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Triumph specs the STR w/ABS as 183kg wet (403 lbs): Street Triple R - The Spirit of Triumph | Triumph Motorcycles Can't find a FZ6 wet weight, but dry is 410 lbs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_FZ6 Add 40-50 lbs for fluids and a 50 lb weight difference might be generous. What a porker!

So here's the FZ-07: And the FZ-09: And the FJ-09: Looks like they're not trying to save much here. The FZ6 and FZ1 used very similar gauge clusters with analog tachs. Maybe they think they're exuding an ultra-modern flair? My parents' 1987 Ford Aerostar had a digital gauge too. I...

It seems like almost every manufacturer is moving over to strictly digital instruments. I'm wondering if it's because they're cheaper and easier to install than those with an analog tach? The digital tachs are difficult to read at a glance (especially in sunlight), and I find myself using them...

The Street Triple and the FZ6 have similar max HP ratings, but the Triumph has a flatter torque curve and about 50 fewer pounds to propel forward so it feels much more potent than the Fizzer.

I did / am doing just that. I'm upgrading the suspension on the FZ6 to stretch its lifespan out just a bit longer. When I can take it no longer, I'll sell the shiny bits off the FZ6 and buy a Triumph.

I'll probably own a Street Triple R in the next year or two. I test rode a new one a couple weeks ago and it was great. Good stock suspension, plenty of power, available ABS, available factory heated grips, pretty reliable, awesome intake sound, and sexy looks (though I'd probably retrofit the...

My commute is only 12 miles, but the last / first 3 miles are heavy stop and go. If I had a commute that didn't involve sitting in traffic, or if it shaved a significant amount of time off my commute, I'd consider riding in more often. The "back roads" are full of lights where I'm stationary...

I only ride every once in a while, usually on Friday when I can dress a bit more casual. ATGATT is kind of a pain when you have to change back into work clothes when you get there, and then change back when you leave. It's a total non-starter if I have to wear a suit that day. Also, sitting...

I have a 2008 I purchased in late 2012 with around 11,000 on the clock. I have over 22,000 now.

How long has the fuel been in it? You said it was purchased 2 years ago, but how old is the fuel? Some people put Stabil in the tank before they winterize it. I'm lazy and haven't done that, but the bike still fires up like a champ in the spring, 5 months later.

I think people call them "hogs." Blah

And I thought I was going to find a Harley in this thread. :)

It takes all kinds. I've ridden both and can see the appeal of both. Some people can't, unfortunately. Too bad for them.

R6 doesn't have a single sided swingarm. Even fitting the R6 swingarm on the FZ6 requires fabrication - not worth the effort.

+1 to the RAM mount X-grip. Have one and love it.

I'll be the first to say it in this thread - a set of loud pipes will help reduce (not eliminate) the number of people who ignore you. I still ride defensively, but there has been a noticeable change in the number of times I've had to use an exit strategy since I got new cans.

I totally forgot to check compression last night after finishing the swap. I started with rebound @ 6 out and preload @ 4 lines (on line #4). I also have 8mm of fork showing above the triple, not including the cap. Couldn't really assess the suspension that well on this morning's ride into...

Time for a Stebel!

What did you settle on? I'm looking to start tuning my forks and we're within 5 lbs of each other.

Awesome! Where did you find that? (Don't tell me under my nose!)