Home Message Board SBN Chat SBN Articles Bike Specs Register Pictures Classifieds Forum Rules Advertise Contact Us

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Sportbikes.net > Sportbikes > Yamaha Sportbikes > FZ6
Register Subscribe Casino Garage FAQ Members List Calendar Arcade Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

FZ6 If you’re looking for one bike to perform a multitude of missions, look no further. Take it from Cycle World* Magazine - “For a more advanced rider looking for a bike to do it all, there is no other choice.”

» Insurance


» Site Sponsors
Corbin Pacific Inc.
SportbikeTrackGearCycleGear.comGravesMotorsportsTuck & Run Clothing CoMotoworld Inc
Allstate
McCoyMotorsportsJardineProducts.comSee your ad here!
Reply
 
LinkBack (4) Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-13-2007, 09:01 PM   4 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #1 (permalink)
bigsissy33064
Superbike Champion
 
bigsissy33064's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
Posts: 363
Casino Cash: $15719
Sportbike: 2004 Blue FZ6
bigsissy33064 is on a distinguished road
Default 2007 FZ6 vs. 2004 FZ6 Smaller, lighter, quicker?

2007 FZ6
2004 FZ6


-Choose Comparison Model- 2007 FZ6 VS. 2004 FZ6



Engine 2007 FZ6
2004 FZ6

Bore x Stroke 65.5 x 44.5mm 65.5 x 44.5mm

Carburetion Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies

Compression Ratio 12.2:1 12.1:1

Final Drive #530 O-ring chain #530 O-ring chain

Ignition Digital TCI Digital TCI

Transmission Spec 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch

Transmssion 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch

Type 600cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves 600cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves


Chassis 2007 FZ6
2004 FZ6

Brakes/Front Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers Dual 298mm floating discs w/2-piston pin slide calipers

Brakes/Rear 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper

Suspension/Front 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1" travel 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1" travel

Suspension/Rear Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" travel Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" travel

Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17 120/70-ZR17

Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17 180-55-ZR17


Dimensions 2007 FZ6
2004 FZ6

Dry Weight for the 07' 410 lbs. the 04' 423 lbs.

Fuel Capacity 5.1 gal. 5.1 gallons

Height 47.6” 47.8”

Length 82.5" 82.5"

Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0° 25.0°

Seat Height 31.3" 31.5"

Trail 3.8" 3.8"

Wheelbase 56.7" 56.7"

Width 29.5" 30.1"


Other 2007 FZ6
2004 FZ6

Color Spec Not Available Galaxy Blue/Black; Liquid Silver/Black

Gear Ratio - 1st Gear Spec (37/13) 2.846

Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear Spec (37/19) 1.947

Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear Spec (28/18) 1.556

Gear Ratio - 4th Gear Spec (32/24) 1.333

Gear Ratio - 5th Gear Spec (25/21) 1.190

Gear Ratio - 6th Gear Spec (26/24) 1.083















Primary Reduction Ratio (86/44) 1.955

Secondary Reduction Ratio (46/16) 2.875

Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

MSRP* 2007 model $6,849 (Team Yamaha Blue) Available from December 2006
$6,849 (Candy Red) Available from December 2006 / 2004 model $6,599
bigsissy33064 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 

Old 05-14-2007, 12:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
DefyInertia
Saratogian
 
DefyInertia's Avatar
 

Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago to SF
Age: 27
Posts: 3,613
Casino Cash: $41416
Sportbike: '04 FZ6N - Silver / KTM 125 SX
DefyInertia is on a distinguished road
Default

You got a link to the website you used to generate that?
__________________
NESBA #264

www.youtube.com/user/DefyInertia

Quote:
Originally Posted by CanadianFZ6 View Post
Flats do happen, but it's not enough of a problem to attach magnets or brooms to your bike....
DefyInertia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 02:02 AM   #3 (permalink)
Aenygma
2 As 1
 
Aenygma's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: In a pretty house
Posts: 1,121
Casino Cash: $1024
Sportbike: 2004 Yamaha FZ-6
Aenygma has disabled reputation
Awards Showcase
Silver Token: SBN Silver Token - Issue reason:   Yellow Token: Yellow SBN Token - Issue reason:  
Total Awards: 2
Default

They probably used the Yamaha website.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...0/compare.aspx
__________________
I Never Use Signatures.
Aenygma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 12:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
04Fizzer
World 500 GP Champion
 
04Fizzer's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fairport, NY
Age: 29
Posts: 7,132
Casino Cash: $40014
Sportbike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6
04Fizzer is on a distinguished road
Awards Showcase
Blue Token: SBN Blue Token - Issue reason:   Green Token: Green SBN Token - Issue reason:   Yellow Token: Yellow SBN Token - Issue reason:  
Total Awards: 3
Default

What's your point?
__________________
Old enough to know better; still too young to care.
04Fizzer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 12:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
Randomchaos
Track Junkie
 
Randomchaos's Avatar
 

Join Date: May 2006
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Age: 24
Posts: 2,387
Casino Cash: $36177
Sportbike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 - Totaled, 2004 Buell XB12R - Totaled, 2006 Buell XB9SX
Randomchaos is on a distinguished road
Default

Dry Weight for the 07' 410 lbs. the 04' 423 lbs.

looks like the 07 is 13lbs lighter than the 04
__________________
Gear: Scorpion Stinger Jacket, AGV Forza 1pc Suit, Teknic VR-II Gloves, TCX SS Performance 2 Racing Boots, Scorpion EXO-700 Burst Helmet ( Destroyed )
Bike: Drummer Muffler, Race ECM, High Flow Air Filter, Hepco & Becker Saddlebags, Front and Rear Axle Sliders, Smaller Rear View Mirrors, Heavy Bar-ends, Zero Gravity Taller Windscreen

Are you Biker Friendly?
Randomchaos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 01:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
mcocoroc
Back Marker
 

Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Everett MA
Age: 57
Posts: 39
Casino Cash: $250
Sportbike: '07 FZ6, 2004 Bonneville
mcocoroc is on a distinguished road
Default

Smaller, lighter, quicker?

I don't think the specs listed here amount to enough change to tip the scale for the average rider. As a matter of fact most Japanese methods of measuring the above specs are always suspect and quite optimistic. When I start riding without fuel, lubricant, battery, or coolant; I will change may mind.

If you only want the 'quick' part, there are a lot of other bikes out there; or mod this one. ( I just lost 20lbs on a diet, what is that worth in ET?)

I think you may have missed a couple of differences that the average rider could apppreciate. The injection mapping and dashboard.
I just finished breaking in a new '07. I was hesitant to purchase the bike because some reviewers were not crazy about throttle response in '04-06.
My bike is perfect. Low and mid level throttle changes are quite acceptable.

As for the dash, I like the digital speedo. (no performance value)

If you are in the process of comparing the available leftover '06's and an '07, check over the very many threads already written on the issue. I would give a bit more credence to the folks that have ridden both. (I have not.)
I found that the benefits of the newer one were greater than the price break I would have received on the '06, that would have been around $500 locally.
That $500 is made up in the year newer resale value when I sell.

good luck,
Mike Cocorochio

Last edited by mcocoroc : 05-14-2007 at 01:20 PM.
mcocoroc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 01:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
Limey 1
World Superbike Champion
 

Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Iowa
Age: 66
Posts: 666
Casino Cash: $12967
Sportbike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 1996 BMW R1100R 1974 BMW R90/6
Limey 1 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Randomchaos
Dry Weight for the 07' 410 lbs. the 04' 423 lbs.

looks like the 07 is 13lbs lighter than the 04
HHHMMMMmmmm.....more plastic!....Looks like I will need to lose 13 Lbs to remain competitive...Then I should take off my saddlebags [the ones on the bike!]....Don't need my fix-a-flat...er....tank bag gotta go....then Il'L cut down to maybe just two meals a day..get down to around 140lbs!......The final touch would be a paint job ? Blue or Silver or RED!.......
Limey 1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 02:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
rivviepop
Superbike Racer
 
rivviepop's Avatar
 

Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: san francisco
Posts: 292
Casino Cash: $486
Sportbike: '07 fz6
rivviepop has disabled reputation
Awards Showcase
Silver Token: SBN Silver Token - Issue reason:   Green Token: Green SBN Token - Issue reason:   Blue Token: SBN Blue Token - Issue reason:   Yellow Token: Yellow SBN Token - Issue reason:  
Total Awards: 4
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Limey 1
The final touch would be a paint job ? Blue or Silver or RED!.......
RED is heavier than Blue or Silver; blue deflects excess weight towards the rear of the vehicle and down, whereas silver deflects excess weight back towards the source, much like a mirror. Conversely, RED absorbs weight at high speeds - basic quantum mechanics, you know.

Whatever you do, don't get the RED - you'll never lose that extra 13lbs.
rivviepop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 03:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
obxFZ6
FEAR the stapler...
 
obxFZ6's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: OBX n Gettysburg
Age: 33
Posts: 1,230
Casino Cash: $23099
Sportbike: 2004 FZ6
obxFZ6 is on a distinguished road
Default

Looks like I need to drop 13 pounds to catch up.
obxFZ6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2007, 06:56 PM   #10 (permalink)
pitts
(_!_)
 
pitts's Avatar
 

Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dover NH
Age: 26
Posts: 229
Casino Cash: $6693
Sportbike: 05 Silver FZ6N
pitts is on a distinguished road
Default

The comparison forgot to mention that the 07 front fairing looks like crap, it has better brakes, removable passenger pegs, and a better swingarm.
pitts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2007, 10:58 PM   #11 (permalink)
mglowe
SBN Rookie
 

Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Iowa
Posts: 4
Casino Cash: $1454
Sportbike: 2007/Yamaha/FZ6
mglowe is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pitts
The comparison forgot to mention that the 07 front fairing looks like crap...
I don't know about that. To each his own and I like the redesigned upper fairing - more fierce looking.
mglowe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2007, 10:33 AM   #12 (permalink)
sdm1177
500 GP Racer
 
sdm1177's Avatar
 
Space Invaders Champion!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: No, Delaware ISN'T part of Pennsylvania
Age: 42
Posts: 833
Casino Cash: $4852
Sportbike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6
sdm1177 is on a distinguished road
Default

Wouldn't drag factor into the equation as well? I know the 07 probably has a sleeker front end - but does drag only matter at max velocity? Plus there was a .1 increase in compression - does that factor in to the equation at all?

Quote:
Originally Posted by mcocoroc
... I found that the benefits of the newer one were greater than the price break I would have received on the '06, that would have been around $500 locally....
But the comparison was against an 04, not an 06.

Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Fizzer
What's your point?
+1
__________________
Steve

2005 FZ6, Silver

MODS: Scorpion slip-ons | Cat eliminator pipe | PowerCommander III USB | FAZR6's (Mike's) FE Kit | K&N Filter |
Sargents seat mod
| Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil | LSL frame sliders | Tall windscreen | Tank slapper | Nelson Rigg Silver Streak Expandable Tank bag | HID Headlights | LED Signal lights | Versa Brake Light Bar (Installed)| Aerostitch Warm Wrap Grips | Do-dad Switch
Future: Back-off Modulator | 12V Lighter Outlet
Gear: HJC Helmet | Joe Rocket Ballistic 6.0 jacket | Tour Master Caliber Overpants | Joe Rocket Nitrogen Gloves (Winter) | Olypmia Vented Gloves (Summer)
sdm1177 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2007, 10:38 AM   #13 (permalink)
mbodell
butt marker
 
mbodell's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Moorestown, NJ
Age: 27
Posts: 1,679
Casino Cash: $32846
Sportbike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6
mbodell has disabled reputation
Awards Showcase
Silver Token: SBN Silver Token - Issue reason:   Blue Token: SBN Blue Token - Issue reason:   Green Token: Green SBN Token - Issue reason:   Yellow Token: Yellow SBN Token - Issue reason:  
Total Awards: 4
Default

I bet the weight difference is in the centerstand
mbodell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2007, 11:05 AM   #14 (permalink)
Parabellum
Searching for the tower.
 
Parabellum's Avatar
 

Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central Illinois
Age: 30
Posts: 7,724
Casino Cash: $15113
Sportbike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6
Parabellum is on a distinguished road
Default

They are OBVIOUSLY using that new super light weight, carbon fiber enhanced tail light fluid.

Duh!
__________________
2007 Yamaha FZ6, NESBA member. My Rider Resume (click here).
Want to learn how to go fast? -> www.superbikeschool.com
Parabellum is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2007, 12:44 PM   #15 (permalink)
ktravelet
500 G.P. Champion
 
ktravelet's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: lancaster, PA
Age: 22
Posts: 1,091
Casino Cash: $33512
Sportbike: 06 yamaha fz6
ktravelet is on a distinguished road
Awards Showcase
Blue Token: SBN Blue Token - Issue reason:  
Total Awards: 1
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rivviepop
RED is heavier than Blue or Silver; blue deflects excess weight towards the rear of the vehicle and down, whereas silver deflects excess weight back towards the source, much like a mirror. Conversely, RED absorbs weight at high speeds - basic quantum mechanics, you know.

Whatever you do, don't get the RED - you'll never lose that extra 13lbs.
sounds good, but we need to be going just a TAD bit faster to feel it, like around .25c. I think I can get there with some nitrous though. lol
ktravelet is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/fz6/353600-2007-fz6-vs-2004-fz6-smaller-lighter-quicker.html
Posted By For Type Date
Puig Racing Screen for 2007 FZ6 - Sportbikes.net This thread Refback 12-26-2007 05:25 AM
Possible for sale - 2006 FZ6 - Like new - Sportbikes.net This thread Refback 12-17-2007 10:52 AM
07 Gauge Cluster On An 06 FZ6 - Page 3 - Sportbikes.net This thread Refback 10-17-2007 09:56 PM
Awesome Canadian review of the 2007 FZ6 - Sportbikes.net This thread Refback 10-08-2007 04:14 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2007 R6S vs. 2005 FZ6: A Rider's Review oso2k FZ6 5 06-24-2007 05:50 PM
2007 FZ6 S2 ABS and Galfer superlight brake lines nis_stalker FZ6 2 03-26-2007 08:00 AM
FZ6 2007 vs. 2006 model Jariva FZ6 16 01-29-2007 09:45 AM
Got my seat cowl today! FAZR6 FZ6 Mods 38 08-05-2004 01:17 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.12
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
© 1997 - 2007 Sportbikes.net INC. All Rights Reserved.