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    Break-In Question

    So I recently aquired a new 2009 FZ6. The owner's manual tells me to avoid prolonged operation past 7k RPM for the first 600 miles. Then it says to change the oil and avoid prolonged operation past 8.4k RPM until 1000 miles. My shop tech after going over the outgoing checklist told me to...
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    First Ride on My New 2009 FZ6

    Picked it up from the dealer yesterday afternoon :D Deep blue, it's a gorgeous machine! I rode it for about 50 miles. The bike is pretty much everything I expected it to be. I love the great upright seating position, the great handing, and how light it feels. I was surprised though, with it's...
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    Question

    The FZ6 produces about 98 hp. The VFR800 does the same. The FZ6 weighs next to 460 lbs wet. The VFR comes in at around 530. The FZ6 tops out at 130 mph. The VFR makes just under 150. Reported 1/4 mile times favor the VFR by about a second or so. I don't get it. HP to weight ratio seems to be...
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