and imperfections in the road too. This is sort of a personal preference thing. I call it a win for the Z1000 even though I like things about both suspensions, the Z1000 is fully adjustable (not that I ever would think of adjusting it). 5. Z1000 wins hands down in the looks category, I hate the partial fairing on the FZ6 and wanted a truly naked bike. 6. FZ6 wins in manuverability at slow speeds but not by much. The Z1000 is surprisingly manuverable at slow "gas station" speeds. 7. Twisties overall...this remains to be seen. I have ridden the canyons plenty of times on the Z1000, but not yet with any decent tires. I remember I thought the FZ6 handled like shit too until I threw a set of Pirelli Diablo Stradas on it. This being said... next week I ditch the dunlops on the Z1000 and get a set of Pirellis. Conclusion: Right now the handling in the tight twisties on the Z1000 has me a bit disappointed, and the comfort is really bugging me after 100 miles or so. We'll see if my opinion changes after I get a Corbin seat, and new tires. If I had it to do over... I would have not bought the Z1000 for $8000 and I would of instead bought a new black 2008 FZ6 and threw a $1000 in exhaust, pazzos, and decent tires on it. __________________ -- Get busy living, or get busy dying.