DrBart2
Super Member
OK, I am new to this forum, and I have a question that has probably already been asked, so I apologize if this has been answered before.
I am 51 years old and have 40 years of riding under my belt. I used to motorcross when I was a teen and did fairly well in the amateur circuit. During the 1980's and 90's I rode a Honda Custom CB 650 (4 cyl). For the last 8 years I have been riding a Yamaha Vstar 1100. I got it so I could comfortably tote my son on local trips. My wife rides a 2002 Honda Magna 750 (V4). I just recently purchased my son a Kawasaki Ninja 250 to ride back and forth to High School. He is 15 years old and has just started riding. I rode his Ninja and had a hoot!! Compared to my Vstar "lead sled", that light little Ninja was a blast to ride!! So, I have just put up my Vstar for sale and I am considering the FZ6. I want something light and quick, but being older I'm not interested in racing or lying on my gas tank. I have sat on a FZ6 and the riding position seems comfortable. I am 5'7" in height but I can (with regular shoes) get both balls of my feet on the ground. I am not overly concerned about it being to tall. My concern is that in the lower rpms (I was told by someone who has a older model) is the bike tweaky? If I sneeze and accidentally twist the throttle (in the first few gears) will it flip me off the back of the bike? I am looking for something that is fairly smooth in throttle control but still has some power. Remember I was riding a Vstar 1100 cruiser, so it wont take much power it impress me. I am just looking for something a little lighter, nimbler, and fun to ride. Should I be concerned about this 2007 FZ6 having a tweaky throttle or was that a problem with the older models? Sorry for being so long winded! Any input would be appreciated! Thanks
I am 51 years old and have 40 years of riding under my belt. I used to motorcross when I was a teen and did fairly well in the amateur circuit. During the 1980's and 90's I rode a Honda Custom CB 650 (4 cyl). For the last 8 years I have been riding a Yamaha Vstar 1100. I got it so I could comfortably tote my son on local trips. My wife rides a 2002 Honda Magna 750 (V4). I just recently purchased my son a Kawasaki Ninja 250 to ride back and forth to High School. He is 15 years old and has just started riding. I rode his Ninja and had a hoot!! Compared to my Vstar "lead sled", that light little Ninja was a blast to ride!! So, I have just put up my Vstar for sale and I am considering the FZ6. I want something light and quick, but being older I'm not interested in racing or lying on my gas tank. I have sat on a FZ6 and the riding position seems comfortable. I am 5'7" in height but I can (with regular shoes) get both balls of my feet on the ground. I am not overly concerned about it being to tall. My concern is that in the lower rpms (I was told by someone who has a older model) is the bike tweaky? If I sneeze and accidentally twist the throttle (in the first few gears) will it flip me off the back of the bike? I am looking for something that is fairly smooth in throttle control but still has some power. Remember I was riding a Vstar 1100 cruiser, so it wont take much power it impress me. I am just looking for something a little lighter, nimbler, and fun to ride. Should I be concerned about this 2007 FZ6 having a tweaky throttle or was that a problem with the older models? Sorry for being so long winded! Any input would be appreciated! Thanks
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