Differences between 2005 and a 2008 FZ6

[abynormal]

The color of the bikes has certainly someting to do with the heat...
The 2005 is blue with the silver frame while the S2 is a red one with a black frame. I am sure that the black frame absorbs more heat then the silver one.

Position of the exhaust pipe is the same on both bikes. I believe it simply burns hotter due to the cat...

 

[iSteve]

I've had my 08 for a little over two years and put 16k miles on it and not once did I notice the seat being uncomfortably hot.

 

[abynormal]

I've had my 08 for a little over two years and put 16k miles on it and not once did I notice the seat being uncomfortably hot.

Did your FZ6had the full fairing or just the top fairing because thats what makes the bike hotter...

 

[iSteve]

It has the fairing but don't see how that could make the seat hot. I do have a corbin seat that may make a little difference.

 

[abynormal]

Yes I see, you only have the top fairing...I believe its the lower fairing which makes the bike hotter as confirmed by other forum members...

 

[KydeX]

I just put on the Powerbronze lower fairings on my FZ and I feel it is now hotter by my thigh/seat area on my right side. I don't mind the extra heat on my leg, I am more concerned with if the engine gets enough cooling.

 

[iSteve]

Yes I see, you only have the top fairing...I believe its the lower fairing which makes the bike hotter as confirmed by other forum members...

I see, I guess that could funnel the heat to the rear hugger and up to the seat. Looks nice and the heat may be nice in the colder weather.