tskorka
Junior Member
I used to own a Ninja 250 and definitely was blown around on the highway. It could be a scary feeling! But the FZ6 feels very stable on the highway in comparison.
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The zrx is immaculate w/ less than 8k miles. I was thinking heavier could be a good thing. On a windy day, the ex250 would get blown around quite a bit. It looks as though the fZ6 weighs almost the same.
Do you guys/gals feel like you get blown around on the fz6?
In summary: Mave hates kawis.
Actually, no.
My bike (ScorpioZ) before my current bike (FZ6), before my bike (TDM900), before my bike (TDM580) was a Kawasaki Z750, and it took me from Brisbane to Townsville (1400kms/870mi) before I sold it.
It was my only ride for 2 years and did thousands of kms.
But, when discussing a last generation carb-fed bike vs a current generation EFI bike, there is no comparison.
The Kwaka uses the 1970s vintage steel frame, vintage carburettion etc. The FZ6 is EFI, computer controlled, has an alloy cradle frame, is lighter, has a second headlight (so if one blows you can still get home, on the Kwaka you're in the dark) and is just darn sexy!
The FZ6 is more ergonomically designed, more comfortable for long distances (I couldn't ride my Z750 for two weeks after 1400kms, the FZ6 I can ride later that day!) and would be easier getting around.
The FZ6 will be easier to ride because it's lighter and doesn't have such high torque (the Kwaka is much higher torque than the FZ6, but only a little more HP)
The FZ6 is a much more livable machine around town, compared to the big lumbering Kwaka - this I know from experience.
Cheers,
Rick
I used to own a Ninja 250 and definitely was blown around on the highway. It could be a scary feeling! But the FZ6 feels very stable on the highway in comparison.
The cons of the ZRX for me are it needs new tires (Original equipment) carbs and valve check schedule. I can go another 10,000 miles on the FZ6 without needing to even think about the valves.
Belt drives - I know of several folks who got little stones under the belt and it was royal pain in the ass.
Shaft - if it was not mantained properly - potential seals leak, nevermind final drive failures on beemers
Chain - lube it often and you may get 200K out of it (like one of V-strom owners I know did). And since you are considering touring - let's say you are in the deep boonies and your final drive fails. I think chain and sprockets will be way easier to find then belt or shaft fix.
As for FZ you found - if you like it go get it! I personally like 2007+ - many minor upgrades, main for me was instrument cluster - I like my tach analogue thank you very much .
Just called and offered 2900$. It was accepted. I'm going to take it for a little bit longer ride to make sure the gears are all working properly today and bring it home. I did the ride in town and don't think I even got to 6th gear the other day.
Uh oh......how long before we hear "I think there is something wrong with second gear cause it clunks when upshifting into it" .......lol. Something we've all said ourselves.
I've read the shifting in 1st and 2nd is a bit notchy. Anything I should look for or double check before I hand over the cash?