Brit Bikes Vs. US

Gentleman,
My name is Bags Im from Upstate NY, currently riding an 05 fz6 with Scorpion pipes, I was just wondering what are the differences between a US FZ6 and a Euro version Ive always been facinated with British Bikes, my father raced flat track on a bunch of old BSA's back in the 60's anyway if someone wouldnt mind Id love to discuss the differences thanks

Bags

Hi there and welcome to the forum.

3 immediate differences spring to mind and I'm sure others on here can provide more.

1). we get the naked version over here.
2). Brit versions have a pass switch
3). I don't think you have a centre (center) stand.

Hope this helps.:Sport:

Our petrol (gas) is twice as expensive and of course the bikes go twice as fast.:justkidding:

There are some detail differences, such as indicator size, reflectors, running lights etc, but essentially they are the same bike. Even the naked one, as fast blue one mentions, is basically the same, despite its aerodynamic disadvantages; same gearing etc.

fast blue one said:

3). I don't think you have a centre (center) stand.

Hope this helps.:Sport:

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Yes we do... North American FZ6s have centre stands....

CanadianFZ6 said:

Yes we do... North American FZ6s have centre stands....

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Sorry, I thought I saw a post yesterday that said otherwise. I stand corrected.

Right I have tracked back and found the source of my error.
I shall now go and don my cilice in penitence.


http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/4091-pass-switch-3.html

Could there be a difference in HP. We've got a 35, a 78 and a 98 BHP version.
But thats in Holland with Dutch regulations.

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

Combat said:

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

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Me too, I new of the other two....

Combat said:

35 BHP version?! Whats the specs on that bike?

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Same, just less power.

Nelly said:

Same, just less power.

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Yeah but what pray tell are they doing to lose 60% of the power rating???? I know, they're killing the inside two juggs right???

Dang, my lawn tractor has almost that much HP....

HavBlue said:

Yeah but what pray tell are they doing to lose 60% of the power rating???? I know, they're killing the inside two juggs right???

Dang, my lawn tractor has almost that much HP....

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It's electronically limited so that young / inexperienced riders can use it.

As well as a restricted fuel map there are also restrictor plates (washers, basically) to restrict the air flow to the engine. We have a 33bhp test over here for people who want to ride a bigger bike but who aren't old enough (under 21) or don't want to go right onto a full power machine. After some time (two years is it??) provided they are over 21 they automatically get a license upgrade allowing them to ride a full power machine of any cc.

You know, I just met a guy who bought a Hayabusa, never touched a motorcycle before in hos life. I wonder how long he will last?:banghead:

I fear he wont last all that long if he doesn't get proper training and a very very positive attitude towards safe driving...of course with a new toy you will go mad...unfortunately a hayabusa wont forgive him for any mistakes.