am i the only one who thinks...

[wavex]

Originally Posted by firefighter81

I think it's funny that all the FZ6 owners come out their sanctuary that is the FZ6 subforum to defend themselves as soon as someone mentions on the main forum that they don't like the FZ6 that much.

The only reason is because someone posted a link to here in the subforum

Else we're perfectly fine without you mofos

[Bikerdude]

The FZ6 is a totally unrefined POS and continues to finish last in all the mid-size standard comparisons, but for some reason it has a cult following.

The MV Agusta is pure sex no matter how old the bodywork is.

Arai and Shoei are good helmets, but way overpriced for what you get.

[bike10]

Originally Posted by Bikerdude

The FZ6 is a totally unrefined POS and continues to finish last in all the mid-size standard comparisons, but for some reason it has a cult following.

The MV Agusta is pure sex no matter how old the bodywork is.

Arai and Shoei are good helmets, but way overpriced for what you get.

look at the 1/4 mile numbers and you'll see it's first. in fact it'll beat a stock monster 900 and a buel 1250.

[Randomchaos]

Whats a buel 1250? Also, how many times are you running the 1/4 mile?

[serpentracer]

Originally Posted by Bikerdude

The FZ6 is a totally unrefined POS and continues to finish last in all the mid-size standard comparisons, but for some reason it has a cult following.

The MV Agusta is pure sex no matter how old the bodywork is.

Arai and Shoei are good helmets, but way overpriced for what you get.

I can power past SV's down the straights at the track on my R6 with a friend riding a FZ6 in tow. they can out run a SV. the FZ6 has a R6 engine. it's not that far off the R6 in power either.

[ped]

Originally Posted by Bikerdude

The FZ6 is a totally unrefined POS and continues to finish last in all the mid-size standard comparisons, but for some reason it has a cult following.

ive seen reviews say pilot powers are better than b-stone 002 dot's for grip...so yeah going by a mag reviews is retarded. the fz6 is a damn decent trackday bike, great backroads bike, good mid-distance tourer, and an awsome commuter bike. whats so shitty about it?

[bike10]

Originally Posted by Randomchaos

Whats a buel 1250? Also, how many times are you running the 1/4 mile?

I am sure i am miss quoting the specific model, as i am not as well versed on the buels as you may be. Sorry. what is the quarter mile numbers for your bike. i know when i bought my FZ it was only .30 slower than my Bandit 1200.
i had a magazine i am trying to find, motorcycle world real world numbers and rw hp, not manufacture specs and it showed all the bikes in 2004 and the fz6 has a much lower 1/4 run than it's comparison bikes and a lot of the bigger
v-twins, even my monster when it was stock.

Hey what do you think of the new buel with the water cooled rotax motor instead of a harley?

[bike10]

i found this from sportrider.com:

Performance Numbers
Hard numbers for every sportbike tested by Sport Rider since 1997


These charts contain quarter-mile time and speed, roll-on times, and top speeds for each bike. You can also use the charts to find the issues of Sport Rider each bike was tested.

Aprilia | BMW | Buell | Ducati | Honda | Kawasaki |
Laverda | Moto-Guzzi | Suzuki | Triumph | Yamaha |

Aprilia
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
RST1000 Futura ('05) 2/05 11.13 @ 122.0 4.93 5.35 n/a
RSV Mille ('00) 10/00 10.58 @ 131.50 3.8 5.01 169.8
RSV Mille ('02) 10/02 10.71 @ 129.1 4.74 5.8 n/a
RSV Mille ('03) 10/03 10.83 @ 128.8 4.28 5.55 n/a
RSV Mille R ('02) 2/02 10.62 @ 132.49 3.37 3.67 166.9
RSV Mille R ('05) 7/05 10.55 @ 133.3 3.8 4.26 n/a
RSV Mille R Factory ('04) 2/04 10.55 @ 133.3 3.8 4.26 n/a
RSV Tuono ('03) 8/03 10.91 @ 127.8 4 5.75 n/a
Tuono R Factory 12/05 10.90 @ 127.8 4.07 5.7 n/a
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BMW
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
K1200R ('05) 12/05 10.40 @ 132.0 3.14 3.63 n/a
K1200S ('05) 10/05 10.30 @ 137.5 3.13 3.4 n/a
R1100RS ('97) 2/98 n/a n/a n/a n/a
R1100S ('99) 2/00 11.94 @ 113.60 4.93 5.48 n/a
R1150R ('02) 10/02 12.31 @ 107.8 5.61 6.84 n/a
R1150RS ('05) 2/05 12.07 @ 110.6 5.53 7.24 n/a
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Buell
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
S3T Thunderbolt ('97) 2/98 12.22 @ 109.7 5.39 8.17 n/a
XB9R Firebolt ('02) 10/02 11.84 @ 112.5 4.94 5.6 n/a
XB12R Firebolt ('03) 12/03 11.43 @ 117.5 3.98 4.45 n/a
XB12Ss ('06) 12/05 11.76 @ 115.4 4.23 4.84 n/a
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Ducati
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
748 ('98) 8/98 11.46 @ 119.30 5.15 5.22 150.4
748R ('00) 8/00 10.95 @ 124.29 5.12 4.93 155
900SS ('98) 2/99 11.61 @ 114.45 5.24 5.73 143.3
SS1000 DS ('03) 12/03 11.40 @ 120.5 4.01 4.71 n/a
916 ('96) 12/96 10.87 @ 125.5 n/a n/a 159
916 ('97) 6/97, 12/97, 10/98, 12/98 10.77 @ 126.3 3.85 4.78 159
996 ('99) 4/99, 10/00 10.61 @ 130.15 5.35 5.1 162.3
998 ('02) 10/02 10.88 @ 127.9 3.96 4.65 n/a
999 ('03) 4/03, 10/03 10.29 @ 133.65 3.67 3.78 n/a
999 ('05) 7/05, 12/05 10.43 @ 135.0 3.69 3.95 n/a
999R ('05) 8/05 10.10 @ 141.8 3.5 4.04 n/a
Monster S4 ('02) 10/02 11.17 @ 121.2 4.51 5.54 n/a
Monster S4R 12/05 11.05 @ 126.3 3.77 4.17 n/a
ST2 ('97) 2/98 12.39 @ 106.2 5.42 6.42 n/a
ST4 ('99) 2/00 11.03 @ 123.80 4.88 5.77 n/a
ST4S ('05) 2/05 11.25 @ 121.2 5.48 6.56 n/a
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Honda
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
599 ('04) 12/04 11.70 @ 114.6 5.32 6.64 n/a
CBR600F3 ('96) 12/96 11.28 @ 120.9 n/a n/a 154.1
CBR600F3 ('97) 4/97 11.30 @ 120.8 n/a n/a 152.3
CBR600F3 ('98) 8/98 11.32 @ 119.31 5.44 5.06 152.3
CBR600F4 ('99) 6/99, 12/99 10.88 @ 125.57 5.28 4.71 156.7
CBR600F4 ('00) 10/00 11.00 @ 124.65 5.95 5.75 156
CBR600F4i ('01) 6/01, 12/01 10.75 @ 127.09 5.24 4.07 157
CBR600RR )'03) 6/03 10.73 @ 129.7 4.23 4.28 162.2
CBR600RR ('04) 8/04 10.68 @ 128.5 4.26 4.66 n/a
CBR600RR ('05) 4/05,12/05 10.49 @ 133.3 3.59 3.56 n/a
CBR900RR ('96) 12/96 10.56 @ 130.0 n/a n/a 159.3
CBR900RR ('97) 10/97 10.59 @ 129.9 3.91 3.58 159
CBR900RR ('98) 6/98 10.54 @ 131.95 3.7 4.25 161.4
CBR929RR ('00) 6/00, 8/00, 12/01 10.31 @ 134.50 3.37 3.08 n/a
CBR954RR ('02) 6/02 10.26 @ 137.57 2.8 2.82 n/a
CBR954RR ('02) 8/02 10.23 @ 137.57 2.8 3.01 164
CBR1000RR ('04) 6/04 10.16 @ 142.1 3.09 2.96 175
CBR1000RR ('05) 5/05 9.95 @ 144.1 2.94 2.84 n/a
CBR1000RR ('06) 6/06 9.898 @ 146.47 2.76 2.58 n/a
CBR1100XX ('97) 2/97 10.43 @ 132.6 n/a n/a 178.5
CBR1100XX ('99) 8/99 10.40 @ 136.14 3.41 3.89 176.1
RC51 ('00) 10/00, 12/00 10.96 @ 129.38 4.94 5.34 163
RC51 ('02) 10/02 10.49 @ 132.7 4.23 4.71 n/a
RC51 ('03) 10/03, 12/03 10.49 @ 132.7 4.23 4.71 n/a
RC51 ('05) 7/05 10.44 @ 133.5 4.25 4.44 n/a
ST1300 ('05) 6/05 11.33 @ 118.7 4.47 4.87 n/a
VFR750F ('97) 2/98 11.67 @ 115.07 5.31 4.97 n/a
VFR800FI ('98) 6/98, 2/00 11.14 @ 122.18 5.23 4.98 150.9
VFR800 ('02) 4/02 11.22 @ 119.80 5.26 5.82 n/a
CB900F ('02) 4/02 11.09 @ 121.77 3.68 4.02 n/a
VFR800 Interceptor ('05) 2/05 11.33 @ 118.5 5.65 6.91 n/a
VTR1000 ('97) 6/97, 12/97, 10/98 11.17 @ 124.9 2.78 4.6 151.2
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Kawasaki
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
ZX-6R ('97) 4/97 11.10 @ 123.5 n/a n/a 152.6
ZX-6R ('98) 8/98 10.97 @ 123.35 4.45 5.22 156
ZX-6R ('98) 12/98 10.97 @ 123.35 4.45 5.22 158.3
ZX-6R ('99) 6/99 10.70 @ 126.13 4.56 5.58 156.7
ZX-6R ('00) 10/00 11.07 @ 123.30 4.66 5.59 149
ZX-6R ('01) 6/02 10.93 @ 124.81 4.52 5.07 154
ZX-6R ('03) 6/03 10.67 @ 131.0 4.34 4.3 158.5
ZX-6R ('04) 8/04 10.50 @ 130.7 4.05 3.8 n/a
ZX-6R ('05) 4/05 10.38 @ 135.6 3.5 3.51 n/a
ZX-6RR ('03) 8/03 10.94 @ 127.3 4.76 4.56 n/a
ZX-6RR ('04) 8/04 10.78 @ 127.7 4.1 3.65 n/a
ZX-6RR ('05) 6/05 10.90 @ 129.50 3.81 3.76 n/a
ZX-7R ('00) 6/00 10.92 @ 127.4 4.07 4.22 158.1
ZX-9R ('97) 10/97 10.38 @ 134.7 4.34 4.43 167
ZX-9R ('98) 6/98 9.99 @ 136.80 2.98 3.52 168.1
ZX-9R ('98) 12/98, 12/99 9.99 @ 136.80 2.98 3.52 170.9
ZX-9R ('00) 4/00, 8/00 10.06 @ 138.96 3.13 3.52 173.5
ZX-9R ('02) 8/02 10.19 @ 137.90 3.13 3.3 168
ZX-10R ('04) 6/04, 10/04 9.92 @ 147.4 2.72 2.67 186
ZX-10R ('05) 5/05 9.78 @ 148.5 2.65 2.58 n/a
ZX-10R ('06) 6/06 9.764 @ 149.08 2.6 2.67 n/a
Z1000 ('03) 8/03 10.73 @ 126.4 4.15 4.47 n/a
ZX-11 ('97) 2/97 10.25 @ 135.7 n/a n/a 175
ZX-12R ('01) 10/02 9.95 @ 144.40 n/a n/a 185.6
ZX-12R ('05) 10/05 10.17 @ 141.1 3.21 3.27 n/a
ZRX1100 ('99) 10/99 11.17 @ 119.69 4.18 4.62 n/a
ZRX1200 ('01) 8/02 n/a 3.83 5.16 n/a
ZZR1200 ('05) 6/05 10.25 @ 135.1 3.27 3.56 n/a
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Laverda
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
750 Formula ('98) 2/99 11.45 @ 119.92 7.49 n/a 146.5
Ghost ('98) 4/98 12.89 @ 102.1 7.02 n/a 122.9
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Moto-Guzzi
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
V11 Sport ('02) 10/02 12.25 @ 112.1 5.36 5.4 n/a
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Suzuki
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
GSX-R600 ('97) 4/97, 12/97 11.09 @ 124.0 5.17 5.5 151.5
GSX-R600 ('98) 8/98 11.20 @ 123.17 4.44 4.77 150.7
GSX-R600 ('99) 6/99 11.15 @ 123.20 4.68 5.06 153.1
GSX-R600 ('00) 10/00 11.13 @ 122.79 5.27 5.77 148
GSX-R600 ('01) 2/01, 12/01 10.80 @ 125.40 5.33 5.84 157
GSX-R600 ('01) 6/02 10.74 @ 127.06 4.79 5.33 157
GSX-R600 ('03) 6/03 10.80 @ 127.8 5.36 6.51 158.8
GSX-R600 ('04) 6/04 10.58 @ 130.5 3.76 3.86 n/a
GSX-R600 ('04) 8/04, 10/04 10.65 @ 128.8 4.06 4.31 n/a
GSX-R600 ('05) 3/058, 4/05 10.62 @ 130.5 3.72 3.75 n/a
SV650S ('04) 12/04 12.02 @ 108.9 5.24 5.71 n/a
GSX-R750 ('96) 12/96, 12/97 10.54 @ 133.5 4.96 5.17 163.6
GSX-R750 ('98) 4/98 10.54 @ 131.0 n/a n/a 162.2
GSX-R750 ('98) 12/98 10.54 @ 131.0 4.46 4.57 160.9
GSX-R750 ('00) 8/00, 12/00 10.26 @ 135.6 4.11 4.34 172
GSX-R750 ('04) 8/04, 10/04 10.36 @ 135.4 3.67 3.86 n/a
RF900RV ('97) 2/98 11.05 @ 123.4 4.63 4.95 n/a
GSX-R1000 ('01) 6/01, 12/01 10.10 @ 141.70 2.73 2.79 179
GSX-R1000 ('02) 8/02 9.92 @ 144.96 2.83 3.01 177
GSX-R1000 ('03) 8/03, 12/03 10.09 @ 141.45 2.7 2.89 n/a
GSX-R1000 ('04) 6/04 9.96 @ 144.7 2.64 2.78 180
GSX-R1000 ('05) 5/05, 12/05, 8/05 9.79 @ 148.4 2.46 2.48 n/a
GSX-R1000 ('06) 6/06 9.774 @ 148.69 2.46 2.57 n/a
TL1000S ('97) 6/97 10.84 @ 128.4 2.99 4.67 n/a
TL1000R ('98) 10/98 10.76 @ 129.14 4.3 4.74 n/a
TL1000R ('98) 12/98, 6/00, 10/00 10.75 @ 130.21 4.3 4.74 163.8
SV1000S ('03) 8/03 10.82 @ 127.1 3.79 4.51 n/a
i assume the SV6 is a lot slower than that.
Check this link out: 2003 Suzuki SV SV650 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 - DragTimes.com
GSX-R1100 ('97) 10/97 10.45 @ 130.2 4.78 4.9 163
Bandit 1200S ('01) 8/02 n/a 4.08 6.3 n/a
GSX1300R Hayabusa ('99) 8/99, 12/99 9.97 @ 144.80 3.28 3.47 189.6
GSX1300R Hayabusa ('01) 10/02 10.237 @ 140.54 n/a n/a 183.9
GSX1300R Hayabusa ('05) 10/05 10.02 @ 143.7 3.13 3.31 n/a
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Triumph
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
TT600 ('00) 10/00 11.28 @ 125.00 5.47 5 151
TT600 ('01) 6/02 11.13 @ 121.43 4.59 5.31 146
Daytona 600 ('03) 12/03 11.22 @ 122.4 5.04 5.39 n/a
Daytona 650 ('05) 4/05 10.72 @ 129.1 3.98 4.15 n/a
Daytona ('97) 8/97 10.80 @ 126.4 3.65 5.19 n/a
Daytona ('98) 6/98 10.70 @ 130.03 3.65 5.19 156.5
Daytona ('00) 6/00 10.70 @ 130.21 3.65 5.19 163.8
Daytona ('02) 2/02 10.61 @ 130.33 4.05 4.3 158.6
Speed Triple ('97) 8/97 11.71 @ 114.1 4.59 6.26 n/a
Speed Triple ('02) 10/02 11.04 @ 123.8 3.77 4.49 n/a
Speed Triple ('05) 12/05 11.01 @ 122.7 3.5 4.51 n/a
Sprint ST ('00) 2/00 11.16 @ 120.19 3.83 4.87 n/a
Sprint ST ('05) 2/05 11.33 @ 119.4 4.48 4.91 n/a
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Yamaha
motorcycle issue quarter mile
(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph
time (sec.) 80-100mph
time (sec.) top speed
(mph)
FJR1300 ('05) 6/05 10.78 @ 127.7 3.75 4.12 n/a
FZ6 ('04) 12/04 11.53 @ 117.4 5.42 5.99 n/a
YZF600R ('97) 2/97 11.48 @ 119.8 n/a n/a n/a
YZF600R ('97) 4/97 11.31 @ 118.9 n/a n/a 150.4
YZF600R ('98) 8/98 11.30 @ 119.70 4.94 5.13 151.4
YZF-R6 ('99) 6/99, 12/99 10.68 @ 128.17 4.61 4.78 157.3
YZF-R6 ('00) 10/00, 12/00 10.99 @ 125.24 5.06 5.49 153
YZF-R6 ('01) 6/01, 12/01 10.80 @ 128.04 4.36 4.45 157
YZF-R6 ('03) 6/03, 12/03 10.80 @ 127.8 4.46 5.22 158
YZF-R6 ('04) 8/04 10.68 @ 129.3 4.13 4.63 n/a
YZF-R6 ('05) 4/05 10.54 @ 132.9 4.03 4.39 n/a
YZF1000R ('97) 10/97 10.60 @ 131.7 3.13 2.95 164
YZF1000R ('97) 12/97 10.56 @ 131.9 3.01 2.88 164.7
YZF-R1 ('98) 6/98, 12/98, 12/99 10.22 @ 140.15 3.13 3.19 165.8
YZF-R1 ('00) 8/00, 12/00, 12/01 10.26 @ 135.3 3.04 3.19 n/a
YZF-R1 ('02) 8/02 10.10 @ 141.75 2.79 2.97 169
YZF-R1 ('04) 6/04 9.93 @ 147.4 2.8 2.92 184
YZF-R1 ('05) 5/06 9.92 @ 149.3 2.65 2.95 n/a
YZF-R1 ('06) 6/06 9.772 @ 147.79 2.71 2.8 n/a
FZ1 ('01) 8/02 n/a 3.97 5.36 n/a

[bike10]

Originally Posted by Bikerdude

The FZ6 is a totally unrefined POS and continues to finish last in all the mid-size standard comparisons, but for some reason it has a cult following.

The MV Agusta is pure sex no matter how old the bodywork is.

Arai and Shoei are good helmets, but way overpriced for what you get.

Heres's your bikes stats:
Kawasaki ZR750S (Z750S)
2004 - 2008+
748 cc 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head,
Transverse In-Line, 4-Cylinder
Horse Power: 107HP @ 10,500 RPM
Maximum Torque: 55.0 lb-ft @ 8,200 rpm
Top Speed: 150mph /..241 km/h

1/4 Mile: 11.62 @ 119mph (191.5kmh)• 0-60mph: 3.2 sec

Fuel Milage (avg): 47 mpg • Dry Weight: 199kg (439




here's the FZ6:
FZ6 ('04) 12/04 11.53 @ 117.4

Wait....does that say your bike is slower than our unrefined POS?

[ped]

well duh have you ever seen one? we got a couple that ride with my group and they're no different really...its kinda comical that this guy said it.

[bike10]

Originally Posted by ped

well duh have you ever seen one? we got a couple that ride with my group and they're no different really...its kinda comical that this guy said it.

It is comical that a slower bike would take a jab. There is a reason i don't talk trash to R6, R1, ZX14, Busa, etc... owners. I think the kawasakis are great looking. In fact i didn't really know much about their performance till he had to go & say something.

[PhilB]

Originally Posted by bike10

i found this from sportrider.com:

Performance Numbers
Hard numbers for every sportbike tested by Sport Rider since 1997

These charts contain quarter-mile time and speed, roll-on times, and top speeds for each bike. <lots o' boring numbers> ...

Give me a break. As if 1/4 mile times and straight line numbers are any measure of how good a sportbike is.

PhilB

[Fate]

Personally I think both bikes are ugly, but that is just me.

O, and btw, my bike is faster that both bikes in comparison.

I ride my bike for me, and me only. If you don't like it, fawk off or something.

[Devil1]

I think all FZ's are ugly, Ducatis are nice but they aren't the be all end all, Ehh MV's whatever, I love trackdays, and I have an HJC Carbon. Shoeis don't fit my melon, and I didn't like any of the Arais.

[Devil1]

O and I've ridden my bike in the rain, she's been outside for many a weekend trip, and she is spotless.